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This is the first of a new series of Tutorials focused on the Data Over Cable Service Interface Specifications (DOCSIS) version 3.0. I will make the assumption that you are familiar with the DOCSIS 1.x / 2.0 standards or have already reviewed my DOCSIS Basics Tutorial as I will be using many terms without explanation since they were previously covered.

The DOCSIS 3.0 specification is an extension of the DOCSIS 1.x and 2.0 specification which dramatically increases the data throughput by adding a technology known as channel bonding to the DOCSIS downstream and upstream, adding increased security, adding support for IPv6, and substantially improving the back-office management support (MIBs, SNMP, IPDR, etc.) for DOCSIS. Each of these topics will covered in much greater detail in this DOCSIS 3.0 tutorial in multiple posts yet to come.

DOCSIS 3.0 Tips (Extended version from that published in Communications Technology, June 1, 2009) By John Downey and Brady Volpe In Part I of this extended edition (original abbreviated version appeared in CT’s March 2009 issue) John and I discussed many general DOCSIS upstream issues that should be understood prior to deploying DOCSIS 3.0.  In [...]

DOCSIS 3.0 Tips (Extended version from that published in Communications Technology, June 1, 2009) By John Downey and Brady Volpe The first part of this article (in CT’s March 2009 issue) discussed downstream potential issues, while this one focuses on the potential issues associated with upstream deployments. In particular, this article covers the critical upstream [...]