Alpha Technologies AlphaNet DSM Series DOCSIS User Manual

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5.1.3 Upgrading Modem Firmware Manually by Setting SNMP Parameters

2. Import the CVC into the modem’s DOCSIS Configuration File (to create a

Configuration File, see

3. Reset the modem.

4. Set the following MIB parameters using an SNMP MIB browser. Make reference

to the table in Section 5.1.2.

The firmware upgrade will begin immediately. Monitor the upgrade

with the

docsDevSwOperStatus MIB parameter, and verify it with the

docsDevSwCurrentVers MIB parameter (see table above). Once the firmware has

been upgraded, the modem will automatically reset to the new version.

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Upgrading XP-DSM Modem Firmware, continued

5.1.4 Upgrading Modem Firmware in the DOCSIS Configuration File

Modem Firmware can be automatically updated in the DOCSIS Configuration

File by including in it the following docsDevsoftware SNMP parameters and the

manufacturer’s Code Verification Certificate (CVC).

The firmware will be upgraded on the next reboot. Monitor the upgrade with the TFTP

server log of with the

docsDevSwOperStatus MIB parameter, and verify it with the

docsDevSwCurrentVers MIB parameter (see table above). Once the firmware has

been upgraded, the modem will automatically reset to the new version.

Parameter

Value

docsDevSwServer

Address of TFTP server

docDevSwFilename

Firmware filename

docsDevSwAdminStatus

Manufaacturer CVC