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
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.
The CableCARD and M-Card modules use the PowerKEY Conditional Access
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.
Note: Refer to the Setting Up PowerKEY Conditional Access, the Overview of Setting Up
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.
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:
Adding the CableCARD or M-Card module to the DNCS through the
CableCARD interface on the DNCS.
Autobinding is available for two-way hosts if the following conditions are met:
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The CableCARD Key Certificates are installed.
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The host is not on the certificate revocation list (CRL).
Using the billing system interface. Contact your billing vendor to see if they
support this option.
Adding the CableCARD or M-Card Module to the DNCS
To add the CableCARD or M-Card module to the DNCS through the CableCARD
To add the CableCARD or M-Card module to the DNCS through the CableCARD
interface on the DNCS, complete the following steps.