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Cisco uBR905 Router Hardware Installation Guide
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Chapter 1
Product Overview
Physical Description
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Encrypts all or part of the traffic sent between CPE devices and a destination IPsec peer router
or gateway
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56-bit DES encryption and 168-bit 3DES high-security encryption, depending on the
capabilities of the Cisco IOS image being used
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Supports symmetric key encryption, public key encryption, authentication, and data
compression in hardware
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Key management includes support for the IKE protocol, including a true hardware
random-number generator, as well as RSA, Diffie-Hellman, and DSA key setup
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Authentication methods include the HMAC SHA-1 and HMAC MD5 authentication
algorithms.
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Variable-length packet cable Media Access Control (MAC) transport layer
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Contention-based and reservation-based upstream transmission
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Remote-Diagnostic Features—Delivers increased reliability and reduced maintenance costs
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Supports the use of commercial security products, such as Kensington-compatible lock and cable
devices, that attach to the router to prevent theft in small office applications.
Note
Cisco does not supply these security products.
Configuration Options
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Automatically download a DOCSIS configuration file from the cable interface, automatically
configuring it for communication with the CMTS and cable network.
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Optionally download a new Cisco IOS software image to easily upgrade its capabilities without
requiring an onsite visit from a service provider technician.
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Optionally download a Cisco IOS configuration file that configures the unit for communication for
advanced features such as IPsec encryption.
Management Capabilities
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Can be managed by the SNMP protocol, through the command-line interface (CLI), which is
available through the console port or Telnet access, and by using the built-in web interface.
Management and provisioning can also be done using Cisco’s network products, such as
CiscoView, CiscoWorks 2000, Cisco Network Registrar, Cisco Cable Manager, and
Cisco Subscriber Registration Center.
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SNMP support includes support for the SNMPv1, SNMPv2c, and SNMPv3 versions of the
protocol.
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Special web interface is automatically activated when the cable interface is not operational,
allowing users to easily supply configuration and status information to support engineers.
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LEDs on the front panel provide run-time status information on the Cisco uBR905 cable access
router, its interfaces, and its links.
Physical Description
The Cisco uBR905 cable access router is a compact, easy-to-install device that contains:
