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Chapter 2 Configuring the Cable Modem Termination System for the First Time
Configuration Fundamentals for the Cisco uBR7200 Series
4.
Ensure that DHCP and DOCSIS configuration files have been created and pushed to appropriate
servers.
5.
Verify sufficient and proper CPE.
6.
Be familiar with your channel plan to assign appropriate frequencies.
7.
Be familiar with your dial plan.
8.
Obtain additional IP and security information as necessary.
DETAILED STEPS
Command or Action
Purpose
Step 1
Ensure that your network supports reliable
broadband data transmission.
Your plant must be swept, balanced, and certified based on
National Television Standards Committee (NTSC) or
appropriate international cable plant recommendations.
Ensure that your plant meets all Data-over-Cable Service
Interface Specifications (DOCSIS) downstream and
upstream radio frequency (RF) requirements. These
requirements are documented in the DOCSIS RF
Specifications:
http://www.cablemodem.com/specifications/
Configuration information for downstream and upstream
interfaces is contained in
Chapter 3, “Configuring Cable
Modem Interface Features.”
Step 2
Ensure that your Cisco uBR7200 series router is
installed in operational fashion.
Ensure that your Cisco uBR7200 series router is installed
according to the instructions in the hardware installation
guide that came with your CMTS (for example, the
Cisco
uBR7200 Series Hardware Installation Guide
on Cisco.com:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/cable/cmts/ubr7200/i
nstallation/guide/ub72khig.html
Step 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).
Headend installation requirements include:
•
All routers
•
Servers (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP),
TFTP, and time-of-day (ToD))
•
Network management systems
•
Other configuration or billing systems
•
IP telephony equipment including gatekeepers and
gateways
•
Backbone and other equipment if supporting VPN
Dial-up access servers, telephone circuits/connections and other
equipment if supporting telco return