Cisco DNCS System Release 2.7 3.7 4.2 Design Guide
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About This Guide
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Scope
This guide covers the following topics:
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An introduction to DOCSIS in a DBDS environment and a brief description of the
different DOCSIS operation modes
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Network guidelines for provisioning DOCSIS-capable DHCTs
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Security recommendations for the DBDS network in a DOCSIS environment
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Configuring Mixed DOCSIS/DAVIC on the DNCS
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Staging DOCSIS-capable DHCTs
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Setting Up a Home Network
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Frequently Asked Questions
System Requirements
To use a DOCSIS-capable Explorer 4200 Home Gateway, your DBDS must be
operating with the following minimum software versions:
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System Release (SR) 3.0
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Cisco Resident Application (SARA) Client Release 1.41
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PowerTV Home Gateway Edition 1.0
Note: Sites using another vendor’s resident application need to contact the vendor
for their version of DOCSIS-compatible operating system and resident application.
Document Version
This is the second release of this guide.