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Cisco uBR7200 Series Universal Broadband Router Software Configuration Guide
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Chapter 2 Configuring the Cable Modem Termination System for the First Time
Configuration Fundamentals for the Cisco uBR7200 Series
Note
These sections provide minimal configuration instructions. For additional configuration information,
refer to subsequent chapters in this guide. For examples of Cisco uBR7200 series CMTS configuration
files, refer to the
“Viewing Sample Configuration Files” section on page 2-29
.
Additional feature configuration information is available in these documents on Cisco.com:
•
Cisco Cable Modem Termination System Feature Guide
•
Cisco IOS Configuration Fundamentals Configuration Guide
, Release 12.1
•
Cisco IOS Configuration Fundamentals Command Reference
, Release 12.1
Tip
Be sure that you have appropriate addresses and values based on your network before you attempt to
configure the router. Enter the
show version
command to display the release of Cisco IOS software on
your router.
Configuration Fundamentals for the Cisco uBR7200 Series
This section describes the basic parameters of using passwords, and describes initial configuration
utilities that are available to you. This section contains the following topics:
•
Preconfiguring the Cisco uBR7200 Series, page 2-2
•
Booting and Logging onto the Cisco uBR7200 Series, page 2-5
•
Setting Password Protection on the Cisco uBR7200 Series, page 2-5
•
Recovering Passwords on the Cisco uBR7200 Series, page 2-6
Preconfiguring the Cisco uBR7200 Series
Complete these prerequisite steps before you power on and configure the Cisco uBR7200 series router:
SUMMARY STEPS
1.
Ensure that your network supports reliable broadband data transmission.
2.
Ensure that your Cisco uBR7200 series router is installed in operational fashion.
3.
Ensure that all other required headend or distribution hub routing and network interface equipment
is installed, configured, and operational (based on the supported services).
“Reviewing Your Settings and
Configurations” section on
page 2-29
Provides commands to check your settings and review any changes
to your configuration.
“Overview of the Cisco Network
Registrar for the Cisco uBR7200
Series” section on page 7-1
Provides additional cable-specific instructions about the Cisco
Network Registrar (CNR) that are pertinent to the
Cisco uBR7200 series and CMTS management.
Section
Purpose