Cisco PowerKEY CableCARD Module 802 User Guide
Chapter 2 Manage the CableCARD and M-Card Modules
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Configure Copy Protection Authorization on the
DNCS
DNCS
Each CableCARD and M-Card module must be paired with a host device in the
DNCS database before the host device can present copy protected secure digital
content. Prior to configuring Copy Protection Authorization, you must configure
PowerKEY Conditional Access Authorization.
DNCS database before the host device can present copy protected secure digital
content. Prior to configuring Copy Protection Authorization, you must configure
PowerKEY Conditional Access Authorization.
The CableCARD and M-Card modules use the PowerKEY Conditional Access
System in the same manner as an Explorer DHCT to decrypt secure digital content.
In fact, you authorize CableCARD and M-Card modules for services in the same
way that you authorize Explorer DHCTs.
System in the same manner as an Explorer DHCT to decrypt secure digital content.
In fact, you authorize CableCARD and M-Card modules for services in the same
way that you authorize Explorer DHCTs.
Note: Refer to the Setting Up PowerKEY Conditional Access, the Overview of
Setting Up Secure Services, and the Authorizing a DHCT for Service sections of
the DNCS Online Help for additional details for adding services and configuring
PowerKEY Conditional Access and Copy Protection Authorization on your system.
Setting Up Secure Services, and the Authorizing a DHCT for Service sections of
the DNCS Online Help for additional details for adding services and configuring
PowerKEY Conditional Access and Copy Protection Authorization on your system.
CableCARD and M-Card Module and Host Copy Protection Binding
The CableCARD or M-Card module and host must be added to the DNCS to ensure
copy protection authorization. The following methods are available:
copy protection authorization. The following methods are available:
Adding the CableCARD or M-Card module to the DNCS through the
CableCARD interface on the DNCS (also known as "Manual" binding)
CableCARD interface on the DNCS (also known as "Manual" binding)
Autobinding will be supported if all of the following conditions are met:
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The DNCS is configured to support autobinding.
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The host supports two-way communications.
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The CableCARD or M-Card module obtains an IP address.
Note: To support autobinding, the CableCARD or M-Card module and host
must be bound in a two-way environment. Once bound, they may be
operated in a one-way environment to view high-value content.
Note: To support autobinding, the CableCARD or M-Card module and host
must be bound in a two-way environment. Once bound, they may be
operated in a one-way environment to view high-value content.
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The host is not on the certificate revocation list (CRL).
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If autobinding with a different host, then the CableCARD or MCard’s host
change count should not equal or exceed the system’s Max Host Change
Count Allowed setting.
change count should not equal or exceed the system’s Max Host Change
Count Allowed setting.
Using the billing system interface. Contact your billing vendor to see if they
support this option
support this option
Combo-binding during staging of our set-tops that contain M-Card modules