Cisco DNCS System Release 2.8.1 3.8.1 4.3.1 User Guide

After you set up the connections between the BFS QAM modulator and the device that feeds it, complete these
steps to activate the BFS QAM modulator.

Note: You can activate a QAM modulator only after all parameters for the QAM modulator have been saved to
the DNCS database, and only after the QAM modulator has finished its booting process. Therefore, you may have
to wait a few minutes before you can complete this task.

1.

On the Set Up QAM window, click the Basic Parameters tab. The Basic Parameters window opens.

2.

At the Administrative State field, click the Online option.

3.

If this BFS QAM modulator will also function as a Distinguished QAM modulator, verify that Allow SI is

set to No. If it is not, click and select No.

4.

Click Save. The system saves the QAM modulator information in the DNCS database and closes the

Set Up QAM window. The QAM List window updates to include the new QAM modulator.

5.

Add the new BFS QAM modulator to your network map.

6.

Do you need to add another BFS QAM modulator to your RCS? 

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If yes, go back to 

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If no, click File > Close to close the QAM List window and return to the DNCS Administrative