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5.8 GHz Operation

User Manual

R1.0 Issue 1

P/N: Preliminary

Arcwave, Inc.

910 Campisi Way, Suite 1C,

Campbell, CA 95008 USA,

Phone: 408-558-2300

www.arcwaveinc.com

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NOTICES

The information in this publication is subject to change without notice. Arcwave shall not be

liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions nor for any damages resulting from the use of

this material.

Each configuration tested or described may or may not be the only available solution. This test

is not a determination of product quality or correctness, nor does it ensure compliance with any

federal, state or local requirements. Arcwave does not warrant products other than its own

strictly as stated in Arcwave’s product warranties.

U.S. Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Notification

This device complies with part 15 of the U. S. FCC Rules and Regulations and with is subject to

the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This

device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the U.S. FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,

uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

these instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. If this equipment

does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

Increase the separation between the affected equipment and the unit;

Connect the affected equipment to a power outlet on a different circuit from that which the

receiver is connected to;

Consult the dealer and/or experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Part 15, Section 15.21 Warning

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Arcwave, Inc. could void the user's

authority to operate the equipment. FCC IDs Numbers are listed below:

FCC Identifier: TBD

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RF Safety Warning:

To insure compliance with FCC recommended General Population/Uncontrolled exposure limits

the ARCXtend Hub and CPE must be installed a minimum of one foot from areas frequented by

the general population.

To insure compliance with FCC recommended Occupational/Controlled exposure limits, field

engineers and technicians should maintain a minimum working distance of six inches, as

measure from the front of the units to the front of their bodies, from the front of the Hub and

CPE. For working distance inside six inches, RF exposure should be limited to an average of 30

minutes at a time. All Arcwave equipment, however, has been designed to allow installation and

maintenance at a range well within FCC RF exposure levels.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/Documents/bulletins/oet56/oet56e4.pdf.

Arcwave and the Stylized Arcwave Logo, ARCXtend, ARCSmart, and PureBurst are trademarks

of Arcwave, Inc. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.

http://www.arcwaveinc.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 1

About this Document 1

Purpose 1

Audience 1

Prerequisites 1

Feedback 1

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 2

Overview 2

System Configuration 2

Cable and Wireless Network Interfaces 3

Frequency Mapping 3

Signal Levels 3

Element Management 4

Applications 4

ARCXtend Wireless Drop 5

Wireless Overlay and Upstream 5

Equipment Description 6

ARCXtend Network Hub 6

Hub Interfaces 6

Hub Configurations 7

Hub Mounting Kits 8

ARCXtend CPE 9

CPE Configuration and Accessories 9

Downstream Signal Attenuators 10

ARCSmartTM 2.1 Intelligent Network Management 10

DOCSIS 2.0 Compliant ECM 10

Watchdog Timer 10

SNMP-compliant Arcwave Enterprise MIB 11

HTTP-based user interface 12

ARCSmart firmware upgrade 12

Advanced Network Management Features 12

Plug-n-Play 12

Downstream frequency agility 12

Settable Hub Transmit Power 12

PureBurst Ingress Noise Suppression 13

PRE-DEPLOYMENT PLANNING 14

Hub Site Selection 14

Line of Site 14

Range 14

Equipment Location 15

Checking for Upstream Interference 15

CPE Site Selection 16

Height and Location 16

Checking for Interference 17

Channel Plan 17

Downstream Configuration 17

Downstream Block Diagram 17

Upstream Configuration 18

Upstream Block Diagram 18

ARCXtend Multiple Hub Configurations 19

IP Network Preparation 19

Hub’s Default IP Address 19

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Cable Network IP Address 19

ECM Configuration File 20

TCP/IP Port Filtering 20

Hub Electrical Interface 20

AC Powering and Surge Protection 20

DC Powering 21

RF Signal Power Level and Quality 21

CPE Electrical Interface 21

AC Powering and Surge Protection 21

Lightning Protection 21

INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING 22

Prerequisites 22

Link Budget 22

Personnel 22

Equipment and Materials 22

Equipment Ordering and Staging 23

Hub installation & commissioning 24

Setup the Hub Power and RF Connection 24

Secure the Hub to the Strand 24

Establish a Local Connection to the Hub 25

Verify the Embedded Cable Modem has achieved operational maintenance state. 25

Set up and verify the Hub’s cable plant interface 25

Set up and verify the Hub’s wireless interface 26

Set the Hub Management Mode 26

CPE installation 26

Affix the CPE mounting mast 27

Install the Coaxial Cable and Ground Connection 27

Install the power adaptor and DC inserter 29

CPE Alignment 30

Connect the signal strength meter 30

Verify CPE output signal at input to cable modem 31

Cable Modem Installation 32

If the cable modem registers with the network 32

If the cable modem doesn’t register with the network 33

Link Verification 35

Downstream path measurements 35

Upstream path measurements 35

USER INTERFACE 37

Accessing the Interface 37

Cable Status Page 37

System Info Page 39

General Information 39

Cable Modem IP Information 40

Attached Device 40

Signal Page 41

Arcwave MIB 41

Upstream Signal 42

DOCSIS 1.0 Class of Service Parameters 42

Event Log Page 42

System Event Log 43

Maintenance 45

Arcwave MIB Maintenance 45

Arcwave MIB page 47

Arcwave MIB Maintenance 47

Firmware Download Information 50

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Arcwave MIB Real Time Monitor Information 50

HUB UPGRADE PROCEDURE 52

Via HTTP Interface 52

Via SNMP Interface 52

Via ARCNet 52

ARCXTEND ACCESSORIES 53

SPECIFICATIONS 54

AX1455 Network Hub 54

AX3255 Customer Premise Antenna / Transceiver (CPE) 55

Environment Specifications 56

ARCWAVE ENTERPRISE MIB R2.1 57

Arcwave Enterprise MIB R2.1 Structure 57

Arcwave Enterprise 2.1 MIB Element Definitions 59

Arcwave Alarm Descriptions 64

Arcwave Traps 66

Sample Trap Format 66

arcwaveEIAInputchannel VALUES 68

CABLE MODEM INITIALIZATION 69

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FIGURES

Figure 2-1: ARCXtend Solution Architecture .............................................................................. 2

Figure 2-2: ARCXtend Solution Elements .................................................................................. 3

Figure 2-3: Wireless Drop .......................................................................................................... 5

Figure 2-5 AX1455-SM (on left) and AX1455-VM Connectors (on right)..................................... 6

Figure 2-6: CPE RF Connector .................................................................................................. 9

Figure 3-1: Fresnel Zone Clearance Requirement ................................................................... 14

Figure 3-2: CPE Site Survey Setup.......................................................................................... 16

Figure 3-3: ARCXtend Downstream Block Diagram ................................................................ 17

Figure 3-4: ARCXtend Upstream Block Diagram..................................................................... 18

Figure 4-1: Hub Installation Diagram........................................................................................ 24

Figure 4-2: CPE Mounting Diagram ........................................................................................ 27

Figure 4-3: CPE Wiring Diagram............................................................................................. 28

Figure 4-4: Grounding device at subscriber premises .............................................................. 29

Figure 4-5: Power Inserter and AC/DC adaptor........................................................................ 30

Figure 4-6: AR100 Signal Strength Meter (SSM)...................................................................... 30

Figure 5-1: Hub login screen....................................................................................................37

Figure 5-2: Cable Status page ................................................................................................. 37

Figure 5-3: System Info page ................................................................................................... 39

Figure 5-4: Signal Page ........................................................................................................... 41

Figure 5-5: System Event Log page ......................................................................................... 42

Figure 5-6: Maintenance Page ................................................................................................. 45

Figure 5-7: Arcwave MIB page - Top........................................................................................ 47

Figure 5-8: Arcwave MIB page – Bottom.................................................................................. 50

Figure 6-1: AR100 Signal Strength Meter................................................................................. 53

Figure A-1 Arcwave MIB Structure........................................................................................... 57

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TABLES

Table 2-1: Table for 10/100 Mbits Ethernet wiring and Power over Ethernet.............................. 7

Table 2-2: Hub Configurations ...................................................................................................7

Table 2-3 Hub Mounting Options................................................................................................ 8

Table 2-4: CPE Models............................................................................................................ 10

Table 2-5 SNMP Community String (Private), Read-Write Access........................................... 11

Table 2-6 SNMP Community String (Public), Read-Write Access ............................................ 11

Table 3-1: AX1455-SM-60 Strand Mounted Network Hub (18 ft off the ground) ....................... 14

Table 3-2: AX1455-SM-25 Strand Mounted Network Hub (18 ft off the ground) ....................... 15

Table 3-3: Upstream Channel Mapping.................................................................................... 16

Table 3-4: Downstream Hub to CPE Channel Mapping............................................................ 17

Table 4-1: Installation Equipment & Materials .......................................................................... 23

Table 4-2: DS power level at CPE............................................................................................ 31

Table 4-3: DS received power level at the Cable Modem......................................................... 32

Table 4-4: US transmit power level troubleshooting ................................................................. 33

Table 4-5: Cable modem registration ....................................................................................... 34

Table 4-6: Downstream path measurements............................................................................ 35

Table 4-7: Upstream Path Measurements................................................................................ 36

Table 5-1: ARCSmart Event Messages.................................................................................... 45

Table 7-1: AX1455 Specifications ............................................................................................ 54

Table 7-2: AX3255 Specifications ............................................................................................ 55

Table 7-3 Environmental Specifications ................................................................................... 56

Table A-1 Arcwave MIB Definitions and OID............................................................................ 63

Table A-2 Arcwave Alarm Definitions....................................................................................... 65

Table A-3 Arcwave Traps.........................................................................................................66

Table B-1 Cable Modem Initialization Steps............................................................................. 70

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INTRODUCTION

About this Document

Purpose

Proper installation and verification are critical elements to achieving optimal wireless

performance. This document provides cable plant installation professionals with information

needed for successfully deploying and maintaining Arcwave’s ARCXtend Wireless Plant

Extension Solution.

Action items in this document preceded with by the )symbol.

Audience

This document is designed to be used by cable plant installation professionals. It can be

performed by one person with the proper training, wireless link planning, and tools. It is

recommended, however, that two people be present during the alignment process between the

ARCXtend Network Hub (Hub) and ARCXtend CPE (CPE): one person located at the Hub and

the other at the CPE.

Prerequisites

Professionals using this process should be trained and familiar with installation and

troubleshooting of cable drops, cable modems, and ARCXtend.

Feedback

We welcome your feedback on Arcwave documentation. This includes feedback on structure,

content, accuracy, or completeness of our documents, and any other comments have. Please

send your comments to marketing@arcwaveinc.com.

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Overview

The ARCXtend solution is a wireless point-to-multipoint plant extension solution supporting the

wireless transmission of digitally modulated RF signals between a cable system operator’s

coaxial cable plant and one or more customer sites. The solution consists of a Strand or

Vertically Mounted Network Hub (Hub) and one or more Customer Premise Equipments (CPE).

The Hub connects directly to the coaxial portion of cable plant using a standard power passing,

passive tap or coupler and is line powered over coax using 60-90 Vac. The CPE is installed at

the customer site, connects to a standard cable modem, and is powered locally using an AC

power pack.

Figure 2-1: ARCXtend Solution Architecture

System Configuration

Figure 2-2 details the elements of the ARCXtend solution provided by Arcwave (shaded) and

provided by the cable operator:

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RJ-45

F Type-2

F Type-1

CPE

Mounting

Kit

Cable Plant

60-90VAC and

DOCSIS Signal

AC Power Pack

DC Inserter LP Attenuator

Hub Mounting

Kit

Hub

POE

-20 dB Monitor

Port CPE Cable Modem

Provided by

Arcwave

RJ-45

F Type-2

F Type-1

CPE

Mounting

Kit

Cable Plant

60-90VAC and

DOCSIS Signal

AC Power Pack

DC Inserter LP Attenuator

Hub Mounting

Kit

Hub

POE

-20 dB Monitor

Port CPE Cable Modem

Provided by

Arcwave

Figure 2-2: ARCXtend Solution Elements

Cable and Wireless Network Interfaces

Frequency Mapping

The Hub receives a digitally modulated RF signal in the range between 90 and 860 MHz to and

up converts it to one of the six available wireless carriers in the range 5.8 GHz license-free

band. The channel can be 64 QAM or 256 QAM and up to 6 MHz wide.

The CPE receives the wireless signal and down converts it to an RF channel in the range 90 to

150 MHz which is provided to a Cable Modem.

The CPE receives a digitally modulated RF signal in the range between 5 to 42 MHz and up

converts it to a fixed frequency in the range 5.8 GHz license free band.

The Hub receives the wireless signal and down converts it to the appropriate RF channel in the

range 5 to 42 MHz.

Signal Levels

The Hub includes Automatic Gain Control (AGC) on the RF input and can accept an RF input

signal of 0 to +30 dBmV while providing optimum wireless transmit power. The hub wireless

transmitter power, determined by the Downstream Transmit Power setting, can be set for on

of three modes: High, Medium or Test mode.

Note: The “High” power setting is for use with the AX1455-SM-Network Hub. Use of the “High”

power setting with the AX1455-SM-25 cancels the FCC certification and voids the user’s

authority to operate the unit in the 5.8 GHz band.

The upstream output power out of the Hub into the cable plant is controlled by the Upstream

Attenuation parameter. This parameter is automatically set by the Hub based on the transmit

power setting of the Embedded Cable Modem (ECM) contained in the Hub.

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The gain of the CPE is fixed in both the upstream and downstream direction. The transmit

power of the CPE directed towards the Hub will vary based on the input RF signal received from

the cable modem. The CPE can accept an input RF signal between 20 and +58 dBmV from a

cable modem. The downstream output power out of the CPE directed towards the cable modem

will vary based on the distance between the Hub and the CPE. It is typically in the range of +10

to +30 dBmV. Arcwave provides specially designed low pass attenuators to reduce the

downstream power level to within the – 15 dBmV and +15 dBmV operating range of a cable

modem. Note that for 256 QAM the downstream power level into the cable modem must be at

least -6 dBmV.

Element Management

Each Hub contains Arcwave’s ARCSmart intelligent network management which combines an

embedded DOCSIS 2.0 compliant cable modem, SNMP-compliant Arcwave Enterprise MIB

(management information base) and a processing engine with upgradeable software to support

low cost configuration monitoring, and troubleshooting of a Hub.

Management of the CPE can be most cost effectively achieved using the capabilities built into

the subscriber cable modem. The CPE has no settable parameters so management is not

required.

Applications

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ARCXtend Wireless Drop

Figure 2-3: Wireless Drop

ARCXtend can be deployed as a wireless drop connecting customers located across a parking

lot, highway, or river or in areas with zoning restrictions to your plant. An AX1455-SM strand

mount hub mounts directly on the cable plant.

Wireless Overlay and Upstream

The ARCXtend Wireless overlay solution delivers additional DOCSIS capacity without costly

network upgrades or deployments. It is an ideal solution for providing DOCSIS-based services

to isolated communities or out-of-franchise markets. A typical ARCXtend cell site, mounted on

100 foot tower, can cover over 100 square miles and could provide commercial-grade high

speed data service for up to 1,600 customers.

The ARCXtend Wireless upstream solution provides a quick and cost effective means for

upgrading older one-way plants to deliver 2-way DOCSIS service. With the ARCXtend wireless

upstream solution, two-way service can be up and running in weeks rather than months at a

fraction of the cost of upgrading the entire plant.

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Equipment Description

ARCXtend Network Hub

The Hub is a self-contained weather-protected unit providing a 2-way wireless connection

between a CMTS or cable plant and a cable modem. The Network Hub includes an integrated

transceiver, antenna, embedded cable modem and controller supporting high reliability point-to-

multipoint wireless coverage, SNMP, HTTP-based web user interface, ARCSmart Intelligent

network management, and PureBurst upstream ingress noise suppression technology.

• ARCSmart is a fully programmable and field upgradeable engine that enables a Network

Hub to dynamically optimize itself to changing DOCSIS or Wireless Network conditions.

• PureBurst enables Cable MSO’s to send an upstream DOCSIS channel over wireless

links with zero impact to their cable network.

The Hub is frequency agile from 90 to 860 MHz and can be connected directly to a cable plant

using a common tap or coupler. It can be mounted on the cable strand or on a tower, building or

other nearby structure and can be line or locally powered.

Hub Interfaces

The Hub has the following interfaces and indicators as shown in Figure 2-5 and described

below:

Figure 2-5 AX1455-SM (on left) and AX1455-VM Connectors (on right)

RF Input Port: AC surge protected and SCTE compliant female F-type connector for RF and

power connection to the cable network.

-20 dB Monitor Port: SCTE compliant female F-type connector for monitoring the upstream RF

signal.

LED RJ-45

RF Input

Monitor Port

Ground

Stud

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Weather-proof Ethernet Port: RJ-45 connector for local connection of a PC and for Vdc

powering over Ethernet (PoE).

Pin Function US modern T-568A

1 Ethernet Tx+ green-white

2 Ethernet Tx- green

3 Ethernet Rx+ orange-white

4 PoE - lower voltage (+) blue

5 PoE - lower voltage (+) blue -white

6 Ethernet Rx- orange

7 PoE - higher voltage (-) brown-white

8 PoE - higher voltage (-) brown

Table 2-1: Table for 10/100 Mbits Ethernet wiring and Power over Ethernet

Power-on, LED: Indicates that the Hub is receiving Vac or Vdc power. (AX1455-SM Only)

Hub Configurations

The Hub model number format is AX1UV5-WW-XX where:

• “U” indicates frequency band(s) of operation where “2” is for 5.8 GHz downstream and

5.3 GHz upstream operation and “4” is for 5.8 GHz only.

• “V” is “0”, for Upstream Only, or “5”, for Bidirectional

• “WW” indicates mounting orientation, VM, for Vertical Mount, or SM, for Strand Mount).

• “XX” indicates antenna transmit beam width (i.e. “90”, for 90-Degree horizontal beam

width. “60“, for 60-degree horizontal beam width and “25”, for 20-Degree horizontal

beam width).

All Hubs support both 60 to 90 Vac powering over coax and 24 Vdc powering over Ethernet

(POE). The standard network hub configurations are:

Downstream Range

Model

number

Downstream

Frequency

Band

Upstream

Frequency

Band

Mounting

Orientation

Transmit

Antenna

Beam

width

QAM

256 QAM

Bidirectional Systems

AX1455-

SM-60

5813– 5843

MHz

5725 -

5742 MHz

Horizontal 60

Degrees

1 Mile ½ Mile

AX1455-

SM-25

5813– 5843

MHz

5725 -

5742 MHz

Horizontal 20

Degrees

2 Miles ¾ Mile

Upstream Only, No remote monitoring. If remote monitoring is

desired use a standard AX1455-VM-90.

QPSK 16 QAM 64

QAM

AX1405-

SM-60

5725 -

5742 MHz

Horizontal 60

Degrees

8 Miles 4 Miles 2

Miles

Table 2-2: Hub Configurations

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Hub Mounting Kits

Works

with

Model Description Image

Standard ARCXtend Strand

Mount Kit

Used to mount an

AX1455-SM to a

standard strand cable

Includes integrated

mounting bracket

providing 360° vertical

and +/- 30° horizontal

adjustment for rapid

and flexible antenna

alignment.

AX1455-

SMA

ARCXtend Strand

Mount Adaptor Kit,

Network Hub

Used to mount an

AX1455-SM in the

horizontal position on

a 1-1/4 to 2-3/8 O.D.

pipe mount

AX1455-

PMK

ARCXtend Pole Mount

Kit, Network Hub

Includes the AX1455-

MMK

Enables the Hub to be

mounted to a standard

diameter wooden

utility pole using a

chain or four bolts

The Hub attaches to a

pile welded to the

bracket using the mast

mount kit

Table 2-3 Hub Mounting Options

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ARCXtend CPE

The CPE is small footprint weatherproof radome that can be easily mounted on a rooftop or side

of a building to provide connectivity to the wireless network. It contains an integrated transceiver

and a narrow-beam antenna that can be easily aligned to receive the Wireless DOCSIS signal

from a Network Hub. The CPE is roughly one foot square and supports low cost installation

using the same hardware and skills as a small satellite dish.

The CPE has a single, female-type F connector for both Vdc power and RF signal. It is located

on the back of the unit as show in Figure 2-6.

Figure 2-6: CPE RF Connector

CPE Configuration and Accessories

The CPE model number format is AX3U55-WW-XX where:

• “U” indicates frequency band(s) of operation where “2” is for 5.8 GHz downstream and

5.3 GHz upstream operation and “4” is for 5.8 GHz only.

• “WW” indicates mounting orientation, VM, for Vertical Mount, or SM, for Strand Mount).

• “XX” indicates antenna transmit beam width (“90”, for 90-Degree Horizontal beam width).

The standard CPE models are:

Upstream Range

Model

number

Downstream

Frequency

Band

Upstream

Frequency

Band

Mounting

Orientation

Transmit

Antenna

Beam width QPSK 16

QAM

AX1455-

VM-90

5813– 5843

MHz

5725 - 5742

MHz

Vertical 90 Degrees 8 Miles 4 Miles 2 Miles

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Table 2-4: CPE Models

The standard CPE accessories are:

Power Packs and DC Inserters

• AX1455-PS-18: 120 Vac 60 Hz/18 Vdc adaptor and DC Inserter

Downstream Signal Attenuators

• AX32155-ECF-10: 10 dB Downstream Attenuator for attenuating the DS signal level

without affecting the US signal level

• AX1455-ECF-20: 20 dB Downstream Attenuator for attenuating the DS signal level

without affecting the US signal level.

ARCSmartTM 2.1 Intelligent Network Management

Arcwave’s ARCSmart intelligent network management combines an embedded DOCSIS 2.0

compliant cable modem, SNMP-compliant Arcwave Enterprise MIB R2.1 (management

information base), and an upgradeable processing engine with upgradeable software to support

low cost configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of an ARCXtend Network Hub (Hub).

Specific capabilities include:

• DOCSIS 2.0-compliant embedded cable modem (ECM)

• SNMP-compliant Arcwave Enterprise MIB

• HTTP-based User Interface

• ARCSmart firmware upgrade

DOCSIS 2.0 Compliant ECM

Each Hub includes a hardened DOCSIS 2.0-compliant cable modem (ECM) supporting in-band

communication over standard DOCSIS channels with ARCSmart. For proper operation of

ARCSmart Advanced Network Features the ECM and all cable modems served by the Hub

must be on the same downstream and upstream DOCSIS channels at all times.

The ECM firmware can be upgrading using TFTP and normal cable modem firmware upgrade

procedures.

Watchdog Timer

This embedded cable modem also includes a system watchdog timer with a peripheral bus

interface. It provides a method for resetting the host, upon expiration of the timer value, to heal

system hangs due to software bugs, power spikes, and so on. The watchdog timer period and

pre-scale values are programmable and are protected by dual keyed-lock state machines.

Disabling of the watchdog timer is protected by both hardware tie-offs and a triple keyed-lock

state machine. Resetting (kicking) of the watchdog timer is provided through a dual keyed-lock

state machine.

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SNMP-compliant Arcwave Enterprise MIB

The Arcwave Enterprise MIB is compliant with SNMP version 1, 2, and 3 and fully accessible

and manageable using third-party SNMP-based network management tools. It contains all Hub

management, performance, and configuration data. Appendix A of this manual contains a

description and element definitions for the Arcwave Enterprise MIB as implemented in the Hub.

The compilable “arcwave.mib” file is included on each product documentation CD and can also

be downloaded from the Support section of the Arcwave website, www.arcwaveinc.com.

Setting the SNMP public and private strings

For the SNMP Community String (Private), Read-Write Access set the following MIB to the

indicated value as show in Table 2-5:

DOCSIS MIB

Name

Object ID Type Value

docsDevNmAcces

sStatus

1.3.6.1.3.69.1.2.1.7.1 Integer 4

docsDevNmAcces

sIp

1.3.6.1.3.69.1.2.1.2.1 IpAddress 255.255.255.255 (means any NMS

station)

docsDevNmAcces

sIpMask

1.3.6.1.3.69.1.2.1.3.1 IpAddress 0.0.0.0

docsDevNmAcces

sCommunity

1.3.6.1.3.69.1.2.1.4.1 OctetString private (the name you want)

docsDevNmAcces

sControl

1.3.6.1.3.69.1.2.1.5.1 Integer 3

Table 2-5 SNMP Community String (Private), Read-Write Access

For the SNMP Community String (Public), Read-Write Access set the following MIB to the

indicated value as show in Table 2-6 Read-Only Access:

DOCSIS MIB

Name

Object ID Type Value

docsDevNmAcces

sStatus

1.3.6.1.3.69.1.2.1.7.1 Integer 4

docsDevNmAcces

sIp

1.3.6.1.3.69.1.2.1.2.1 IpAddress 255.255.255.255 (means any NMS

station)

docsDevNmAcces

sIpMask

1.3.6.1.3.69.1.2.1.3.1 IpAddress 0.0.0.0

docsDevNmAcces

sCommunity

1.3.6.1.3.69.1.2.1.4.1 OctetString public (the name you want)

docsDevNmAcces

sControl

1.3.6.1.3.69.1.2.1.5.1 Integer 2

Table 2-6 SNMP Community String (Public), Read-Write Access

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HTTP-based user interface

The Hub contains an HTTP-based web tool that can be used to interface to the unit.

ARCSmart firmware upgrade

ARCSmart provides the ability to upgrade its firmware using a TFTP (Trivial File Transfer

Protocol) protocol. This is accomplished using the Firmware Download Information table on the

Arcwave MIB Maintenance page:

TFTP server IP Address: Enter the TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) server’s IP address.

Firmware Upgrade Filename: Enter the file name of the ARCSmart controller firmware to be

downloaded to the Hub.

Start Upgrade: Click the “Apply” button to initiate the download. The download of the new

controller firmware will take one to two minutes. The download can be verified by refreshing the

page. The version number of the downloaded firmware should be displayed in the Firmware

Version Number box under in the Real Time Monitor Information table.

Advanced Network Management Features

Plug-n-Play

ARCSmart has the ability to automatically program and modify Hub settings with the same

DOCSIS downstream and upstream channel information being received by the ECM. To

activate this feature, set Auto Frequency Set to “ENABLE”. With this activate, whenever the

ECM detects a change in the downstream or upstream channel it will propagate this change to

the appropriate Hub settings. This includes information sent in a Station Maintenance Message

(SMM) Notification-US Frequency Change.

Downstream frequency agility

ARCSmart has the ability to automatically “tune” to a downstream channel on the cable network.

To activate this feature, set Cable Interface Control to “On”.

Settable Hub Transmit Power

The wireless transmitter output of the Hub, determined by the Select Downstream Power

setting, can be set for on of three modes: High (high power), Medium (high linearity) or Test

(short range)

Note: The “High” power setting is for use with the AX1455-SM-60 Network Hubs. Use of the

“High” power setting with the AX1455-SM-25 cancels the FCC certification and voids the

operator’s authority to operate the unit in the 5.8 GHz band.

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PureBurst Ingress Noise Suppression

PureBurst effectively functions as a door. When there is no wireless upstream signal being

received by the Hub, this door is closed. When closed, the Hub does not output any noise onto

the cable plant. Therefore, when other subscribers are transmitting in the upstream to the

CMTS, the wireless hub does not contribute to the cable plant’s noise floor.

When a cable modem utilizing the wireless upstream link is transmitting the door is open. During

this time the Hub allows the upstream signal plus Hub related thermal noise to pass onto the

cable plant. Closing of the door results in the cable plant’s U/S noise floor returning to its

previous level. This ensures that the only upstream signal affected by the hub’s internal

upstream noise is the wireless burst signal as scheduled by the CMTS. This allows many

wireless hubs employing PureBurst to be connected to the same cable plant without raising the

upstream plant noise floor and affecting other users sharing the same cable plant.

This feature is enabled by default.

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PRE-DEPLOYMENT PLANNING

Hub Site Selection

A suitable location for the Hub is one that provides an acceptable line of sight (LOS) wireless

link to the CPE(s) located at the customer site(s). An acceptable wireless link is one within the

working range of Hub and with line of sight to the customer sites.

Line of Site

Line of sight is defined as a path between the Hub and CPE that is free of obstructions in the

Fresnel zone. Obstructions could be trees, buildings, street signs, etc. An accepted rule of

thumb is that LOS conditions exist when there are no physical obstructions within 60% of the

Fresnel zone (obstruction free zone). Obstructions can be trees, buildings, street signs, etc.

The Fresnel Zone clearance is determined by the distance between the Hub and CPE as shown

in Figure 3-1.

Figure 3-1: Fresnel Zone Clearance Requirement

Range

The maximum range, assuming a clear Fresnel zone, is determined by the Hub type,

downstream modulation, and the mounting height of the Hub. The range, arc, and coverage

area of all models of Hubs are given in Tables 3-1 and 3-2.

Table 3-1: AX1455-SM-60 Strand Mounted Network Hub (18 ft off the ground)

Modulation Range Arc Area

Downstream Wireless Link

64 QAM (DS)

256 QAM (DS)

2 miles

¾ mile

3.1 miles

0.3 miles

3.14 sq-miles

0.13 sq-miles

CPE

Network

Hub

Fresnel Zone must

be clear of

obstructions

obst ruct ions

12 feet9 ft.6 ft.4 ft.3 ft.

2 miles1 mile½ mile1,000 ft. 500 ft.

CPE

Network

Hub

Fresnel Zone must

be clear of

obstructions

obst ruct ions

12 feet9 ft.6 ft.4 ft.3 ft.

2 miles1 mile½ mile1,000 ft. 500 ft.

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Table 3-2: AX1455-SM-25 Strand Mounted Network Hub (18 ft off the ground)

Modulation Range Arc Area

Downstream Wireless Link

64 QAM (DS)

256 QAM (DS)

2 miles

½ mile

3.1 miles

0.8 miles

3.14 sq-miles

0.19 sq-miles

Equipment Location

A simple method for choosing the location of the Hub uses a map1 of the area to be covered.

Draw two circles taking the customer site(s) to be covered as its center and the maximum range

of each Hub type as the circle’s radius. .

Once you have identified possible sites for the Hub, drive out to these locations and determine

which, if any of them, provide a line of site path to the customer site(s) to be served. The

simplest way to do this is, using a spotting scope, find the other end of the path and determine if

it meets the Fresnel zone criteria. A more accurate approach would be to use a range finder to

measure the height of the highest obstruction in the path and GPS to measure the distance. If

you find that none of the Hub sites will work then you need to go back to the map and try and

locate alternative locations.

Checking for Upstream Interference

ARCXtend maps the upstream DOCSIS channel to a frequency between 5,725 MHz and 5,742

MHz. As shown in Table 3-3 the mapping is fixed and based solely on the frequency of the

upstream DOCSIS channel.

Upstream DOCSIS

Channel

Upstream Wireless

Channel

Upstream DOCSIS

Channel

Upstream Wireless

Channel

center (MHz) center (MHz) center (MHz) center (MHz)

10.2 5730.2 29.4 5749.4

13.4 5733.4 32.6 5752.6

16.6 5736.6 35.8 5755.8

19.8 5739.8 39.0 5759.0

23.0 5743.0 42.2 5762.2

26.2 5746.2

1 A network map with street and building information is ideal for this activity.

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Table 3-3: Upstream Channel Mapping

The upstream wireless channel is centered at 5,720 MHz plus the upstream DOCSIS channel

frequency: e.g. Upstream Channel 29.5 MHz is transmitted at 5,749.5 MHz.

As part of the site selection process check for interference at the wireless frequency carrying the

DOCSIS upstream channel. If interference is present you will need to use a different DOCSIS

upstream channel, if possible, or move the Hub to a different location. .

Handheld wireless LAN spectrum analyzers covering the 5.250 to 5.350 range and capable of

identifying signals regardless of origin, like the BANTAM INSTRUMENTS Model 425A, are ideal

for locating potential interference.

CPE Site Selection

Height and Location

A suitable location for the CPE is one that provides an acceptable line of sight (LOS) wireless

link, as previously defined, to the Hub. This requires the CPE to be placed high enough on the

rooftop to provide the required Fresnel zone clearance. Using the setup shown in Figure 3-2,

the optimal height and location can be determined by monitoring the Signal Level reading on the

AR100 Signal Strength Meter. Monitoring the Signal Level meter on the AR100, the optimal

CPE height and location will be indicated by maximum signal level readings.

The CPE should be located to the edge of the building closet to the Hub. If the CPE were to be

mounted towards the middle or back of the building, the incoming wireless signal can be

reflected by the rooftop impairing the performance of the link. It is also advisable to select a

location near to the rooftop grounding system to have a short, low resistance path and within

300 feet of an AC power source. The routing path for the coaxial cable that connects the CPE to

the cable modem is also worked following your normal guidelines.

Figure 3-2: CPE Site Survey Setup

Telescoping

Mast

CPE

LNB

CPE Wall

Mount Adaptor

AR100

Signal

Strength

Meter

Power

Inserter

Spectrum

Analyzer

RF Power To

RF TO

Power in

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Tap

CATV Plant

ARCXtend

Subscriber

Transceiver

Cabl e Modem

ARCXtend

Hub

Transceiver

CATV Channel

EIA Channels 7 - 134

90 MHz - 855 MHz

ARCXtend Air Frequency

5729 MHz - 5843 MHz

CM Receive Frequency

429 MHz - 543 MHz

LAN or USB

Checking for Interference

ARCXtend supports the assignment of any downstream RF channel to one of the twenty

available downstream wireless channels. The available carriers and the corresponding CPE

downstream RF channel are given in Table 3-4. By examining the CPE downstream frequency

spectrum we can determine which of the wireless channels is free of interference.

Hub Downstream Wireless Carrier Channel CPE Downstream RF Channel

5813 MHz 99 MHz

5819 105

5825 111

5831 117

5837 123

5843 99 MHz

Table 3-4: Downstream Hub to CPE Channel Mapping

Channel Plan

Downstream Configuration

The ARCXtend downstream block diagram is illustrated in Figure 3-3. Note that the North

American DOCSIS 64 QAM or 256 QAM downstream signal is 5.25 MHz wide and is

transported within a standard 6 MHz wide channel throughout the CATV plant and the

ARCXtend system. All downstream frequencies indicated are the center frequency of the 6

MHz wide channel.

Figure 3-3: ARCXtend Downstream Block Diagram

Downstream Block Diagram

The DOCSIS cable modem downstream channel on the CATV plant is already established in

the working cable modem system. At the time of installation the ARCXtend Hub is automatically

configured to the CATV downstream channel. Any EIA channel between 7 and 134, inclusive,

may be utilized. Table A-4 in Appendix A provides a list of these channels and their

corresponding center frequencies.

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Tap

CATV Plant

ARCXtend

Subscriber

Transceiver

Cable Modem

ARCXtend

Hub

Transceiver

CATV Upstream

Frequency

5 MHz - 42 MHz

ARCXtend Air Frequency

5258 MHz - 5342 MHz

CM Transmit

Frequency

5 MHz - 42 MHz

LAN or USB

The Downstream DOCSIS channel can mapped to any one of the available downstream

wireless frequencies. Each downstream wireless channel is down converted by the CPE to a

fixed frequency as given in Table 3-4. e

In summary, any CATV downstream channel may be employed as input into the Hub, and any

specified air frequency between 5729 and 5843 MHz may be chosen, but the cable modem

receive frequency (channel) is determined from the wireless frequency. Note that the

downstream CATV frequency may be different than the cable modem receive frequency. This

is generally not a concern as most DOCSIS systems on which there is only one DOCSIS

downstream channel on the cable network do not specify the CM receive frequency in the CM

configuration file, rather they let the CM find the downstream on its own.

Upstream Configuration

The ARCXtend upstream block diagram is illustrated in Figure 3-4. Note that the North

American DOCSIS (Version 1.0 and 1.1) QPSK or QAM upstream signal is up to 3.2 MHz wide.

DOCSIS 2.0 upstream signals can be as much as 6.4 MHz wide. All frequencies specified in

this section are the center frequency of the particular signal.

Figure 3-4: ARCXtend Upstream Block Diagram

Upstream Block Diagram

The cable modem (CM) is commanded by the downstream signal to transmit at a specific

upstream frequency between 10 MHz and 42 MHz. Any upstream channel frequency between

10 and 42 MHz will work with ARCXtend.

Referring to Figure 3-4 from right to left:

The ARCXtend Subscriber Transceiver (CPE) up converts and transmits the entire cable

upstream band.

The Hub receives only the selected wireless upstream channel. The upstream wireless channel

is centered at 5,720 MHz plus the upstream DOCSIS channel frequency: e.g. Upstream

Channel 29.5 MHz is transmitted at 5,749.5 MHz.

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ARCXtend Multiple Hub Configurations

Downstream

If multiple ARCXtend Hubs are to be installed such that more than one Hub is visible (line of

sight) from any ARCXtend subscriber transceiver (CPE), additional measures must be taken. A

receiver will not operate properly if it “sees” signal on the same frequency from more than one

transmitter such that the two or more signals arrive at the receiver at levels within approximately

25 dB of each other. (If the desired signal is greater than approximately 25 dB stronger than the

undesired, the receiver will function).

Since the ARCXtend downstream configuration can map the CATV plant downstream channel

to any of the specified air frequencies, the solution is to choose different downstream air

frequencies for each visible ARCXtend Hub.

Upstream

Similarly, if multiple ARCXtend Hubs are to be installed to cover a larger geographic area than

can be accommodated by the antenna pattern of one Hub, but in close enough proximity that

more than one Hub can “see” the upstream signal from a particular CPE operating at the same

upstream air frequency then there must he at least 25 dB separation for 64 QAM and 30 dB

separation for 256 QAM operation between the two CPE’s.

If this signal separation can’t be achieved then you must use different DOCSIS upstream

channels for each Hub. This means that each CM transmit frequency will be passed upstream

into the CATV plant.

IP Network Preparation

Hub’s Default IP Address

The ARCXtend Network Hub (Hub) utilizes an IP address in the cable network for remote

management and automatic of configuration of Hub parameters.

If an IP address is not provided for the Hub, it can be only accessed via the local Ethernet

interface and using the default IP address:

• IP address of 192.168.100.1

• Subnet mask 255.255.255.0

Cable Network IP Address

If remote management or plug-n-play installation is desired, the Hub must be assigned an IP

address by the cable network. This is accomplished by provisioning the MAC ID of the Hub’s

embedded cable modem (ECM) MAC ID into the networks OSS/NMS.

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DHCP Server Setup

The Hub’s ECM requires an IP address and its own unique configuration file. In order for the

ECM to be assigned an IP address and be loaded with the proper configuration file the following

actions are required:

Set up a DHCP pool on your server for the ARCXtend ECMs to ensure that the ECM is properly

configured and addressed.

ECM Configuration File

The ECM has its own DOCSIS standard format configuration file, ecm.cfg, which is pre-loaded

at the factory and loaded on the ECM. A copy is also included on the documentation CD and

downloadable from the customer support page of the www.arcwave.com web site. The

configuration file should be edited prior to installation to confirm the cable network specific

settings.

The configuration file for the ARCXtend ECM contains the following information:

• Downstream channel parameters (optional)

• UCD which specifies the upstream channel parameters (optional)

• Authentication parameters (optional)

• Registration parameters (mandatory)

• ECM firmware upgrade file name (optional)

The Hub ECM and attached wireless subscriber cable modem must be assigned to the same

upstream frequency and must not be part of an upstream group supporting multiple upstream

channels.

TCP/IP Port Filtering

TCP/IP port filtering is the practice of selectively enabling or disabling Transmission Control

Protocol (TCP) ports and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) ports on computers or network

devices. The following ports must be open for SNMP, HTTP, and TFTP applications to be

performed on the Hub:

• Port 161/162 for SNMP

• Port 80 for HTTP

• Port 69 for TFTP

Hub Electrical Interface

The Hub is connected to the cable plant using a power-passing tap spliced in at the desired

location on the cable plant.

AC Powering and Surge Protection

In strand mount applications, the Hub is powered through the input RF port. The Hub is capable

of 60 Vac or 90 Vac plant power. The internal power supply provides a regulated 24 Vdc output

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over an ac input between 50 Vac and 110 Vac with a line frequency from 50 Hz through 60 Hz.

A 20-ampere fuse is furnished in the power supply module and provides over current protection

for ac power applied to the input. SCTE compliant surge protection is provided in the power

supply.

DC Powering

The Hub can also be powered through the weather-protected Ethernet port using Power-over-

Ethernet. The power level at the Ethernet Port should be between 18 and 26 Vdc.

RF Signal Power Level and Quality

The Hub requires a downstream path RF power level at the input RF port of between 0 dBmV

and +30 dBmV. The modulation error ratio (MER) going at the input RF port should be within

the budgeted range for the wireless link. In general a minimum MER of 35 dB is required for 256

QAM and 31 dB is required for 64 QAM downstream path modulations.

CPE Electrical Interface

The CPE is powered over and connects to the cable modem, using standard coaxial cable.

AC Powering and Surge Protection

The CPE is powered through the RF output port. The CPE is powered with 18 Vdc. Arcwave

provides a 120 VAC CPE power pack and a power inserter approved for use with the CPE. The

CPE must typically be located within 300 feet of the power pack to insure adequate powering of

the CPE.

Lightning Protection

The CPE must be mounted at least 2 feet below the highest point at the site to minimize the

likelihood of lightning strikes. The location should be properly grounded for lightning protection

to all applicable national (National Electric Code, sections 820-33 and 820-40) and local codes.

To protect the customer equipment from surges on the coaxial cable that is connecting the CPE

to the cable modem, the installation of an SCTE compliant surge protector is required.

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INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING

Proper installation and verification are critical elements to achieving optimal wireless

performance. This section provides cable plant installation professionals with a step-by-step

procedure and troubleshooting guide for successfully deploying Arcwave’s ARCXtend Wireless

Plant Extension Solution.

Action items are preceded with by the )symbol.

Prerequisites

Professionals using this process should be trained and familiar with installation and

troubleshooting of cable drops, cable modems, and with the operation of ARCXtend.

Pre-deployment planning should be completed including the IP network preparation required for

initialization of the embedded cable modem.

Link Budget

Wireless link planning and RF link budgeting should be completed prior to attempting an

ARCXtend installation. The measured signal level values for the wireless link and cable network

interfaces should be recorded during the installation and commissioning process.

Personnel

This guide is designed to be used by cable plant installation professionals. It can be performed

by one person with the proper training, wireless link planning, and tools. It is recommended,

however, that two people be present during the alignment process between the hub and CPE:

one person located at the network hub and the other at the CPE.

Equipment and Materials

Equipment Source Use

AR100 Signal Strength

Meter

Arcwave CPE Alignment

Digital Cable TV

Installation Meter

Sunrise Telecom Hukk CM500 or

equivalent

Hub installation & link

commissioning

7/16” & ½” wrench Multiple Hub and CPE installation

Spotting Scope or

Binoculars

Multiple Hub site selection

Range Finder Multiple Hub site selection

GPS Receiver Multiple Hub site selection

Bucket Truck Multiple Hub Installation

Walkie Talkies or Cell

phones

Multiple Communicate between Hub and

CPE sites

Laptop Computer w/ Multiple Hub monitoring and configuration

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Serial & Ethernet Ports

Material Source Use

ARCXtend Network

Hub

Arcwave

AX1455-SM-25, -60 or -90 and

AX1455-VM-90

Wirless interface to cable network

on plant side

ARCXtend CPE

Arcwave

AX1455-VM-12

Wirless interface to cable network

on customer side

ARCXtend CPE Power

Adaptor and DC

Inserter

Arcwave

AX1455-PS-12

Powering CPE

ARCXtend Network

Hub Management Kit,

M/N

Arcwave

AX1455-IFK-232

Hub Interface Cable Kit

10dB and 20dB low

pass attenuators

Arcwave

AX1455-ECF-10

AX1455-ECF-20

Attenuate CPE downstream

output power level

Power Passing Tap Multiple Provides RF signal and power for

network hub

CPE Mounting

Hardware

Valmont, Patriot Antenna

Systems, Wade Antenna Ltd.,

Mounting CPE at the installation

site

RG-6 coaxial cable and

male “F” type

connectors

Multiple Connecting the network hub to the

power passing tap

Connecting the CPE to the cable

modem

Ground device Multiple Grounding the CPE installation

Surge Protector Array Solutions Model 310 Protects the cable modem and

susbcriber equipment from

damage due to a lightning strike.

Table 4-1: Installation Equipment & Materials

Equipment Ordering and Staging

Once you have completed the wireless link planning process you are ready to order or pull from

inventory the necessary equipment. At this point you should verify you have all the equipment

and tools required to complete the installation.

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Hub installation & commissioning

Setup the Hub Power and RF Connection

)Install a power passing tap at the desired hub location on the cable plant and verify that the

AC power level, the downstream RF signal power level, and the downstream modulation

error rate (MER) meets ARCXtend requirements as listed below:

1. Verify that the input power is between 50 Vac and 110 Vac nominal.

2. Verify that the input downstream RF signal level is between 0 dBmV and +30 dBmV.

3. Verify that the downstream modulation error ratio (MER) going into the hub is within the

budgeted range for this link. In general a minimum MER of approximately 35 dB is

required for 256 QAM operation and 31 dB is required for 64 QAM operation.

A B

Figure 4-1: Hub Installation Diagram

Secure the Hub to the Strand

)Using the antenna pattern decals located on the top and side of the hub, align the hub

antenna in the approximate direction of customer site(s). Install as shown in Figure 4-1 per

the steps provided below using a 7/16” combination or socket wrench. It is recommended

that the hub be located on the strand as close as possible to the utility pole to minimize

swaying in windy conditions.

1. Attach the bracket to the messenger strand with the hanger bolts at A and B. Tighten

the hanger bolts lightly. If the existing cable bundle lashed below the messenger strand

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is sufficiently thick to interfere with the top of the Hub cover, the two elevation

adjustment bolts D can be relocated to a pair of upper holes G on the back plate F.

2. Loosen horizontal adjustment bolt C and rotate the hub so that it is pointed at the center

of the area to be served by this hub. Tighten azimuth adjustment bolt C.

3. Loosen the two elevation adjustment bolts at D (one on each side of the mounting

bracket) and tip the Hub back plate F so that it is parallel to the azimuth adjustment bolt

C. Tighten the elevation adjustment bolts lightly.

4. Loosen the hanger bolts A and B and slide them in the slots E at the top of the mounting

bracket until the hub balances and the back plate F is perpendicular to the ground.

Tighten the hanger bolts A and B.

5. Loosen the two elevation adjustment bolts at D (one on each side of the mounting

bracket) and tip the hub up or down to point it at the center of the area to be served.

Tighten the two elevation adjustment bolts D.

6. Ensure that all bolts are tightened securely.

7. Using a 75 ohm F connector coaxial cable, connect the Hub to the power passing tap.

8. This completes the physical installation of the Hub.

Establish a Local Connection to the Hub

)Connect a laptop computer to the RJ-45 Ethernet port of the Hub and connect to the Hub

via an Internet Explorer 5.x or higher with the IP address set to 192.168.100.1.

Note: If your lap top Ethernet Port alternates between “connected” and “not connected” you

should reconfigure its LAN port speed and duplex setting from Auto to 10Mbps.

The hub should respond with the “Enter Network Password” prompt.

Enter the “user id” and password. The default user id “admin” and password is “arcwave”.

Verify the Embedded Cable Modem has achieved operational maintenance state.

) Referring to the Cable Status page of the user interface:

Verify that the Embedded Cable Modem has successfully completed its initialization sequence.

If it has not, troubleshoot per normal procedures.

Set up and verify the Hub’s cable plant interface

) Referring to the Arcwave MIB page of the user interface:

• Verify that the Upstream Frequency and CATV EIA Input Channel settings are correct. If

Cable Interface Control and Automatic Frequency Set are enabled these values will be

entered automatically based on the values being used by the ECM. You can override

these values by disabling the Cable Interface Control and Automatic Frequency Set

features and entering them manually,

• Verify that DCE Lock is set to true.

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Set up and verify the Hub’s wireless interface

)Referring to the Arcwave MIB page of the user interface:

• Set the Downstream Air Frequency.

• Set Select Downstream Power level the appropriate setting:

a. High for use with AX1455-SM-90, AX1455-SM-60, and AX1455-VM-90 Model

Hubs operating with 64 QAM downstream modulation and links greater than

¼ mile.

b. Medium for use with all model Hubs operating with 256 QAM downstream

modulation and 64 QAM modulation with links less than or equal to ¼ mile.

c. Low for use with all model Hubs at links less than 500 feet.

Note: The “High” power setting is for use with the AX1455-SM-90, AX1455-SM-60 and AX1455-

VM-90 Network Hubs. Use of the “High” power setting with the AX1455-SM-25 cancels the FCC

certification and voids the user’s authority to operate the unit in the 5.8 GHz band.

• Verify that Downstream Enable and Upstream Enable are set to true.

If the Cable Interface Control is enabled and the ECM is operational, the Upstream

Attenuation level is set automatically based on the upstream transmit power level of the

ECM. If the ECM is not operation, then the Upstream Attenuation level must be set

manually. A good starting point is 30 dB.

• Verify that Downstream Lock and Upstream Lock are set to true.

Set the Hub Management Mode

)Referring to the Administration table on the Maintenance page and Arcwave MIB page of

the user interface:

1. Enter Title, if desired, otherwise it defaults to the MAC address of the ECM.

2. Choose the method for managing the Hub by setting the Select Control Mode:

• If Control via HTTP is chosen, then the Hub can be managed remotely over the

cable network or locally using the Ethernet port and the HTTP-based user

interface.

• If the Control via SNMP is chosen, then the Hub can be managed remotely over

the cable network using SNMP.

3. Set the Alarm Destination IP address, id desired.

CPE installation

)Install the mounting hardawre (e.g. non-penetrating roof mount, eaves mount) and wiring

per the manufacturer’s recommended procedures and in accordance with the National

Electric Code and local ordinances.

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Note: The CPE accommodates a mounting pipe with of 1-1/4” to 2-3/8” in diameter and the

CPE and mounting pipe require a minimum of 12 inches clearance on all sides for optimal

performance.

Note: The CPE should be located as close to the edge of the building nearest the hub as

possible. When the CPE is mounted towards the middle or back of the building, the incoming

wireless signal may be reflected by the rooftop impairing the performance of the link. The CPE

must be placed high enough on the rooftop to provide the required Fresnel zone clearance

(Fresnel zone = blockage free zone).

Affix the CPE mounting mast

)Referring to Figure 4-2, loosen the "Side/side alignment bolts and slide the CPE over the

mounting pipe. Visually align the CPE in the direction of the Hub and snug the side/side

alignment bolts to hold the CPE in place.

Mounting bracket (included)

Elevation alignment bolt

F-connector (before taping)

Pipe

Side/side alignment bolt

Figure 4-2: CPE Mounting Diagram

Install the Coaxial Cable and Ground Connection

)Install the coaxial cable and ground connection as shown in Figure 4-3:

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Figure 4-3: CPE Wiring Diagram

)Connect an RG-6 coaxial cable to the F connector located on the rear of the CPE.

Waterproof the connection using a suitable method such as taping with Coax-Seal2 or

Scotch #88.

Note: Be sure to leave sufficient cable slack for final CPE alignment and ensure that the cable

runs directly downward from the connector to avoid water running down the cable and into the F

connection.

)Route the coaxial cable to the building entry point utilizing UV-resistant tie-wraps and

staples or cable clamps as required.

Note: UV-rated cable should be used outdoors. In some buildings plenum-rated or riser-rated

cable is required for inside runs.

2 Coax-Seal is available from Universal Electronics, Inc. Phone: 828-293-2222.

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)Mount a CATV system standard grounding device in Figure 4-4 as close as possible to the

point of cable entry into the building. Connect the grounding device to a suitable “grounding

electrode” as required per local building codes.3

)Connect the RG-6 coaxial cable from the CPE to the grounding device and waterproof all

outdoor F connectors.

To Subscriber Transceiver

Grounding device

Ground wire (green or bare)

To power inserter

& cable modem

Figure 4-4: Grounding device at subscriber premises

)Inside the subscriber premises, route the RG-6 from the building entrance point to where the

cable modem will be used.

)Terminate and install an F connector on the cable. Connect the cable from the CPE to the

“RF + PWR” F female connector of the power inserter.

Install the power adaptor and DC inserter

)Install the DC inserter as show in Figure 4-5. Connect the power adaptor to the DC inserter

as show in Figure 4-3 and figure 4-5. Plug the power adaptor into a surge protected AC

power receptacle. Note the AC Power Pack must be within 300 feet of the CPE.

3 The National Electric Code, sections 820-33 and 820-40, describes this requirement in detail.

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Figure 4-5: Power Inserter and AC/DC adaptor

CPE Alignment

Note: The higher the received signal level, the less likely the system will be affected by

interference, plant variations, and geography. High received signal strengths are obtained by

proper alignment of the CPE to the Hub.

Connect the signal strength meter

)Connect the port of the DC inserter going to the cable modem to the RX side of the AR100

signal strength meter (depicted in Figure 4-6) or equivalent signal strength meter .

Figure 4-6: AR100 Signal Strength Meter (SSM)

)Align the CPE for maximum signal strength as follows:

To CPE

To Cable Modem

To Power

Pack

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1. Using a 7/16” wrench (open end, box or socket), loosen the two elevation alignment

bolts until the CPE can be tilted up or down by hand, but will hold its position.

2. Observe the display of the alignment device being employed and orient the CPE up and

down to achieve a maximum peak signal. Adjust the gain control on the AR100 as

needed.

3. Tighten the elevation alignment bolts slightly.

4. Using the same wrench loosen the four mounting bolts so the CPE can be oriented side

to side by hand.

5. Observe the display of the alignment device being employed and orient the CPE side to

side to achieve a maximum peak signal.

6. Tighten the elevation alignment bolts slightly.

7. Repeat the elevation (tilt up or down) adjustment, and then the azimuth (side by side)

adjustment once again.

8. Tighten the elevation alignment (tilt) bolts, taking care not to over tighten.

9. Tighten the mounting bolts firmly, but do not over tighten.

10. Disconnect the coaxial cable from the RX side of the AR100 and connect to the cable

modem.

Verify CPE output signal at input to cable modem

)Using a Digital Cable TV Installation Meter, measure the downstream RF channel power

level. The typical target power level range is between 0 and +7 dBmV.

DS received power level is too

high

DS received power level is too

low

DS signal is not present

If the DS received power level

is too high install one or more

10 dB (AX3255-ECF-10) or 20

dB (AX3255-ECF-20) low

pass attenuators between the

power inserter and the cable

modem.

If more than 30 dB of

attenuation is required and the

Select Downstream Power

setting is High, change the

setting to Medium.

Verify Downstream Power

setting is correct.

Reduce the cable and RF

hardware loss between CPE

and cable modem or add bi-

directional amplification.

Redo the CPE alignment

process

Verify the wireless range and

LOS path between Hub and

CPE are within specified

limits.

Verify integrity of in-building

cabling and power.

Make sure CPE Power

Adaptor and DC inserter are

installed properly.

Check DC power level at input

to CPE.

Check coaxial cable

connections.

Verify the wireless range and

LOS path between Hub and

CPE are within specified

limits.

Table 4-2: DS power level at CPE

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Cable Modem Installation

)Connect the cable modem to the modem side of the DC power inserter as shown in Figure

4-4 and Figure 4-6. Complete installation of the cable modem using normal procedures.

If the cable modem registers with the network

Verify the downstream signal level

) Using the cable modem’s diagnostic interface, check that the downstream signal level is

within the desired cable modem operating range.

DS received power level is too high DS received power level is too low

If the DS received power level is too high

install one or more 10 dB (AX3255-ECF-10)

or 20 dB (AX3255-ECF-20) low pass

attenuators between the power inserter and

the cable modem.

If more than 30 dB of attenuation is required

and the Select Downstream Power setting is

High, change the setting to Medium.

Check that the Select Downstream Power

setting is correct.

Reduce the cable and RF hardware loss

between CPE and cable modem or add bi-

directional amplification.

Redo the CPE alignment process

Verify the wireless range and LOS path

between Hub and CPE are within

specified limits.

Table 4-3: DS received power level at the Cable Modem

Verify the upstream signal level

)Using the cable modem’s diagnostic interface, check the upstream signal (US) level is within

the desired operating range.

US transmit power of the cable modem is too

high

US transmit power of the cable modem is

too low

If the US transmit power is too high, decrease

the Upstream Attenuation in the Arcwave MIB

Maintenance page of the user interface

setting by an amount equal to the desired

decrease in the upstream power level. i.e. if

the US transmit power is 50 dBmv and it

should be 45 dBmV then reduced the

Upstream Attenuation setting by 50 dBmV

minus 45 dBmV, or 5 dBmV.

Reduce the cable and RF hardware loss

If the US transmit power is too low,

increase the Upstream Attenuation in the

Arcwave MIB Maintenance page of the

user interface setting by an amount equal

to the desired increase in the upstream

power level. i.e. if the US transmit power

is 40 dBmv and it should be 45 dBmV

then increase the Upstream Attenuation

setting by 50 dBmV minus 45 dBmV, or 5

dBmV.

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between CPE and cable modem or add

amplification.

Redo the CPE alignment process

Verify the wireless range and LOS path

between Hub and CPE are within specified

limits.

Table 4-4: US transmit power level troubleshooting

If the cable modem doesn’t register with the network

If the cable modem does not register with the network, troubleshoot as follows:

Problem Solution

Does not detect and lock on DS channel Check to see if the MER of the downstream

RF channel is within specificied limits:

MER should be at or above 27 dB for 64

QAM, and 31 dB for 256 QAM. If it is not,

check the following:

Verify that the Select Downstream Power

setting is correct for the downstream

modulation and wireless range.

Change Downstream Air Frequency to a

different channel to rule out interference.

Verify the wireless range and LOS path

between Hub and CPE are within specified

limits.

Does not detect and lock on US channel Using the cable modem’s diagnostic

interface, see if the cable modem is seeing

the correct upstream RF channel.

If it does see the channel and can’t lock on,

reduce the Upstream Attenuation setting at

the Hub.

If it does not see the channel, and Cable

Interface Control and Automatic Frequency

Set are enabled, verify that the Hub ECM and

the subscriber cable modem are assigned to

the same upstream frequency and are

excluded from an upstream load balancing

group.

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If it does not see the channel, go to the Hub

and check the following:

Using -20 dB monitor port of the Hub verify

the Hub is receiving a wireless signal from

the CPE.

If there is a signal, vary the Upstream

Attenuation setting at Hub until the cable

modem locks on the US channel.

If there is not a signal:

Verify that the cable modem transmitter is

working.

Replace the CPE

Cable Modem does not receive an IP address Perform normal cable modem installation

troubleshooting procedures.

Cable modem does not receive time of day

(ToD)

Perform normal cable modem installation

troubleshooting

Cable modem does not receive config file Perform normal cable modem installation

troubleshooting

Cable modem initializes, receives a config file,

and then reboots

Make sure the configuration file being

downloaded to the cable modem does not

contain downstream channel information. The

downstream RF channel frequency being

delivered by the CPE to the Cable Modem is

different than what is received at the Hub.

Table 4-5: Cable modem registration

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Link Verification

Downstream path measurements

DS Modulation Expected Performance Troubleshooting

64 QAM 27 dB MER

10-8 BER, post-error correction

Inspect the constellation to

determine the type of impairment

affecting the signal and troubleshoot

accordingly.

Verify the plant MER is greater than

required for the downstream

modulation

256QAM 31 dB MER

10-8 BER, post-error correction

Verify the downstream power level

into the cable modem is between -6

dBmv and +15 dBmV.

Inspect the constellation to

determine the type of impairment

affecting the signal and troubleshoot

accordingly.

Verify the plant MER is greater than

required for the downstream

modulation

Table 4-6: Downstream path measurements

Upstream path measurements

Parameter Expected Performance Troubleshooting

CM output Power +40-52 dBmV typical. 58

dBmV max for QPSK, 55

dBmV for 16 QAM

If CM output power is too high,

reduce the amount of loss in the

drop to allow for margin or reduce

the Upstream Attenuation setting.

BER 10-8 BER, post-error correction

for QPSK and 16 QAM

To test BER on the return

path, the analyzer can ping the

CMTS with a packet of known

data. The ping command will

return the packet to the

analyzer from the CMTS on

the downstream path. To be

sure the packet does not go

any further than the CMTS

port; the analyzer can use a

trace route command to the

Verify RF return path performance

with the wireless link.

Check for interference in the 5.250

to 5.350 GHz band. If interference

is present, try changing the

upstream frequency HI/LO setting.

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dynamic host configuration

protocol (DHCP) server to

determine the route. The first

Internet protocol (IP) address

in the route to server is the

CMTS port.

Table 4-7: Upstream Path Measurements

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USER INTERFACE

The Hub contains an HTTP-based web tool that can be used to interface to the unit. Following is

a guide to using this tool. The following functions are supported: System Info, Cable Status,

Signal, Event Log, Maintenance, and Arcwave MIB.

Accessing the Interface

To access the interface you first must be logged onto a computer that is in some way connected

to the Hub. This can be done either directly using the RJ-45 port on the Hub or through the

cable network. Enter the IP address of the Hub (default IP address on the Ethernet interface is

192.168.100.1) into the address bar of your browser and press the enter key on your keyboard.

Figure 5-1: Hub login screen

When the Hub is accessed the user is presented with a login screen (Figure 5-1). The user id is

‘admin” and the password is ‘arcwave” (all lower case without quotes). The user id and

password can be changed using the Maintenance page.

Cable Status Page

Figure 5-2: Cable Status page

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The Cable Status page is the default web page and contains information on the status of the

ECM. Figure 5-2 shows the results for a normal ECM connection to the cable network. If the

ECM has failed to connect properly to the cable network, fewer of the tasks will be registered as

Success. The first one not showing as Success will be the task that is failing.

Initialize Hardware The embedded modem check its hardware

Find Downstream The embedded modem find the available downstream

frequency

Ranging After the embedded modem locks onto the available

downstream. It will get the upstream information from

CMTS and try to find the available upstream channel. It will

adjust the upstream tranmist power such that the CMTS

receives the signal at the desired power level.

DHCP Bound The embedded modem is getting IP address from DHCP

server

Set Time-of-Day The embedded modem is trying to synchronize the device

time with TOD (time of day) server. The modem still can get

registered even it fails in getting TOD response.

Download CM Config file The embedded modem is getting configuration file from

TFTP server. And the IP address of TFTP server should be

specified in DHCP options

Registration The embedded modem use the configuration parameters

inside Cable Modem config file and request service from

CMTS

Pause Searching Downstream Stop all the tasks from downstream searching. Thus the

embedded modem will not try to register with CMTS

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System Info Page

Figure 5-3: System Info page

The System info page contains General Information on the ECM including hardware and

software revision, MAC address, and DOCSIS standard compliance. It also contains Cable

Modem IP information that provides important IP networking information required to access the

ECM.

General Information

Embedded Modem Model Name The model name of the Modem that embedded inside

Hardware Version The hardware version of the embedded modem

Software Version The software version of the embedded modem

Software Build Number The minor software version of the embedded modem. Some

times if the same code were compiled in different time, it will

has different build number. Generally it will be “00”.

MAC Address The MAC address of the embedded modem. This is used to

provision the device to be access. This MAC address

should be added in the DHCP server behind CMTS

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Ethernet side. And need to assign the MAC address with

corresponding configuration to get service.

System Time The time that embedded modem get from TOD server and

the time-offset configure on DHCP server.

System Up Tome The duration from the last system boot up

Standard Specification Compliant The standard specification that embedded modem complies

with. DOCSIS 1.1/DOCSIS 2.0 stands for that this is a

DOCSIS 2.0 Modem and backward compatible with

DOCSIS 1.1. If it shows DOCSIS 1.1 only that means this is

a DOCSIS 1.1 only cable modem.

Cable Modem IP Information

IP Address The IP address that embedded modem get from the DHCP

server

Subnet Mask The subnet mask of embedded modem that assigned from

DHCP server

Gateway IP The default gateway IP address of embedded modem that

assigned from DHCP server

DHCP Lease Time The lease time that embedded modem get from the DHCP

server

Attached Device

MAC Address The MAC address of other device that attached with this

embedded modem.

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Signal Page

Figure 5-4: Signal Page

The Signal Page contains information on the signal status of the upstream and downstream

DOCSIS channels:

Arcwave MIB

Default Downstream Frequency Optionally choose the frequency where the ECM should first

attempt to acquire the downstream RF channel. This setting

will speed up the downstream RF channel acquisition time

by instructing the ECM to go directly to the indicated

frequency where the RF channel is located.

Frequency The frequency of the downstream channel that ECM is

locked on.

QAM Mode The modulation of the downstream channel that ECM is

locked on.

Channel Power The power level that ECM receives at this location.

SNR The signal noise ratio that the ECM receives at this location.

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Upstream Signal

Channel ID The ID of the upstream channel that ECM is either

attempting to, or is, locked on.

Frequency The frequency of that US channel ID

Channel Width The channel width specified for this US channel ID.

(Specified in upstream channel profile inside CMTS)

Channel Power The transmit power of the ECM. The Channel Power

displayed is 10 dB higher than the actual upstream power

level at the F connector on the Hub.

DOCSIS 1.0 Class of Service Parameters

Class ID Indicates the class of service ID.

Max Downstream Rate (bps) The maximum downstream data rate that the ECM is

permitted to use.

Max Upstream Rate (bps) The maximum upstream data rate that the ECM is permitted

to use.

Upstream Channel Priority The preferred upstream channel ID for the ECM to use.

Guaranteed Min Upstream Data

(bps)

The minimum upstream data rate that is reserved for the

ECM to use.

Privacy Enable Enables the encryption of the frames transmitted using RF

signal over coaxial cable between CMTS and the ECM.

Event Log Page

Figure 5-5: System Event Log page

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The Event Log page contains event information for the ECM and ARCSmart. The Event Log is

presented in reverse chronological order, so the most recent log entry is at the top. Each entry

in the log is time stamped in the format MMDDYYhhmmss in GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). The

time stamp is replaced by asterisks if the cable modem has not yet acquired the time.

The event log is useful when diagnosing sporadic problems, and can reveal the reason for the

ECM having previously gone offline. Not every line in the log represents an error, even if it is

flagged as an error. Log entries of events affecting the data service are flagged Critical, Alert, or

Emergency. DOCSIS standard events are reported for the ECM and following are the valid

ARCSmart 2.0 events:

System Event Log

Index The sequence in index of according to the time that event

occurred.

Date/Time The date and time that the event occurred

ID The abbreviation and classification of the event inside the

device. Where;

T01 is equivalent to T1 timeout - Wait for UCD timeout

T02 is equivalent to T2 timeout - Wait for broadcast ranging

timeout

T03 is equivalent to T3 failure or timeout - Wait for ranging

response

T04 is equivalent to T4 failure or timeout - Wait for unicast

ranging opportunity.

T06 is equivalent to T6 failure - Wait for REG-RSP and REG-

ACK

That defined in CM-SP-RFIv2.0-I06-040804

Level The severity level of this event

Text The description of that event

Clear Log Clear log clears the System Event Log

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Event Syntax Event

Message Text

Severity Customer

Symptom

Explanation of event

/Corrective Action

What will the

Customer

Experience

AR300 System Lock Lost The Unit has

lost lock in the

Upstream or

Downstream

Critical Modems on

the

ARCXtend

system lose

sync

The transmitter or

receiver module (or

both) has lost lock/

Clear alarms and/or

reset power on unit

& check if condition

goes away

Lost of traffic,

system outage

AR300 Hub Dead The Unit is

dead.

Critical Modems on

the

ARCXtend

system lose

sync

The transmitter or

receiver module or

both stop

communicating with

the control module/

Clear alarms and/or

reset power on unit

& check if condition

goes away

Lost of traffic,

system outage

AR300 Input voltage outside

of tolerance

Voltage level is

either below or

above

tolerance limits

Major This alarm

gets

displayed

The voltage being

supplied to the Unit

is improper/ Check

voltage levels &

clear alarm

No immediate

impact but

could result in

loss of traffic,

system outage.

Warning: The Hub is

operating within 10C of its

maximum operating

temperature.

The Unit is

operating near

its maximum

operating

temperature

Major This alarm

gets

displayed

The Unit is operating

near its maximum

operating

temperature. Check

temperature and

clear alarm. If

problem persists

consider adding a

sun shield to unit.

No immediate

impact but

could result in

loss of traffic,

system outage.

AR300 DCE Unlocked or

Error

The Control

module has

lost lock

Critical Modems on

the

ARCXtend

system lose

sync

The Control module

has lost lock/ Clear

alarms and/or reset

power on unit &

check if condition

goes away

Lost of traffic,

system outage

AR300 Upstream (Receiver)

Unlocked or Error"

The Upstream

module has

lost lock.

Critical Modems on

the

ARCXtend

system lose

sync

The Upstream

module has lost lock/

Clear alarms and/or

reset power on unit

& check if condition

goes away

Lost of traffic,

system outage

AR300

Downstream(Transmitter)

Unlocked or Error

The

Downstream

module has

lost lock.

Critical Modems on

the

ARCXtend

system lose

sync

The Downstream

module has lost lock/

Clear alarms and/or

reset power on unit

& check if condition

goes away

Lost of traffic,

system outage

Local Parameter

Modification Notification

There has

been a change

in the

parameters on

the control

module

Normal A change in

parameters is

made via CLI

or by the

control

module

There has been a

change in the

parameters on the

control module/ Do

nothing - it's an

informative alarm

No impact,

informational

only. Note

changes made

via CLI may be

reset upon

reboot of unit.

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Table 5-1: ARCSmart Event Messages

Maintenance

Figure 5-6: Maintenance Page

The Maintenance page provides the ability to change the user id and password. After entering

the new username, password and click on the Apply button. The username and password will

updated to the new settings.

Arcwave MIB Maintenance

New User Name New User Name

Old Password Old User Password.

New Password New User Password.

Confirm Password Re-enter New User Password.

Select Control Mode Chose the method for managing the Hub.

If Control via HTTP is chosen, then the Hub can be managed

remotely over the cable network or locally via the Hub’s

Ethernet port, using a PC and the HTTP-based user

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interface.

If the Control via SNMP is chosen, then the Hub can be

managed remotely over the cable network using SNMP.

Enter Title Enter a 40 characters alphanumeric string. The default

setting is the MAC address of the ECM. This parameter can

be used to give a unique identifier for the Hub.

Reset to Factory Defaults Select Apply to return the AR300 MIB settings to the factory

default values listed below.

Element Default Value

============ ====================

Username admin

Password arcwave

Control Mode SNMP

Title <MAC address of BRM-3520>

Cable Interface Control Enable

Automatic Frequency Set Enable

Local Ethernet Interface Control Enable

Network Access Disable

Select Upstream Band High

Upstream Attenuation 99

Downstream Enable False

Upstream Enable False

Select Downstream Power Low

Alarm Mask FFFF

PureBurst ON

TFTP Server IP Address 0.0.0.0

Firmware Upgrade Filename <blank>

Reset ARCXtend Select Apply to reset the AR300 program counter to one.

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Arcwave MIB page

Figure 5-7: Arcwave MIB page - Top

The Arcwave MIB page contains information and configurable parameters pertaining to the

operation of the Hub and contained in the Arcwave Enterprise MIB.

Arcwave MIB Maintenance

ARCXtend Id Displays the Hub type, AX1455, AX1455 Standard Band (5.8

GHz), AX1455 Extended Band (5.8 GHz), AX1555 (future),

AX1655 (Enhanced) and AX1755 (future). This parameter is

used internally by ARCSmart to customize the user interface

based on the Hub type.

Cable Interface Control Chose “Enable” to turn-on the RF interface of the ECM and

“Disable” to turn it off. This parameter is useful when the Hub

is used for a non-DOCSIS application, such as the wireless

transport of a digital video or CBR (constant bit rate) voice

signal, and there is no DOCSIS channel on the cable plant.

Selecting the “Disable” setting will prevent the ECM from

continually scanning for a downstream channel, when none

is present. The default setting is “Enable”

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When Cable Interface Control is set to “Disable”, Network

Access is set to “Disable” and Upstream Attenuation can not

be set to “99”, automatic mode.

Auto Frequency Set Chose “ENABLE” to have ARCSmart automatically program

the Hub CATV EIA Input Channel and Upstream

Frequency parameters with the same values used by the

ECM. When set to “ENABLE” these parameters will change

whenever the values are changed at the ECM. This setting is

used for plug-n-play installation of the Hub. Chose “Disable”

when these parameters will be set manually to values

different than those used by the ECM. In this mode, the

values entered will persist regardless of the values used by

the ECM and across a Hub power outage or reboot. This

mode is useful when the Hub will transmit a non-DOCSIS

channel, such as digital video or CBR voice.

The default setting is “Enable”. Note: “Cable Interface

Control” must be set to “Enable” in order for this element to

be set to “Enable”.

Local Ethernet Interface Chose “Enable” to allow local connection to the Hub via the

RJ-45 connector. Chose “Disable” to disable the RJ-45

connection and prevent anyone from connecting locally to

the Hub.

When Local Ethernet Interface is set to “Disable”, Network

Access is also set to “Disable”.

Network Access Chose “Enable” to allow a locally connecting computer to

obtain an IP address, via DHCP, from the head end server

and to access the cable IP network.

Chose “Disable” to prevent a locally connected computer

from accessing the cable IP network. The locally connected

computer will be assigned a default IP address in the

192.168.100.0/24 network.

Select Upstream Band Not used with AX1455.

Upstream Frequency Displays the frequency of the upstream channel that is being

received by the Hub.

CATV EIA Input Channel Displays the EIA standard channel number of the

downstream channel that is being received by the Hub.

Upstream Attenuation Chose the amount of attenuation (in dB) in the upstream

receive path of the Hub.

If “99” is entered, ARCSmart will automatically set the

attenuation based on the upstream channel transmit power

out of the ECM.

If a number in the valid range from 0 to 64 is entered, the

attenuation is set to that value.

This parameter is used to increase or decrease the upstream

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channel transmit power of a cable modem connected

wirelessly to a Hub. Increasing the attenuation will cause the

CMTS to increase the cable modem’s upstream channel

transmit power. Decreasing the attenuation will cause the

CMTS to decrease the cable modem’s upstream channel

transmit power. The change in the attenuation and the

change in the upstream channel transmit power, while

loosely related, is not one to one.

Note: “Cable Interface Control” must be set to “Enable” in

order for this element to be set to “99” (Automatic Upstream

Attenuation setting).

Downstream Air Frequency Chose the downstream wireless carrier frequency.

Valid settings for AX1455 model Hubs are: 5,813, 5,819,

5,825, 5,831, 5,837 and 5,843 (in MHz).

Downstream Enable Chose “TRUE” to turn on the downstream wireless

transmitter and “False” to turn it off. The default setting is

“False”.

Upstream Enable Chose “TRUE” to turn on the upstream wireless receiver and

“FALSE” to turn it off. The default setting is “False”.

Select Downstream Power Chose the downstream wireless transmitter power setting:

High, Medium or Test

Alarm Mask The alarm mask corresponds to the hex number, which when

translated into a binary number gives an 8 digit number. The

position of a digit ‘1’, in that number, would enable the

corresponding alarm and a digit ‘0’ would disable the

corresponding alarm. All 0’s masks all alarms, all F’s lets all

alarms through, individual alarms are respresented as

follows:

Bit 0: 1 = System Lock Lost

Bit 1: 1 = Hub Dead

Bit 2: 1 = Input voltage outside of tolerance

Bit 3: 1 = Downstream (Transmitter) Over Temperature

Bit 4: 1 = DCE Unlocked or Error

Bit 5: 1 = Upstream (Receiver) Unlocked or Error

Bit 6: 1 = Downstream (Transmitter) Unlocked or Error

Bit 7: 1 = Local modification notification

Example: If the user wanted alarms “System Lock Lost, Input

voltage outside of tolerance, DCE Unlocked or Error and

Local Parameter Modification Notification” turned on & the

rest turned off, he would have to set the alarm mask to 0095

(Hex), which corresponds to 10010101 (Binary). The bits that

correspond to the alarms we want turned on have been set

to 1 & the rest have been set to 0.

Alarm Destination Enter the IP address where SNMP traps are to be sent by

the Hub.

Real time monitor Click on the “Apply” button to refresh the Real Time Monitor

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display.

PureBurst Chose “On” to enable PureBurst and “Off” to disable

PureBurst. When no traffic is present on the upstream cable

interface, PureBurst mutes the interface preventing the

introduction of ingress noise into the cable network. Default

setting is “On”.

Figure 5-8: Arcwave MIB page – Bottom

Firmware Download Information

TFTP server IP Address Enter the TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) server’s IP

address.

Firmware Upgrade Filename Enter the file name of the ARCSmart controller (AR300

Module) firmware to be downloaded to the Hub.

Start Upgrade Click the “Apply” button to initiate the download. The

download of the new controller firmware will take up to two

minutes. The download can be verified by refreshing the

page. The version number of the downloaded firmware

should be displayed in the Firmware Version Number box

under in the Real Time Monitor Information table.

Arcwave MIB Real Time Monitor Information

Firmware Version Number: Displays the ARCSmart firmware version number.

Hardware Version Number: Displays the ARCSmart AR300 module hardware revision

number.

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DCE Lock: Displays the status of the PLL (Phase Lock Loop) in the

AR300 module. It will display “TRUE” if the Hub if the PLL is

working properly and “FALSE” if it is not.

Transmitter Lock: Displays the status of the Hub wireless transmitter. It will

display “TRUE” if the Hub is tuned to transmit at the

downstream wireless carrier frequency.

Transmitter Power Level: Displays the power level of the Hub wireless transmitter into

the antenna.

Transmitter Temperature: Displays the temperature in degrees Celsius at the surface of

the Hub wireless transmitter module.

Receiver Lock: Displays the status of the Hub wireless receiver. It will

display “TRUE” if the Hub is tuned to receive at the upstream

wireless carrier frequency.

Power Supply Voltage: Displays the DC voltage at the ARCSmart AR300 module. It

indirectly reflects the status of the AC adaptor.

Upstream Power Level: Displays the approximate upstream transmit power level. It is

the upstream transmit power level of the ECM minus 10

dBmV.

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HUB UPGRADE PROCEDURE

Via HTTP Interface

1. Upgrade ECM software to new version using your normal cable modem upgrade procedure.

Verify empty pull down menus in Arcwave MIB page.

2. Upgrade AR300 (ARCSmart) firmware using the Firmware Download utility on the Arcwave

MIB page.

3. Select "Reset To Factory Defaults" on the Maintenance page.

4. After CM resets and becomes operational, verify pull down menus in Arcwave MIB page are

functional.

Via SNMP Interface

1. Upgrade ECM software to new version using your normal cable modem upgrade procedure.

Verify empty pull down menus in Arcwave MIB page.

2. Upgrade AR300 (ARCSmart) firmware using the Firmware Download utility on the Arcwave

MIB page.

3. Set "factoryReset" OID to "true" (1) in admin table within Arcwave MIB.

Via ARCNet

1. Upgrade ECM software to new version using your normal cable modem upgrade procedure.

Verify empty pull down menus in Arcwave MIB page.

2. Upgrade AR300 (ARCSmart) firmware (refer to ARCNet User Guide for instructions on how

to do this in real time - Do NOT Schedule an upgrade for later).

3. Select "Reset To Factory Defaults" on the Maintenance page Accessories

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ARCXTEND ACCESSORIES

The following accessories are available from Arcwave to use with the ARCXtend solution. To

purchase accessories, contact your sales representative.

• AR100 Signal Strength Meter – For use in CPE alignment.

Figure 6-1: AR100 Signal Strength Meter

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SPECIFICATIONS

AX1455 Network Hub

Wireless Channels Downstream: 20, 6.0 MHz Channels

Upstream: 14, 3.2 MHz Channels

7, 6.4 MHz Channels

Wireless Frequency Range (TX) 5.813 to 5.843 GHz; (RX) 5.725 to 5.742 GHz

Maximum Transmit Output

Power

High: +15 dBm

(Note: The “High” power setting is for use with the AX1455-

SM-90, AX1455-SM-60 and AX1455-VM-90 Network Hubs.

Use of the “High” power setting with the AX1455-SM-25

cancels the FCC certification and voids the user’s authority to

operate the unit in the 5.8 GHz band.)

Medium: +9 dBm

Low: -1 dBm

RF Frequency Range 90 to 860 MHz (Downstream); 5 to 42 MHz (Upstream)

D/S Modulation Supported 64 QAM, and 256 QAM

U/S Modulation Supported QPSK, 16 QAM, and 64 QAM

D/S Input Signal Level into the

Hub

0 to +30 dBmV

U/S Output Signal Level out of

the Hub

+35 dBmV Typical

U/S Receiver Noise Figure 5.0 dB Typical

Adjacent Channel Rejection Greater than 40 dB

Horizontal Beamwidth (–3 dB)

Vertical Beamwidth (-3 dB)

Transmit Gain

Receive Gain

AX1455-SM-60 AX1455-SM-25

60° 20°

18° 18°

15 dBi 19 dBi

14 dBi 16 dBi

Network Management

MIB

Remote

Local

SNMP MIB (Alarms, Parameters, Metrics)

SNMP or HTTP-bases User Interface

HTTP-bases User Interface

Services Supported DOCSIS, Digital and Analog Video, CBR Voice, T1/E1

Input Power 60 or 90 Vac nominal; 50 to 110 Vac actual; or +24 Vdc

Internal Operating Power +24 Vdc nominal

Power Dissipation 24 Watts Maximum (at 90Vac)

Operating Temperature Range –40°C to +65°C

Operating Humidity 100% condensing

Protocols SNMP v1/2/3, DOCSIS 2.0

Regulatory FCC, IC (Canada)

Connections DC Power and Data port RJ-45

Cable port F-Type female

-20 dB Monitor port F-Type female

Dimensions and Weight AX1455-SM-60/25

17” x 7.5” x 5.6”, 8.2 lbs.

Table 7-1: AX1455 Specifications

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AX3255 Customer Premise Antenna / Transceiver (CPE)

Wireless Channels Downstream: 6, 6.0 MHz Channels

Upstream: 11, 3.2 MHz Channels

Wireless Frequency Range (TX) 5.813 to 5.843 GHz; (RX) 5.725 to 5.742 GHz

Maximum Transmit Output

Power

+36 dBm EIRP Maximum

Receiver Noise Figure Less than 5.0 dB typical

DOCSIS Frequency Range 90 to 150 MHz (Downstream); 5 to 42 MHz (Upstream)

Downstream Modulation

Supported

64 QAM and 256 QAM

Upstream Modulation

Supported

QPSK, 16 QAM, and 64 QAM

Upstream Input Signal Level +25 to +58 dBmV

Downstream Output Signal

Level

Variable, based on link distance; +20 dBmV Typical

Minimum Downstream Input

Signal Level to the Cable

Modem

64 QAM: -15 to +15 dBmV

256 QAM: -6 to +15 dBmV

Receiver Noise Figure 3 dB Typical

Antenna

Horiz. Tx Beamwidth (3 dB)

Vertical Tx Beamwidth (-3 dB)

Transmit Gain

Receive Gain

10°

20°

14 dBi

22 dBi

Mechanical, System, and Regulatory

Input Power 120 Vac Power Pack

Operating Power 18 Vdc Power over Coax

Maximum Distance from CPE

to Power Pack

300 feet

Power Dissipation 5 Watts Maximum

Operating Temperature Range –40°C to +65°C

Operating Humidity 100% condensing

Regulatory FCC, IC (Canada)

Mounting 1-1/4” to 2-3/8” Pipe

Connections Cable port F-Type female

Dimensions and Weight 14-5/8” x 14-5/8” x 2-3/8”, 5.1 lbs.

Table 7-2: AX3255 Specifications

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Environment Specifications

The environmental specifications for the ARCXtend solution including the AX1455, AX3255 and

associated electrical and mechanical subassemblies are given in Table 7-3 below.

Requirement Specification

Altitude

Operating Low to 10,000 feet

Storage and Transportation Low to 50,000 feet

Ambient Temperature

Operating –40 to +65°C (Includes solar loading)

Storage –60 to +75°C

Humidity

Operating 5 to 100% RH Non-condensing

Storage 5 to 95% RH

Rain

Operating Wind driven rain of 5.8 in/hour at 70 MPH

May not cause a link outage, but can degrade performance)

Survival No requirement

Water immersion No leaks at 15 PSI internal pressure for 10 seconds

Salt Spray Per Specification – Comcast 1000 hrs.

Wind

Operating (Hub): 112 MPH (180km/hr) with 1 inch radial ice

May not cause a link outage, but can degrade performance.

The deviation of the antenna main beam axis should not be

more than 0.3 times the smaller of the two azithumal and

elevation HPBW as a general rule)

Survival (Hub)l: 125 MPH (200km/hr)

No significant loss of alignment after test

Vibration

Operating: 0.001 G2/Hz from 5-100 Hz (IEC 60068-2-6)

Survival: 0.01 G2/Hz from 5-100 Hz (IEC 60068-2-6)

Shock

Survival: IEC 60068-2-27

Packaged: 4 Ft. drop

Corrosion

Plated Surfaces: ASTM D-2247, ASTM B-117/DIN 75-302

Painted Surfaces: ASTM 117-B (Salt Spray), ASTM D3359, ASTM-D4060

UV Resistance/Stability ASTM G-53/DIN 53-505

Lightning/ESD 20kA IEC 1000-4-5 8/20µs Waveform

Surge Withstand Capability

(Hub)

CAT B3 6kV, 3kA Combination wave on all RF ports

CAT A3 6kV, 200A Ring Wave on DC power Port

CAT B3 6kA Combination wave on 120 Vac Transformer

Input

Table 7-3 Environmental Specifications

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ARCWAVE ENTERPRISE MIB R2.1

This guide describes Arcwave Enterprise Management Information Base (Arcwave MIB)

Release 2.1. The Arcwave Enterprise MIB is included in all ARCXtend Network Hubs.

The MIB file contains variables that can be set or read to provide information on network

devices and interfaces. The Arcwave MIB is a set of variables that are private extensions to the

Internet standard MIB II. The MIB II is documented in RFC 1213; Management Information Base

for Network Management of TCP/IP based Internets: MIB-II.

The listing of Arcwave MIB variables in the Arcwave.mib text file is identical to the listing of

Arcwave MIB variables in this guide. The Arcwave.mib file is included on each product

documentation CD and can also be obtained from Arcwave technical support.

The Arcwave MIB variables are accessible via the Simple Network Management Protocol

(SNMP), which is an application-layer protocol designed to facilitate the exchange of

management information between network devices.

Arcwave Enterprise MIB R2.1 Structure

The Arcwave MIB, named ArcwaveMib has the following structure:

Figure A-1 Arcwave MIB Structure

ArcwaveMib

arcwaveControl fwDloadInformation realtimemonitorInfo

arcwaveARCXtendId

arcwaveCableIF

arcwaveAutoFreqSet

ArcwaveEtherIF

ArcwaveNetworkAccess

arcwaveHiorLoUpstream

arcwaveUpstreamFreq

arcwaveEIAInputchanne

arcwaveUpstreamAttentuation

arcwaveDownstreamAirFreq

arcwaveDownstreamEnable

arcwaveUpstreamEnable

arcwaveSetQAMMode

arcwaveAlarmMask

arcwaveAlarmDestination

arcwaveRealtimemonitor

arcwaveBOM

arcwaveClearalarm

arcwaveTFTPserverIP

arcwaveFilename

acwaveInitiateFirmwareUpgrade

fwversionNumber

hwversion

dcelock

dslock

dstxpower

uslock

powersupplyvoltage

upstreamPowerLevel

transmittertemp

admin

controlMode

arcwaveTitle

webAccount

webPassword

factoryreset

resetAR300

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Arcwave Enterprise 2.1 MIB Element Definitions

Element Object Identifier Address Description Values Syntax Access Status Default

productType arcwaveMIB 1 1.3.6.1.4.1.18482

arcwaveControl productType 12 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.12

arcwaveARCXtendId arcwaveControl 1 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.12.1 This element indicates the

ARCXtend Hub type.

01 = AX1455

02 – AX1455

Standard

Band

03 – AX1455

Extended

Band

04 – AX1555

05 – AX1655

06 – AX1755

Integer Read Only Current 01

arcwaveCableIF arcwaveControl 2 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.12.2 This element turns the

cable interface of the ECM

on or off. When the

interface is turned on, the

ECM will continually look

for a downstream cable

channel.

0 = Enable

1 = Disable Integer Read/Write Current Enable

arcwaveAutoFreqSet arcwaveControl 3 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.12.3 This element enables or

disables the automatic

setting of

arcwaveEIAInputchannel

and

arcwaveUpstreamFreq.

0 = Disable

1 = Enable Integer Read/Write Current Enable

arcwaveEtherIF arcwaveControl 4 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.12.4 This element enables or

disables the local Ethernet

interface

0 = Disable

1 = Enable Integer Read/Write Current Enable

arcwaveNetworkAccess arcwaveControl 5 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.12.5 This element enables or

disables local access to

the Cable IP network.

0 = Disable

1 = Enable Integer Read/Write Current Disable

arcwaveHiorLoUpstream arcwaveControl 6 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.12.6 This element tells the Hub

to tune to one of the two

upstream wireless carrier

pairs.

The upstream DOCSIS

channel is transmitted by

the ArcWave CPE

simultaneously on two

1 = High

2 = Low Integer Read/Write Current Low

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frequencies:

1 = arcwaveUpstreamFreq

+ DOCSIS upstream

frequency

2 = arcwaveUpstreamFreq

- DOCSIS upstream

frequency (in MHz)

This element is included

for possible future support

of frequency diversity. It

can also be used when

interference is experienced

one of the two channels.

arcwaveUpstreamFreq arcwaveControl 7 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.12.7 This element contains the

upstream wireless

frequency (in MHz) that is

being used.

The BRM-3520 Cable

Modem programs the

AR300 Extender Module

with this value based on its

assigned upstream

DOCSIS channel. There is

a one-to-one relationship

between the upstream

wireless frequency and the

upstream DOCSIS

channel.

6.4 to 48 in

0.1

increments(i

n MHz)

Valid range

for AX1455

is 6.4 to 48

and for

AX1455 is 10

to 48

Integer32 Read Only Current N/A

arcwaveEIAInputchannel arcwaveControl 8 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.12.8 This element displays the

downstream channel that

is being used.

The BRM-3520 Cable

Modem programs the

AR300 Extender Module

with this value based on its

downstream channel.

See

Appendix A

for a listing of

EIA channel

numbers and

associated

frequencies

Integer32 Read-Only Current N/A

arcwaveUpstreamAttentuation arcwaveControl 9 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.12.9 This element sets the gain

on the upstream receiver.

The higher the value the

more attenuation is applied

to the upstream receiver.

Increasing the attenuation

0 to 64 (in

dB) and 99.

When set to

99, the gain

will be set

automatically

Integer32 Read/Write Current 99

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reduces ingress noise onto

the cable plant, but also

decreasing the upstream

wireless range.

arcwaveDownstreamAirFreq arcwaveControl 10 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.12.10 This element sets the

downstream wireless

channel to be used. (in

MHz)

For AX1455:

5813, 5819,

5825, 5831,

5837 and

5843

Integer32 Read/Write Current N/A

arcwaveDownstreamEnable arcwaveControl 11 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.12.11 This element turns on the

downstream wireless

transmitter in the Hub.

1 = true

2 = false Integer Read/Write Current False

arcwaveUpstreamEnable arcwaveControl 12 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.12.12 This element turns on the

upstream wireless receiver

in the Hub.

1 = true

2 = false Read/Write Current False

arcwaveSetQAMMode arcwaveControl 13 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.12.13 This element selects the

Downstream Power

Setting: High, Medium or

Low.

0 = High

1 = Medium

3 = Low

Integer Read/Write Current Low

arcwaveAlarmMask arcwaveControl 14 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.12.14 Sets the alarm mask for

the AR300 module.

All 0’s masks all alarms, all

F’s lets all alarms through,

values in between will

mask the corresponding

alarm.

0000 to

FFFF SnmpAdm

inString

Read/Write Current FFFF

arcwaveAlarmDestination arcwaveControl 15 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.12.15 Sets the IP address of the

SNMP Traps Monitor.

SNMP traps are sent to

this address when control

mode is set to “HTTP”

IP Address IpAddress Read/Write Current 0.0.0.0

arcwaveRealtimemonitor arcwaveControl 16 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.12.16 Fetches Real Time

Monitoring information

from the ArcXtend Hub

1 = true

2 = false Integer Read/Write Current 2

arcwaveBOM arcwaveControl 17 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.12.17 This element turns

PureBurst ingress noise

suppression on or off

0 = Off

1 = On Integer Read/Write Current On

arcwaveClearalarm arcwaveControl 18 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.12.18 Clears alarms

1 = true

2 = false Integer Read/Write Current 2

fwDloadInformation productType 14

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arcwaveTFTPserverIP fwDloadInformation 1 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.14.1 This element sets the IP

address of the TFTP

server that will be used for

firmware download.

Address

Read/W rite Current 0.0.0.0

arcwaveFilename fwDloadInformation 2 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.14.2 This element sets the file

name of the firmware to be

downloaded to the Hub.

255

character

alpha

numeric

string

SnmpAdm

inString

Read/W rite Current N/A

acwaveInitiateFirmWareUpgrade fwDloadInformation 3 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.14.3 This element tells the Hub

to initiate a firmware

upgrade.

1 = true

2 = false Integer Read/Write Current N/A

realtimemonitorInfo productType 15

fwversionNumber realtimemonitorInfo 1 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.15.1 This element contains the

firmware version number

40 character

alpha

numeric

string

SnmpAdm

inString

Read-Only Current N/A

hwversion realtimemonitorInfo 2 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.15.2 This element contains the

hardware version number

40 character

alpha

numeric

string

SnmpAdm

inString

Read-Only Current N/A

dcelock realtimemonitorInfo 3 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.15.3 This element indicates the

status of the PLL on the

AR300 module.

1 = true

2 = false Integer Read/Write Current N/A

dslock realtimemonitorInfo 4 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.15.4 This element indicates the

status of the Hub

Transmitter Module.

A”true” will be displayed if

the module is active.

1 = true

2 = false Integer Read/Write Current N/A

dstxpower realtimemonitorInfo 5 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.15.5 This element contains the

downstream transmit

power out of the Hub

Transmitter Module. (in

dBmv)

0 to 99 Integer Read-Only Current

uslock realtimemonitorInfo 6 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.15.6 This element indicates the

status of the Hub Receiver

Module. A ”true” will be

displayed if the module is

active.

1 = true

2 = false Integer Read-Only Current N/A

powersupplyvoltage realtimemonitorInfo 7 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.15.7 This element contains the

DC output voltage of the

Hub AC power supply as

read from the Extender

Module.

0 to 30 Integer Read-Only Current N/A

txpowerlevel realtimemonitorInfo 8 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.15.8 This element reports the

approximate upstream

transmit power level of the

0 to 99 Integer Read-Only Current N/A

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hub. Its value is the

upstream transmit power

level of the ECM- 10). (in

dBmv)

transmittertemp realtimemonitorInfo 9 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.15.9 This element contains the

temperature at the surface

of the Hub transmitter

module in degrees Celsius.

-40 to 99 Integer Read-Only Current N/A

admin productType 17

controlMode admin 1 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.17.1 This element sets the

management mode for the

Hub.

1 = SNMP

2 = HTTP Integer Read/W rite Current 1

arcwaveTitle admin 2 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.17.1 This element can be used

to assign a Hub name.

40 character

alpha

numeric

string

SnmpAdm

inString

Read/Write Current MAC

address of

ECM

webAccount admin 3 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.17.2 This element contains the

user account name for the

HTTP Interf ace.

40 character

alpha

numeric

string

SnmpAdm

inString

Read/W rite Current N/A

webPassword admin 4 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.17.3 This element contains the

user account password for

the HTTP Interface.

40 character

alpha

numeric

string

SnmpAdm

inString

Read/W rite Current N/A

factoryreset admin 5 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.17.4 This elements restores the

factory default settings to

the AR300 MIB.

1 = true

2 = false Integer Read/Write Current N/A

resetAR300 admin 6 1.3.6.1.4.1.8595.1.17.5 This element resets the

AR300 module.

1 = true

2 = false Integer Read/Write Current N/A

Table A-1 Arcwave MIB Definitions and OID

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Arcwave Alarm Descriptions

Event Syntax Event

Message Text

Severity Customer

Symptom

Explanation of event /Corrective Action What will the Customer

Experience

AR300 System Lock

Lost

The Unit has

lost lock in the

Upstream or

Downstream

Critical Modems on the

ARCXtend

system lose sync

The transmitter or receiver module (or both) has lost lock.

From the NOC, clear alarm and reset the Hub using the

Reset ARCXtend command located on the ARCXtend

Maintenance page. If this doesn’t clear up the problem then

refer problem to the field for local troubleshooting.

In the field, reset power on unit & check if condition goes

away. If not troubleshoot accordingly.

Lost of traffic, system

outage

AR300 Hub Dead The Unit is

dead.

Critical Modems on the

ARCXtend

system lose sync

The transmitter or receiver module or both stop

communicating with the control module.

From the NOC, clear alarm and reset the Hub using the

Reset ARCXtend command located on the ARCXtend

Maintenance page. If this doesn’t clear up the problem then

refer problem to the field for local troubleshooting.

In the field, reset power on unit & check if condition goes

away. If not troubleshoot accordingly.

Lost of traffic, system

outage

AR300 Input voltage

outside of tolerance

Voltage level is

either below or

above

tolerance limits

Major This alarm gets

displayed

The voltage being supplied to the Unit is improper.

From the NOC, clear alarm and reset the Hub using the

Reset ARCXtend command located on the ARCXtend

Maintenance page. If this doesn’t clear up the problem then

refer problem to the field for local troubleshooting.

In the field, reset power on unit & check if condition goes

away. If not troubleshoot accordingly.

No immediate impact

but could result in loss

of traffic, system

outage.

Warning: The Hub is

operating within 10C of

its maximum operating

temperature.

The Unit is

operating near

its maximum

operating

temperature

Major This alarm gets

displayed

The Unit is operating near its maximum operating

temperature.

At the NOC check temperature and clear alarm. If this

doesn’t clear up the problem then refer problem to the field

for local troubleshooting.

In the field, shade hub using a sun shield or relocate to a

new location.

No immediate impact

but could result in loss

of traffic, system

outage.

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Event Syntax Event

Message Text

Severity Customer

Symptom

Explanation of event /Corrective Action What will the Customer

Experience

AR300 DCE Unlocked

or Error

The Control

module has

lost lock

Critical Modems on the

ARCXtend

system lose sync

The Control module has lost lock.

From the NOC, clear alarm and reset the Hub using the

Reset ARCXtend command located on the ARCXtend

Maintenance page. If this doesn’t clear up the problem then

refer problem to the field for local troubleshooting.

In the field, reset power on unit & check if condition goes

away. If not troubleshoot accordingly.

Lost of traffic, system

outage

AR300 Upstream

(Receiver) Unlocked or

Error"

The Upstream

module has

lost lock.

Critical Modems on the

ARCXtend

system lose sync

The Upstream module has lost lock.

From the NOC, clear alarm and reset the Hub using the

Reset ARCXtend command located on the ARCXtend

Maintenance page. If this doesn’t clear up the problem then

refer problem to the field for local troubleshooting.

In the field, reset power on unit & check if condition goes

away. If not troubleshoot accordingly.

Lost of traffic, system

outage

AR300

Downstream(Transmitt

er) Unlocked or Error

The

Downstream

module has

lost lock.

Critical Modems on the

ARCXtend

system lose sync

The Downstream module has lost lock.

From the NOC, clear alarm and reset the Hub using the

Reset ARCXtend command located on the ARCXtend

Maintenance page. If this doesn’t clear up the problem then

refer problem to the field for local troubleshooting.

In the field, reset power on unit & check if condition goes

away. If not troubleshoot accordingly.

Lost of traffic, system

outage

Local Parameter

Modification

Notification

There has

been a change

in the

parameters on

the control

module

Normal A change in

parameters is

made via CLI or

by the control

module

There has been a change in the parameters on the control

module/ Do nothing - it's an informative alarm

No impact, informational

only. Note changes

made via CLI may be

reset upon reboot of

unit.

Table A-2 Arcwave Alarm Definitions

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Arcwave Traps

Unique Trap OID

Syntax

Type Description Enumeration(s)/Example(s)

Integer Alarm ID 1

String Alarm Description System Lock Lost 1.3.6.1.4.1.18482.1.16.0.1

Alarm Action Critical

Integer Alarm ID 2

String Alarm Description Hub Dead 1.3.6.1.4.1.18482.1.16.0.2

Alarm Action Critical

Integer Alarm ID 3

String Alarm Description

Input voltage outside of

tolerance

1.3.6.1.4.1.18482.1.16.0.3

Alarm Action Major

Integer Alarm ID 4

String Alarm Description

Warning: the Hub is operating

within 10C of its maximum

operating temperature.

1.3.6.1.4.1.18482.1.16.0.4

Alarm Action Major

Integer Alarm ID 5

String Alarm Description DCE Unlocked or Error 1.3.6.1.4.1.18482.1.16.0.5

Alarm Action Critical

Integer Alarm ID 6

String Alarm Description

Upstream (Receiver)

Unlocked or Error

1.3.6.1.4.1.18482.1.16.0.6

Alarm Action Critical

Integer Alarm ID 7

String Alarm Description

Downstream(Transmitter)

Unlocked or Error

1.3.6.1.4.1.18482.1.16.0.7

Alarm Action Critical

Integer Alarm ID 8

String Alarm Description

Local Parameter Modification

Notification

1.3.6.1.4.1.18482.1.16.0.8

Alarm Action Normal

Table A-3 Arcwave Traps

Sample Trap Format

Here is a capture of trap #2:

No. Time Source Destination Protocol Info

3 4.067514 192.168.2.74 10.10.10.6 SNMP TRAP-V1

Frame 3 (88 bytes on wire, 88 bytes captured)

Ethernet II, Src: 00:30:b8:80:2b:1f, Dst: 00:0d:56:6e:d6:d7

Internet Protocol, Src Addr: 192.168.2.74 (192.168.2.74), Dst Addr: 10.10.10.6 (10.10.10.6)

User Datagram Protocol, Src Port: 1029 (1029), Dst Port: snmptrap (162)

Simple Network Management Protocol

Version: 1 (0)

Community: public

PDU type: TRAP-V1 (4)

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Enterprise: 1.3.6.1.4.1.18482.1.16 (iso.3.6.1.4.1.18482.1.16)

Agent address: 0.0.0.0 (0.0.0.0)

Trap type: ENTERPRISE SPECIFIC (6)

Specific trap type: 2

Timestamp: 34600

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arcwaveEIAInputchannel VALUES

EIA Ch. Freq. in MHz EIA Ch. Freq. in MHz EIA Ch. Freq. in MHz

=======================================================================

95 93

96 99

97 105

98 111

99 117

14 123

15 129

16 135

17 141

18 147

19 153

20 159

21 165

22 171

7 177

8 183

9 189

10 195

11 201

12 207

13 213

23 219

24 225

25 231

26 237

27 243

28 249

29 255

30 261

31 267

32 273

33 279

34 285

35 291

36 297

37 303

38 309

39 315

40 321

41 327

42 333

43 339

44 345

45 351

46 357

47 363

48 369

49 375

50 381

51 387

52 393

53 399

54 405

55 411

56 417

57 423

58 429

59 435

60 441

61 447

62 453

63 459

64 465

65 471

66 477

67 483

68 489

69 495

70 501

71 507

72 513

73 519

74 525

75 531

76 537

77 543

78 549

79 555

80 561

81 567

82 573

83 579

84 585

85 591

86 597

87 603

88 609

89 615

90 621

91 627

92 633

93 639

94 645

100 651

101 657

102 663

103 669

104 675

105 681

106 687

107 693

108 699

109 705

110 711

111 717

112 723

113 729

114 735

115 741

116 747

117 753

118 759

119 765

120 771

121 777

122 783

123 789

124 795

125 801

126 807

127 813

128 819

129 825

130 831

131 837

132 843

133 849

134 855

135 861

136 867

137 873

138 879

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CABLE MODEM INITIALIZATION

The sequence numbers shown in Figure B-1 are explained in Table B-1, which appears after

the illustration. The cable modem will complete all the steps in this flowchart each time it needs

to reestablish ranging and registration with the CMTS.

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Sequence Event Description

Scan for a downstream

channel and

establish synchronization

with the

CMTS.

The cable modem acquires a downstream channel

from the CMTS and saves the last operational

frequency in non-volatile memory. The cable

modem tries to reacquire the saved downstream

channel the next time a request is made.

Note An ideal downstream signal is one that

synchronizes QAM symbol timing, FEC framing,

MPEG packetization, and recognizes downstream

sync MAC layer messages.

2 Obtain upstream channel

parameters.

The cable modem waits for an upstream channel

descriptor (UCD) message from the CMTS. The

UCD provides transmission parameters for the

upstream channel.

3 Start ranging for power

adjustments.

The ranging process adjusts the cable modem’s

transmit power.

4 Establish IP connectivity.

The cable modem sends a DHCP request to

obtain an IP address, which is needed for IP

connectivity. The DHCP response also includes

the name of a file that contains additional

configuration parameters, the TFTP server’s

address, and the Time of Day (TOD) server’s

address.

5 Establish the time of day.

The cable modem accesses the TOD server for

the current date and time, which is used to create

time stamps for logged events (such as those

displayed in the MAC log file).

6 Establish security.

Keys for privacy are exchanged between the cable

modem and the CMTS.

7 Transfer operational

parameters.

After the DHCP and security operations are

successful, the cable modem downloads

operational parameters from a configuration file

stored on the cable company’s TFTP server.

Comply with baseline

privacy.

If the software image running on the cable modem

includes baseline privacy, link level encryption

keys are exchanged between the CMTS and the

cable modem.

Enter the operational

maintenance state.

As soon as the cable modem has successfully

completed above sequence, it enters operational

maintenance state.

Table B-1 Cable Modem Initialization Steps

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