Cisco Model D-PCG1000 PowerKEY CAS Gateway Installation Guide
System Checks
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System Checks
Network Communications Checks
camTedChecker
The camTedChecker is a process that runs on the DNCS/ISDS. By viewing the
camTedChecker on the DNCS/ISDS Control Panel, you can see the status of the
communications between the DNCS/ISDS and the TED server.
The camTedChecker process indicates whether or not the TED is running as follows:
camTedChecker on the DNCS/ISDS Control Panel, you can see the status of the
communications between the DNCS/ISDS and the TED server.
The camTedChecker process indicates whether or not the TED is running as follows:
Green — the TED is in service and the keys have been initialized
Yellow — the TED software is running, but the keys have not been initialized
Red — the TED software is not running
Verify Communications with the TED Server
The DNCS/ISDS must be able to communicate with the TED server in order for the
TED server to encrypt services in the network. This section provides instructions for
verifying the communications link between the DNCS/ISDS and the TED server.
TED server to encrypt services in the network. This section provides instructions for
verifying the communications link between the DNCS/ISDS and the TED server.
Complete these steps to verify that the DNCS/ISDS can communicate with the TED
server.
Note: All UNIX commands are case sensitive.
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server.
Note: All UNIX commands are case sensitive.
1
Open an xterm window on the DNCS/ISDS.
2 Type ping dncsted and then press Enter.
3 Did the message dncsted is alive appear?
3 Did the message dncsted is alive appear?
If yes, you are finished with this procedure.
If no, contact Cisco Services for assistance.
Network Performance Checks
After installing or updating the TED server, verify that you can receive PPV events,
IPPV events, make VOD purchases, and receive encrypted channels on a local set-
top.
IPPV events, make VOD purchases, and receive encrypted channels on a local set-
top.