ICCR PLUS - Enhanced Introduction to Cisco Cable Routers v1.0

Overview:

Discover the basics of radio frequency, and learn Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) v1.1 and v2.0 concepts and core protocol functionality in this course that combines key concepts included in Cisco's introductory and advanced cable courses. You will get an overview of Cisco's uBR7246VXR, uBR7225, and uBR10012 Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS) products, including hardware and software component function, system installation, and configuration. In the course, you will learn design considerations and traffic flow characteristics, and you'll learn to use key configuration parameters available in the Cisco IOS software designed for CMTS products. You will also examine hardware and Cisco IOS features that add resiliency and security to the cable network, using hands-on lab exercises to reinforce your knowledge.

Description:

1. Radio Frequency

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  Technology Overview
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  Integrating DOCSIS into the HFC

2. Introduction to DOCSIS

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  Stack and Specification
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  DOCSIS Version 2.0
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  DOCSIS Version 3.0 - Chalk Talk
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  CM Initialization Process
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  DOCSIS Config File
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  Troubleshooting

3. uBR 10012 Carrier Class CMTS

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  Product Overview
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  Hardware Components
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  Software Components
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  System Installation
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  System Configuration
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  Monitoring and Troubleshooting

4. CMTS Interface Redundancy Using HCCP

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  Physical Components and Installation
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  HCCP Functionality
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  HCCP Configuration
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  HCCP Verification and Troubleshooting

5. Design Considerations

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  Additional Physical Plant Requirements
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  Effects of Noise on the HFC plant
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  Spectrum Analyzer Operation

6. Traffic Engineering

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  Evaluating Traffic
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  Controlling Traffic with IOS Tools
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  Defining Traffic Policies

7. Security Considerations

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  Establishing Security Policy
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  Cable Security Using IOS Tools
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  Implementing Cable Security

8. Adjustment Procedures

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  Understanding Default Settings
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  The Cisco IOS "Toolbox"
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  Resolving Common Issues

9. Evolving Cable Technologies (Optional - Time Permitting)

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  Dynamic Quality of Service
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  PacketCable™ MultiMedia

Agenda:

Day 2

Lab 1: Student Discovery - Lab Topology

Lab 2: DOCSIS Parameters

Lab 3: Cable Modem Initialization

Day 3

Lab 1: CMTS 10K - Initial Configuration

Lab 2: Spectrum Analyzer Operation

Lab 3: CMTS Internal Module-Level Failover - RF Switch

Day 4

Lab 1: Creating Service Flows to Control User Traffic

Lab 2: Performing Load Balancing (Optional)

Lab 3: Using Access Control Lists (ACLs)

Day 5

Lab 1: Creating ARP Filters

Lab 2: Configuring BPI+

Lab 3: Configuring Source Verification

Audience:

Cisco Systems Engineers, Cisco Channel Partners, Integrators, and Customers who have less than 18 months of cable working experience and who are responsible for implementation and verification of DOCSIS 1.1 and 2.0 multimedia services being deployed on Cisco CMTS platforms.

Objectives:

• CATV topology, cable terminology, and technology
• DOCSIS specifications and basic protocol operation
• Cisco CMTS and CM products, features, and options
• Install, configure, test, and operate a basic high-speed data access facility using Cisco CMTS and CM
• Configure and verify operation of high-availability (redundancy) options used by Cisco CMTS platforms
• Use IOS tools that establish and enforce a security policy
• Methods for establishing policy to control special traffic types within a cable network
• Compare and contrast the resource allocation and call flow within PacketCable 1.x DQoS and PacketCable Multimedia (PCMM) deployments
• Use the Cisco IOS to adjust key parameters that effect functionality and performance in a cable environment