Packetcable Implementation

by Riddel, Jeff

• ISBN13: 9781587051814
• ISBN10: 1587051818
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-02-09
• Publisher: Cisco Press

Summary

PacketCable Implementation Design, provision, configure, manage, and secure tomorrow's high-value PacketCable networks Jeff Riddel, CCIEreg; No. 12798 PacketCable networks use IP technology to enable a wide range of multimedia services, from IP telephony to interactive gaming and beyond. Because PacketCable-based business and residential services are central to the cable industry's strategy for growth, the industry's need for PacketCable expertise is expected to increase dramatically. PacketCable Implementationis the first complete primer on PacketCable network design, provisioning, configuration, management, and security. Drawing on consulting experience with every leading cable operator, Jeff Riddel presents real-world case studies, sample network designs, configurations, and practical tips for all facets of PacketCable planning and deployment. This book's end-to-end coverage has been designed for cable engineers and networking professionals with widely diverse backgrounds and experience. Topics covered include PacketCable specifications and functional components, multimedia terminal adapters (MTA) provisioning, call signaling, media streaming, quality of service (QoS), event messaging, security, and much more. Every chapter contains tables and charts that serve as quick, easy references to key points. Each chapter closes with a summary and chapter review questions designed to help you assess and deepen your understanding. PacketCable Implementationbrings together everything you need to know about cable networking to service delivery. Jeff Riddel, CCIEreg; No. 12798, is a network consulting engineer on the Ciscoreg; Broadband Advanced Services team. There, he has consulted with all major U.S. MSOs, including Charter Communications, Comcast, AT&T, and Time Warner Cable. Riddel has represented Cisco in PacketCable interoperability testing at CableLabs in Louisville, Colorado. He holds a master's in electrical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Discover the PacketCable "big picture," including key application opportunities Learn about the latest generation of PacketCable standards and specifications, including PacketCable 2.0 and DOCSIS 3.0 Understand the functional components of a PacketCable network and how they fit together Walk step-by-step through provisioning, including protocols, flows, and MTA configuration Gain an in-depth understanding of call signaling: message formats, Network-based Call Signaling (NCS), PSTN interconnects, Call Management Server Signaling (CMSS), and more Implement efficient, high-performance media streaming Deploy, analyze, manage, and troubleshoot a state-of-the-art QoS framework Manage crucial network considerations, including lawful intercept This book is part of the Networking Technology Series from Cisco Pressreg;, which offers networking professionals valuable information for constructing efficient networks, understanding new technologies, and building successful careers. Category: Cisco Press-Networking Covers: Broadband Multimedia $75.00 USA / $94.00 CAN

Author Biography

Jeff Riddel, CCIE No. 12798, is a network consulting engineer for Cisco Systems Broadband Advanced Services team. He has several years of experience providing broadband consulting and testing expertise to the major U.S. cable companies (Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cox, Cablevision, and Charter) as well as several international cable companies. Jeff has also worked on various Cisco VoIP products and solutions and is a Cisco Cable Communications Specialist (CCCS) and a member of the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE).

Table of Contents

Introduction

Introduction and Overview of PacketCable

PacketCable

OverviewPacketCable Motivation

Understanding the PacketCable Big Picture

StandardsIETF RFCsANSI/Telcordia, ITU, and Other Specifications

DOCSIS Specifications

PacketCable Specifications

Chapter Summary

Chapter Review

PacketCable Functional Components

Multimedia Terminal Adapter (MTA)Overview of the CM2P2B

Overview of the CG2P2WB

Cable Modem (CM)Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS)Cisco CMTS Products

Call Agent

Call Management Server (CMS)

Gate Controller (GC)

Media Gateway Controller (MGC)

Announcement Controller (ANC)

Overview of the BTS 10200 Softswitch

Signaling Gateway (SG)

Overview of the ITP Signaling Gateway

Media Gateway (MG)

Overview of the MGX 8000 Series

Overview of the AS5000 Series

OSS/BSS BackOffice Components

Overview of BAC

Regional Distribution Unit (RDU)

Revisiting the Cisco BTS 10200

Record Keeping Server (RKS)

Lawful Intercept

Chapter Summary

Chapter Review

MTA Provisioning

Provisioning Overview

Provisioning Overview

Provisioning Protocols

DHCPDNSTFTPHTTPTime-of-Day (ToD)

ProtocolSystem Logging (syslog)

SNMPKerberosCMTS

ConfigurationBAC

ConfigurationCNR

ConfigurationRDU

ConfigurationDPE

ConfigurationKDC

Configuration

Chapter Summary

Chapter Review

Provisioning FlowsDOCSIS

Cable Modem

ProvisioningScanning and Downstream Synchronization

Obtaining Upstream Parameters

RangingIP Connectivity Establishment

Time of Day Establishment

Transfer of Configuration Information

Registration

Baseline Privacy Initialization

PacketCable MTA Provisioning

The Secure Method

The Basic Method

The Hybrid MethodMTA to CMS

InitializationMTA to CMS

Communication Loss

Chapter Summary

Chapter Review

The MTA Configuration File

Cisco Broadband Configurator

Using the CBC GUIUsing the CBC CLIMTA Configuration File Format

Device-Level Configuration Data

Device-Level Service Data

Per-Endpoint Configuration Data

Per-Realm Configuration Data

Per-CMS Configuration Data

Notification ReceiversBAC

Configuration File Capabilities

Using Templates

Configuration File UtilityMTA

Configuration After Initialization

Chapter Summary

Chapter Review

Call Signaling

Signaling Interfaces and MGCP Overview

Device Relationship

Endpoints and Connections

MGCP Message Format

MGCP CommandsVerbs

Transaction IDsEndpoint Name

Protocol Version

MGCP Parameters

MGCP Commands Not Directly Related to Call Control

Packages, Events, and Signals

Making Calls and Call Control Commands

MGCP Responses

Response Codes and Reason Codes

Additional MGCP Information

SDP Protocol Overview

Chapter Summary

Chapter Review

NCS (Network-based Call Signaling)NCS Variations from MGCP

Command Header Format

Endpoint Naming Convention

Packages, Events, and Signals

Local Connection Option Parameters for CODECs and Packetization

Local Connection Option Parameters for DQoS

Local Connection Option Parameters for SecuritySDP Attributes

Other Notable Change

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