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Cisco uBR7200 Series Universal Broadband Router Software Configuration Guide
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Chapter 3 Configuring Cable Modem Interface Features
Configuring the Upstream Cable Modem Interface
Router(config-if)#
no cable upstream
usport
power-adjust noise
To return the upstream power-adjustment threshold value to the default of 1 dB, enter the following
command in cable interface configuration mode:
Router(config-if)#
no cable upstream
usport
power-adjust threshold
Verifying Upstream Power Adjustment
To determine if upstream power adjustment is configured and activated, enter the
show running-config
command and look for the cable interface configuration information. If upstream power adjustment is
enabled, any or all three of the
continue
,
noise
, and
threshold
power-adjustment entries appear in the
show running-config
command output. If all three upstream power adjustments are disabled, no
power-adjustment entry appears in the
show running-config
command
output.
Activating the Upstream Scrambler
The scrambler on the upstream RF carrier enables CMs on the HFC network to use built-in scrambler
circuitry for upstream data transmissions. The scrambler circuitry improves reliability of the upstream
receiver on the cable interface line card.
Caution
The upstream scrambler is activated by default and should not be disabled under normal circumstances.
Disabling it can result in corrupted packets. Disable it only for prototype modems that do not support
the upstream scrambler.
To activate the upstream scrambler, use the following command in cable interface configuration mode.
The upstream scrambler is enabled by default.
Router(config-if)#
cable upstream
usport
scrambler
Verifying the Upstream Scrambler
To determine if the upstream scrambler is activated, enter the
more system:running-config
command
and look for the cable interface configuration information. Perform these steps if you are having
difficulty with verification:
Step 1
Ensure that the cable connections are not loose or disconnected.
Step 2
Ensure that the cable interface line card is firmly seated in its chassis slot.
Step 3
Ensure that the captive installation screws are tight.
Step 4
Verify that you have entered the correct slot and port numbers.
Step 5
Verify that you selected a valid frequency for your router.
Activating Upstream Timing Adjustment
To enable upstream timing adjustment for a specified cable interface, use one of the following commands
in cable interface configuration mode.