• Knowledge of TCP / IP, basic Cisco IOS and Catalyst operating commands
• Basic Microsoft Windows and Internet Browser navigation skills
• Basic e-mail usage skills
• (INTRO) Introduction to Cisco Networking Technologies
• (ICND v 2.2) Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices
• (ICCR) Introduction to Cisco Cable Routers
• (BSCI) Building Scalable Cisco Internetworks

This Advanced Cable Router Course follows the current Introduction to Cisco Cable Router ILT Course and addresses the needs of Cable Operator personnel with more than six months of on-the-job experience. The ACCR course will focus on understanding advanced design considerations, traffic flow characteristics, IOS-based security options and the effects of various tuning parameters available in the Cisco IOS software designed for Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS) products.

Course Objectives

After completing this course the student should be able to:

• Describe the current DOCSIS implementation in detail and, at a conceptual level, describe how DOCSIS technology is adapting to meet Service Provider and customer needs.
• Describe the benefits and limitations associated with the advanced PHY components of a DOCSIS 2.0 deployment.
• Discuss the design considerations surrounding the deployment of a robust, resilient, highly available cable infrastructure in support of residential and commercial services.
• Discuss the use of IOS tools to actively control traffic flows and to support traffic policies within the cable environment.
• Describe the considerations for an effective security policy within a cable network environment.
• Describe key, adjustable, parameters that can affect overall cable network functionality and performance.
• Describe the considerations to weigh prior to deploying new technology options in a cable network environment.

Course Introduction

In-depth DOCSIS

Lab: Cable Modem Initialization Sequence

Advanced PHY Characteristics

Design Considerations

Lab: Spectrum Analyzer Operation

Lab: Analysis of Lab Network Characteristics

Lab: 10K- Internal Module-Level Failover

Lab: VXR ? External Chassis-Level Failover

Traffic Engineering

Lab: Creating Service Flows to Control User Traffic

Lab: Using DOCSIS Feature on Cable Modems

Security Considerations

Lab: Classifying Traffic by Security Levels

Adjustment Parameters

Lab: Discovery of Default Settings in CMTS and Cable Modem Products

Lab: Troubleshooting Scenarios

Lab: Compensating for Deficiencies with the HFC Plant

• Employee
• Channel Partner / Reseller
• Customer