Cisco PowerKEY CableCARD Module 802 User Guide
Configure the DNCS for CableCARD and M-Card Support
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Manual binding allows binding of the CableCARD or M-Card module and host
from either the DNCS or billing system. From the DNCS, the CableCARD or
M-Card module ID and host ID are added to the DNCS through the CableCARD
interface on the DNCS. From the billing system, binding occurs from the billing
system interface using the RegisterHost command. Contact your billing vendor
to see if they support this option.
This section provides a description for each option.
Autobinding
Autobinding is a process that allows the CableCARD or M-Card module to bind to a
Autobinding is a process that allows the CableCARD or M-Card module to bind to a
two-way host. The process is as follows.
1 When the CableCARD or M-Card module is inserted into a two-way host, the
1 When the CableCARD or M-Card module is inserted into a two-way host, the
host and the CableCARD or M-Card module exchange keys to authenticate each
other.
2 After the keys are verified and the host goes into two-way mode, the
CableCARD or M-Card module sends an upstream message to the DNCS that
includes the CableCARD or M-Card ID and the host ID.
3 The DNCS looks up the host ID in the CRL. Based on the information in the CRL,
the DNCS takes one of the following actions:
If the host is in the list, the DNCS does not allow the CableCARD or M-Card
module to bind to the host.
If the host is not in the list, the DNCS updates the podData file which grants
permission for the CableCARD or M-Card module to bind to the host.
4 The DNCS sends the podData file containing the binding permissions to the BFS.
5 The CableCARD or M-Card module reads the podData file on the BFS. Based on
5 The CableCARD or M-Card module reads the podData file on the BFS. Based on
the information in the file, the CableCARD or M-Card module takes one of the
following actions:
If the CableCARD or M-Card module finds its pairing in the authorized list,
the CableCARD or M-Card module authorizes the binding between itself and
the host.
If the CableCARD or M-Card module finds its pairing in the unauthorized
list, or if it does not find its pairing in either list, the CableCARD or M-Card
module does not authorize the binding.
Manual Binding
Manual binding is the process of manually adding the CableCARD or M-Card
Manual binding is the process of manually adding the CableCARD or M-Card
module ID and host ID to the DNCS through the CableCARD interface on the DNCS
so that the host can display "high-value" copy-protected services (services with copy
protection settings of either record once or record never).