2-4
Cisco uBR7200 Series Universal Broadband Router Software Configuration Guide
OL-2239-03
Chapter 2 Configuring the Cable Modem Termination System for the First Time
Configuration Fundamentals for the Cisco uBR7200 Series
After these prerequisites are met, you are ready to configure the Cisco uBR7200 series CMTS. This
includes, at a minimum:
•
Configuring a host name and password for the Cisco uBR7200 series router
•
Configuring the router to support IP over the cable plant and network backbone
Caution
If you plan to use service-class-based provisioning, the service classes must be configured at the CMTS
before CMs attempt to make a connection.
Step 4
Ensure that DHCP and DOCSIS configuration files
have been created and pushed to appropriate servers.
When initialized, each cable modem should be enabled to
perform the following tasks:
•
Transmit a DHCP request
•
Receive an IP address
•
Obtain TFTP and ToD server addresses
•
Download a DOCSIS configuration file or updated
software image if using Cisco uBR924 cable access
routers or Cisco uBR910 cable data service units (DSUs)
in your network.
Step 5
Verify sufficient and proper CPE.
Ensure that customer premises equipment (CPE)—CMs or
set-top boxes (STBs), PCs, telephones, or facsimile
machines—meet requirements for your network and service
offerings.
Step 6
Be familiar with your channel plan to assign
appropriate frequencies.
Outline your strategies for setting up bundling or VPN
solution sets, if applicable to your headend or distribution
hub.
Step 7
Be familiar with your dial plan.
Know your dial plan if using H.323 for VoIP services and
setting up VoIP-enabled CM configuration files.
Step 8
Obtain additional IP and security information as
necessary.
As appropriate, obtain:
•
Passwords
•
IP addresses
•
Subnet masks
•
Device names
Command or Action
Purpose