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Cisco uBR10012 Universal Broadband Router Software Configuration Guide
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Configuring the Cable Modem Termination
System for the First Time
This chapter describes how to start up and configure the Cisco uBR10000 series Cable Modem
Termination System (CMTS) for the first time. The chapter contains the following sections:
Section
Purpose
“Preparing for Configuration”
section on page 2-2
Identifies tasks and analysis that you must complete prior to
powering on and configuring the Cisco uBR10012 router.
“Understanding
Cisco uBR10012 Router
Configuration Fundamentals”
section on page 2-3
Describes the basic principles of using passwords and
summarizes the initial router configuration utilities that are
available to you. The remainder of this chapter provides
instructions for each utility.
“Configuring the
Cisco uBR10012 Router Using
AutoInstall” section on page 2-7
Describes how to use the AutoInstall process, which is designed
to configure the Cisco uBR10012 router automatically
after
connection to your WAN.
“Configuring the
Cisco uBR10012 Router Using the
Setup Facility” section on page 2-8
Describes how to use the Setup facility (also called the System
Configuration dialog) for configuring your CMTS, an
alternative to AutoInstall. The Setup facility supports several
functions so that cable interfaces and cable interface line cards
are fully operational (after initial setup). Use the Setup facility
prior to
completing a WAN or LAN connection to your router.
“Configuring the
Cisco uBR10012 Router Manually
Using Configuration Mode” section
on page 2-13
Describes how to configure the Cisco uBR10012 router
manually if you prefer not to use the Setup or AutoInstall
facilities.
“Configuring the Cable Interface
with the Extended Setup Facility”
section on page 2-14
Provides instructions for using the Setup facility to create an
initial configuration. The extended setup prompts you to
configure each interface on the system.
“Reviewing Your Settings and
Configurations” section on page 2-17
Provides commands to check your settings and review any
changes to your configuration.