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Summary of Contents for CM 100

Page 1: ...305471 B Rev 02 July 1999 Version 2 1 Release Notes for the CM 100 V2 1 ...

Page 2: ...Communications du Canada To maintain compliance with FCC radio frequency emission limits the use of quadshield RG 6 U type CATV cable is required for connection to the CATV system Any changes or modifications may void the user s authority to operate this equipment EN 55 022 Statement This is to certify that Bay Networks Inc CM is shielded against the generation of radio interfer ence in accordance...

Page 3: ...unction and or reliability Nortel Networks reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice Nortel Networks does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product s or circuit layout s described herein Portions of the code in this software product may be Copyright 1988 Regents of the University of California All rights ...

Page 4: ... delivered by Nortel Networks and properly installed and operated on Nortel Networks hardware or other equipment it is originally licensed for to function substantially as described in its accompanying user manual during its warranty period which begins on the date Software is first shipped to Licensee If any item of Software fails to so function during its warranty period as the sole remedy Norte...

Page 5: ... to comply with any of the terms and conditions of the license Upon termination for any reason Licensee will immediately destroy or return to Nortel Networks the Software user manuals and all copies Nortel Networks is not liable to Licensee for damages in any form solely by reason of the termination of this license 8 Export and Re export Licensee agrees not to export directly or indirectly the Sof...

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Page 7: ...ociated Documents xiii Release Notes Product Description 1 1 Software Requirements 1 1 Hardware Requirements 1 1 Restrictions 1 2 Upgrade Recommendations 1 2 Upgrade Procedure Summary 1 3 Step 1 Verify Contents of Upgrade Package 1 3 Step 2 Configure TFTP File Server 1 3 Step 3 Initiate Upgrade Process 1 4 New Features 1 5 Software Upgrade Integrity Check 1 5 Log Messages 1 5 Problems Fixed 1 5 ...

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Page 9: ...l Software Version V2 1 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Before using this document you should be familiar with RF measuring equipment data over cable TV system installation procedures the Cable Modem Provisioning Server and general RF cable plant operating methods You should also be familiar with an SNMP manager ...

Page 10: ...o available on the World Wide Web at support baynetworks com HOW TO GET HELP If you purchased a service contract for your Nortel Networks product from a distributor or authorized reseller contact the technical support staff for that distributor or reseller for assistance If you purchased a Nortel Networks service program call one of the fol lowing Nortel Networks Technical Solutions Centers Suppor...

Page 11: ...t that you need to enter command names and buttons in menu paths Example Enter wfsm Example Use the dinfo command screen text Indicates data that appears on the screen Example Set cable level Region Telephone number Fax number Email United States and Canada 800 2LANWAN 978 916 3700 978 682 3200 Attn Support Contracts support lancity com Europe 33 4 92 96 69 68 33 4 92 96 69 98 ...

Page 12: ...hnical manuals and release notes free directly from the Internet Go to support baynetworks com library At the bottom of the screen that comes up select Versalar products and select the product for which you desire information Using Adobe Acrobat Reader you can open the manuals and release notes search for the sections you need and print them on most standard printers You can download Acrobat Reade...

Page 13: ...t software Installing CMTS 1000 Upstream Receivers describes how to install CMTS Upstream Receivers and how to verify a successful installation Managing and Operating the CMTS 1000 provides operating instructions for the CMTS 1000 s provisioning server its command line interface CLI and its Management Information Base MIB SNMP agent Release Notes for the CMTS 1000 provides additional information n...

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Page 15: ...ications DOCSIS standards which define standards for networking equipment that will be attached to the cable plant The Cable Modem 100 delivers the data forwarding and filtering capabilities required by the most demanding applications SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS DOCSIS LCn Provisioning Server by Nortel Networks Broadband Technology Division or an equivalent DOCSIS compliant provisioning system HARDWARE ...

Page 16: ...ve the network manager and TFTP file server residing on the same PC Ensure the person that is performing the software upgrade is proficient in the operation and configuration of DOCSIS Cable Modems and Cable Modem Termination Systems Traffic should be minimal on the network during the upgrade process including any automatic network management polling such as SNMPc Trend Watch and Auto Discover Aft...

Page 17: ...tep 1 Verify Contents of Upgrade Package The distribution method for the CM 100 upgrade is via a Nortel Network maintained FTP server and web site Upgrade software directories will include separate software files for the CM 100 and the CMTS 1000 All pertinent SNMP MIB files are also included Step 2 Configure TFTP File Server Perform the following procedure to setup the TFTP file server and install...

Page 18: ...t directory Enter only the filename Do not enter the full path to the TFTP server s public directory Caution All parameters must be set exactly as stated Verify that all previous steps are complete and accurate especially file names and IP Addresses Verify that the TFTP server is ON and the loadable files are in the TFTP server s public directory 6 Initiate the upgrade process by setting the Admin...

Page 19: ...could cause modems to reset 2 The CM reset when the provisioning file was greater than 8192 bytes 3 CM requests now include DHCP client ID option and the Log Server option 4 The CM reset when it received two DHCP ACK responses 5 DHCP Renew Request now includes the Client ID option 6 The CM no longer registers with the CMTS when a change in the upstream and or downstream is directed by the provisio...

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