Chapter 9 Measure Mode – Service Tab
DOCSIS
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Step 1
During Step 1 of the DOCSIS Test process, DSAM attempts to tune in
to and measure the downstream DOCSIS channel attributes and
displays the following text next to the first box:
– Loading DOCSIS application
– Locking on to downstream
– Analyzing downstream
– DOCSIS channel found
Step 2
During Step 2 of the DOCSIS Test process, DSAM captures the
system timing (SYNCs), upstream channel information (UCDs), and
time slots (MAPs) and displays the following text next to the second
box:
– Acquiring upstream channel data
– Upstream channel data acquired
Step 3
During step 3 of the DOCSIS Test process, DSAM establishes the
optimum cable modem transmitter output power level through a
process defined in the DOCSIS specification and displays the
following text next to the third box:
– Ranging with CMTS
– Ranging complete
Figure 189 Measure Mode – DOCSIS Test in Progress
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