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Cisco uBR10012 Universal Broadband Router Software Configuration Guide
OL-1520-06
Preface
Audience
Audience
This guide is intended for system administrators and support engineers who configure and maintain the
CiscouBR10012router. Many different delivery models exist for CiscouBR10000series equipment:
•In smaller networks, a single service provider manages all equipment and infrastructure.
•In larger networks, multiple service operators (MSOs) and ISPs share responsibility for
provisioning and managing the cable plant and IP network.
How the MSO and ISP divide responsibilities depends on the service model. In some cases, the MSO
maintains and operates the cable plant and attached CMs and set-top boxes (STBs), and the ISP owns,
operates, and maintains the regional network and IP infrastructure beyond the cable distribution hub. In
other cases, the Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS) and RF customer premises equipment
(CPE) are viewed as part of the networking infrastructure, and the ISP maintains control for provisioning
and managing DOCSIS functionality.
Note This guide considers the MSO and ISP as a single service principle with responsibility to provision
and manage DOCSIS-based cable modems and STBs. This guide assumes that administrators are
familiar with CiscouBR10000series hardware, DOCSIS requirements, and networking.
Document Organization
This guide focuses on configuration of CiscoIOS software for the CiscouBR10012router. Table2
summarizes the chapters and procedures in this guide. These chapters are presented in the general
sequence used in a router installation and configuration. However, this sequence is also affected by your
network configuration and other factors.
Table2 Guide Contents and Organization
Title Description
Chapter1, “Overview of
CiscouBR10012 Universal
Broadband Router Software”
Acquaints you with the CiscoIOSreleases, hardware, and
software features supported on the CiscouBR10000series
CMTS.
Chapter2, “Configuring the Cable
Modem Termination System for the
First Time”
Provides instructions to make basic configurations to the
CiscouBR10000series Cable Modem Termination System
(CMTS) using AutoInstall, the Setup facility, or manual
configuration mode. Includes sample CiscouBR10012router
software configurations.
Note Complete the configurations in this chapter prior to
attempting additional configurations later in this
guide.
Chapter3, “Configuring Cable
Interface Features for the
CiscouBR10012Router”
Provides instructions for required cable interface
configurations for upstream and downstream interfaces.
Chapter4, “Managing Cable Modems
on the Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial
Network”
Provides a number of procedures that you can implement after
you have completed upstream and downstream cable interface
configurations to manage operations of your cable modems in
the hybrid fiber-coaxial network.