ClearOne Digital Media - Manual (Page 11)

MoCA (Multimedia over Coax Alliance)
Using Coaxial cable, MoCA is the only home entertainment networking standard in use
by cable, satellite and IPTV operators and equipment providers. The current MoCA
specification can support multiple streams of HD video, delivering up to 175 Mbps
throughputs while offering unparalleled user experience via parameterized quality of service
(PQoS). Though primarily implemented for transportation of digital entertainment files,
MoCA fully supports Ethernet and thus is an excellent way to transfer data of any type with
no limitations. MoCA is a popular solution in any installation where coaxial cable may be
already installed thus negating the need to pull new wire. For AV installers working with
residential projects we recommend MoCA as a cost effective way to distribute StreamNet
and Ethernet signals. The Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA®) features more than 80
certified products and is the universal standard for home entertainment networking. For
information on MoCA and compatible products visit: http://www.mocalliance.org/
HomePlug AV (Powerline Alliance)
The purpose of HomePlug AV (HPAV) is to provide high-quality, multi-stream, entertainment
data transfer using Ethernet standards over existing AC wiring. HPAV employs advanced
PHY and MAC technologies to provide a 200 Mbps class powerline network for video,
audio and data. The Medium Access Control Layer is designed to be highly efficient with
AC line cycle synchronization and Quality of Service (QoS) guarantees. HomePlug AV also
provides advanced capabilities consistent with new networking standards. HPAV offers tight
security based on 128-bit AES and the design allows a station to participate in multiple AV
networks. HPAV is backward compatible with HomePlug 1.0 and aims to be the network of
choice for the distribution of data and multi-stream entertainment including HDTV, SDTV, and
audiophile quality audio throughout the home. It is designed to provide the best connectivity
at the highest QoS of the home networking technologies competing for these applications.
HomePlug AV enables all devices with a power plug to have network access through HPAV.
For information on HomePlug and compatible products visit: www.homeplug.org
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