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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 page2 Identifies tasks and analysis that you must complete prior to
powering on and configuring the CiscouBR10012router.
Understanding
CiscouBR10012Router
Configuration Fundamentals
section on page3
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
CiscouBR10012Router Using
AutoInstallsection on page7
Describes how to use the AutoInstall process, which is designed
to configure the CiscouBR10012router automatically after
connection to your WAN.
Configuring the
CiscouBR10012Router Using the
Setup Facility section on page8
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
CiscouBR10012Router Manually
Using Configuration Mode section
on page13
Describes how to configure the CiscouBR10012router
manually if you prefer not to use the Setup or AutoInstall
facilities.
Configuring the Cable Interface
with the Extended Setup Facility
section on page14
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
Configurationssection on page17 Provides commands to check your settings and review any
changes to your configuration.