Cisco Systems uBR7200 manual Headend Broadband Access Router Configuration Tasks, MC-534

Configuring Headend Broadband Access Router Features

Headend Broadband Access Router Configuration Tasks

–Diplex filters installed in the downstream RF path between the cable modems and the cable modem cards in the Cisco uBR7200 series. Diplex filters are used to convert the single, bidirectional signals used by cable modems to the two separate unidirectional signals used by the cable modem cards.

–RG-59 headend coaxial cable with the maximum braid available (60 percent + 40 percent braid), double foil, and the correct connector for this cable. The center conductor must be straight and extend 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) beyond the end of the connector. The connector should be securely crimped to the cable.

•Complete a basic configuration of the Cisco uBR7200 series. This includes, as a minimum, the following tasks:

–Configure a host name and password for the Cisco uBR7200 series. For more information about how to configure a host name and password, refer to the Cisco uBR7200 Series Installation and Configuration Guide.

–Configure the Cisco uBR7200 series to support IP. For more information about how to configure IP, refer to the “IP Overview,” “IP Addressing and Services,” and “IP Routing Protocols” chapters in the Cisco IOS IP and IP Routing Configuration Guide.

–Install and configure at least one port adapter to provide WAN connectivity. The

Cisco uBR7200 series supports the following port adapters: 4-port 10Base-T Ethernet, 8-port 10Base-T Ethernet, 100Base-T Fast Ethernet, ATM, and HSSI.

For information about installing and configuring port adapters, refer to the installation and configuration guide for the port adapter(s) you are using.

•Install at least one Cisco cable modem card in the appropriate slot of Cisco uBR7200 series chassis. For information about installing the Cisco cable modem card, refer to the Cisco uBR7200 Series Universal Broadband Router Hardware Installation Guide.

Headend Broadband Access Router Configuration Tasks

The Cisco IOS software CLI is used to configure the Cisco cable modem card for correct operation on the HFC network. To configure the Cisco cable modem card, perform the tasks described in the following sections. For some tasks, the default values are adequate to configure the device; these configuration tasks are optional.

•Configuring the Downstream Cable Interface

•Configuring the Upstream Cable Interface

•Configuring and Activating Baseline Privacy (Optional)

•Configuring and Activating Frequency Agility (Optional)

•Activating IP Address Resolution Protocol (Optional)

•Activating Host-to-Host Communication (Proxy ARP) (Optional)

•Configuring DHCP Options

•Setting Service Options

•Setting Optional IP Parameters (Optional)

•Configuring Cable Profiles (Optional)

•Managing Cable Modems on the HFC Network (Optional)

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