Alpha Technologies IDH3 - Manual (Page 11)

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2.0 Transponder Installation
Steps to a Successful Installation:
• Operator’s IT Department must allow the transponder’s Cable Modem (CM) to obtain an IP
address from the DHCP Server.
• Operator’s IT Department must provision the transponder, as described in the following section.
• Operator’s network security policies must allow SNMP traffi c to pass between transponder and
SNMP manager.
• Install the transponder and any related equipment in the power supply.
• Connect an RF drop.
• Verify proper operation.
2.1 Provisioning the Transponders in the Network
Before installing transponders, the transponders must be provisioned in the network for the
network to recognize, discover, and communicate with them when they are powered up. The
following graphic shows a typical network.
2.1.1 Network Connectivity
Some provisioning systems require that the transponder’s MAC address be added to the provisioning server
prior to installing the transponder to achieve full functionality.
Fiber Node
FIBER
Tap
IDH3
Transponder
Power
Supply
HFC
NETWORK
PS
SNMP
Manager
Web Client
Provisioning Server
TFTP Server
Time of Day Server
IP
Network
DOCSIS Cable Modem
Configuration File
DOCSIS Cable Modem
Firmware Image Upgrade File
CMTS
Amplifier
Customers
NOTE: