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Multimedia over Coax Alliance
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Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA) is a trade group promoting a specification they have developed that uses coaxial cables to connect consumer electronics and home networking devices in homes. It allows both data communication and the transfer of audio and video streams.
MoCA was established in 2004 to promote the whole home distribution of high definition content over the existing coaxial cabling. MoCA Ethernet bridges can be used to supply network and multimedia connectivity to a TV, computer, game console, laptop, etc. while devices with integrated MoCA support can interface directly without the use of an adapter. Coaxial cable is resistant to interference and outlets are generally found in rooms intended for TV viewing.
The current MoCA specification can support multiple streams of HD video, deliver up to 800 Mbit/s net throughputs and offer consistent throughput via parameterized quality of service (PQoS).[1]
Can take advantage of existing home coax wiring if available
As a wired standard, does not compete with wireless networks for spectrum use
Can provide uplink network connectivity to wireless access points
PQoS for managed bandwidth
Products integrating MoCA technology are found in the service provider, custom installer and consumer/retail channels.[2] Applications:
Multiroom Digital Video Recording (DVR)
Over The Top (OTT) Content
Gaming
Internet
In-home backbone for wireless network extension
Multimedia over Coax Alliance
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA) is a trade group promoting a specification they have developed that uses coaxial cables to connect consumer electronics and home networking devices in homes. It allows both data communication and the transfer of audio and video streams.
MoCA was established in 2004 to promote the whole home distribution of high definition content over the existing coaxial cabling. MoCA Ethernet bridges can be used to supply network and multimedia connectivity to a TV, computer, game console, laptop, etc. while devices with integrated MoCA support can interface directly without the use of an adapter. Coaxial cable is resistant to interference and outlets are generally found in rooms intended for TV viewing.
The current MoCA specification can support multiple streams of HD video, deliver up to 800 Mbit/s net throughputs and offer consistent throughput via parameterized quality of service (PQoS).[1]
Can take advantage of existing home coax wiring if available
As a wired standard, does not compete with wireless networks for spectrum use
Can provide uplink network connectivity to wireless access points
PQoS for managed bandwidth
Products integrating MoCA technology are found in the service provider, custom installer and consumer/retail channels.[2] Applications:
Multiroom Digital Video Recording (DVR)
Over The Top (OTT) Content
Gaming
Internet
In-home backbone for wireless network extension