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2.2 About this Guide Scope: The purpose of this document, Setup Guide, is to describe the initial set-up of the BT-CMTS Series. This includes the BT- CMTS-3000, BT-CMTS-3210, and the BT-CMTS-31000 models. The guide covers the requirements and recommendations as pre-requisites for configuration of the CMTS, including setting up proper IP requirements and setting & configuration of RF QAM upstream and downstream channels.
6 BT-CMTS Series Setup Guide Section 3 - Pre-Requisites This guide assumes a router is already configured on the WAN side; the LAN side of the router should have DHCP turned off. During the initial set up the only devices that should be on the network; connected to the router are the CMTS.
BT-CMTS Series Setup Guide 4.2 Ethernet Access (continued) The following steps explain how to do this for a computer with Windows 7 (or higher) operating software: (a) On your computer, navigate to the “Network and Sharing Center”. (Note: It can be found using the search box in the Start Menu or for Windows 8.x, the Start Screen) (b) Once open, click on “Change Adapter Settings”...
8 BT-CMTS Series Setup Guide 5.2 Basic Menu User Interface The Basic Menu for the Web Management System is shown upon login with simplified menu options of the setup so that the user may quickly begin set up of the unit. This menu structure provides links to the following areas: Figure 5.2 - “Basic Menu”...
BT-CMTS Series Setup Guide 5.3 Advanced Menu User Interface The Advanced Web Management System dashboard consists of three parts: A menu bar along the top of the page providing shortcuts for saving your configuration, rebooting and logging out of the application.
10 BT-CMTS Series Setup Guide Section 6 - Configuring DHCP/TFTP In the CMTS web interface, the left menu navigation has a menu item titled “Local-Provision Management”. Click that and a new tab will open that will allow you to set up the DHCP server and TFTP server to allow the CMTS to assign IP addresses and send the config file to the CMs.
BT-CMTS Series Setup Guide 6.1 “Local Provision IPv4 Global Config” Tab (continued) Download CM Config Opens a dialog box to select a CM Config file to download from the CMTS for editing. CM Profile: Select <cm.cfg OR cm30.cfg> allows user to select which config file to download, The DOCSIS 2.0 or...
12 BT-CMTS Series Setup Guide 6.2 “Local-Provision IPv4 Address Pool Config” Tab (continued) Figure 6.2 - “Local-Provision IPv4 Address Pool Config” Tab DHCP Address Pool Configuration Address Pool: set the IP address of the starting IP for the range you want to offer (ex: 192.168.200.0 will give out IP addresses 192.168.200.1 - 192.168.200.254)
BT-CMTS Series Setup Guide 7.1 “US Channel” and “DS Channel” Panels (continued) To turn ON the Upstream Channels (Figure 7.1), do the following: Find “RF Information” under the left navigation pane, expanding the category if needed. Click on the sub-category “US Channel”...
14 BT-CMTS Series Setup Guide 7.2 “DHCP Relay” Panel To set up the DHCP Relay (Figure 7.2a), do the following: Find “Network Management” under the left navigation pane, expanding the category if needed. Click on the sub-category “DHCP Relay” to open in the right pane.
BT-CMTS Series Setup Guide 7.2 “DHCP Relay” Panel (continued) Click “Add Giaddr” and make sure the following parameters are set: Client Type: Set to “all” Relay IP Address: 192.168.9.2 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Figure 7.2e - “Add Giaddr” Section 8 - Accessing the Embedded User Manual The BT-CMTS ship installed with an embedded reference manual onboard the units.
16 BT-CMTS Series Setup Guide Section 9 - Modem Connection Steps When hooking up a modem for the first time pay close attention to the front panel LEDs of the cable modem; each step must be completed before moving on to the next...
BT-CMTS Series Setup Guide Section 10 - Frequently Asked Questions 1. What additional IP equipment do I need to setup the CMTS? At first you only need a router with its DHCP turned off and the WAN side configured for internet access...
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