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PacketCable Implementation

By Jeff Riddel
Published Feb 9, 2007 by Cisco Press. Part of the Networking Technology series.

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Copyright 2007
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ISBN-10: 1-58705-181-8
ISBN-13: 978-1-58705-181-4

PacketCable Implementation

Design, provision, configure, manage, and secure tomorrow's high-value PacketCable networks

Jeff Riddel, CCIE® 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 Implementation is 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 Implementation brings together everything you need to know about cable networking to service delivery.

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

Introduction

Part I Introduction and Overview of PacketCable

Chapter 1PacketCable Overview

Chapter 2 PacketCable Functional Components

Part II MTA Provisioning

Chapter 3 Provisioning Overview

Chapter 4 Provisioning Flows

Chapter 5 The MTA Configuration File

Part III Call Signaling

Chapter 6 Signaling Interfaces and MGCP Overview

Chapter 7 NCS (Network-based Call Signaling)

Chapter 8 TGCP and the PSTN Interconnect

Chapter 9 Call Management Server Signaling Protocol (CMSS)

Part IV Media Stream

Chapter 10 Audio CODECs

Chapter 11 RTP and RTCP

Part V Quality of Service

Chapter 12 DQoS Architecture and Framework

Chapter 13 Analyzing, Implementing, and Troubleshooting DQoS

Chapter 14 Multimedia Applications

Part VI Network Considerations

Chapter 15 Event Messaging and Lawful Intercept

Chapter 16 PacketCable Network Design Considerations

Part VII Appendixes

Appendix A Standards and Specifications

Appendix B Cable Monitor and Ethereal

Appendix C Complete Call Flows

Index

This book is part of the Networking Technology Series from Cisco Press®, which offers networking professionals valuable information for constructing efficient networks, understanding new technologies, and building successful careers.

Category: Cisco Press—Networking

Covers: Broadband Multimedia

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Introduction

Part I Introduction and Overview of PacketCable

Chapter 1PacketCable Overview

PacketCable Motivation

Understanding the PacketCable Big Picture

Standards

IETF RFCs

ANSI/Telcordia, ITU, and Other Specifications

DOCSIS Specifications

PacketCable Specifications

Chapter Summary

Chapter Review

Chapter 2 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

Part II MTA Provisioning

Chapter 3 Provisioning Overview

Provisioning Overview

Provisioning Protocols

DHCP

DNS

TFTP

HTTP

Time-of-Day (ToD) Protocol

System Logging (syslog)

SNMP

Kerberos

CMTS Configuration

BAC Configuration

CNR Configuration

RDU Configuration

DPE Configuration

KDC Configuration

Chapter Summary

Chapter Review

Chapter 4 Provisioning Flows

DOCSIS Cable Modem Provisioning

Scanning and Downstream Synchronization

Obtaining Upstream Parameters

Ranging

IP 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 Method

MTA to CMS Initialization

MTA to CMS Communication Loss

Chapter Summary

Chapter Review

Chapter 5 The MTA Configuration File

Cisco Broadband Configurator

Using the CBC GUI

Using the CBC CLI

MTA Configuration File Format

Device-Level Configuration Data

Device-Level Service Data

Per-Endpoint Configuration Data

Per-Realm Configuration Data

Per-CMS Configuration Data

Notification Receivers

BAC Configuration File Capabilities

Using Templates

Configuration File Utility

MTA Configuration After Initialization

Chapter Summary

Chapter Review

Part III Call Signaling

Chapter 6 Signaling Interfaces and MGCP Overview

Device Relationship

Endpoints and Connections

MGCP Message Format

MGCP Commands

Verbs

Transaction IDs

Endpoint 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

Chapter 7 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 Security

SDP Attributes

Other Notable Changes

Examining Call Flows

Basic ONNET Call

Feature Calls

Configuring the BTS 10200

Basic or Core Configuration Tasks

Dial Plan Configuration Tasks

MTA Configuration Tasks

Call Feature Configuration Tasks

Troubleshooting Tips

General BTS Troubleshooting Tips

Troubleshooting an MTA Not In Service

DNS Issues

No Dial Tone or Ring Tone

No Ring Back Tone

No Voice Path and One Way Voice

DQoS Not Established or DQoS Information Missing

Large Post Dial Delay Issues

Parameter Negotiation Problems

SDP Problems

Chapter Summary

Chapter Review

Chapter 8 TGCP and the PSTN Interconnect

PSTN Call Signaling Overview

SS7 Overview

Links, Linksets, and Routes

The MTP Layers

The SCCP and TCAP Layers

The ISUP Layer

Signaling Gateway Overview and Sigtran

CAS Overview

TGCP Overview

TGCP Variations from MGCP

Command Header Format

TGCP Endpoint Naming Convention

Packages, Events, and Signals

Local Connection Option Parameters for CODECs and Packetization

Local Connection Option Parameters for Security

Local Connection Option Parameters for Lawful Intercept

SDP Attributes

Other Notable Changes

Examining Call Flows

Basic ONNET-to-OFFNET Call Flow

Basic OFFNET-to-ONNET Call Flow

Emergency 911 Call Flow

COT Testing

Component Configuration

Signaling Gateway Configuration

BTS 10200 Configuration

SS7 and Signaling Gateway Configuration Tasks

TCAP Configuration Tasks

Trunking Media Gateway Configuration Tasks

Dial Plan Configuration Tasks for OFFNET Call Routing

Configuring a Trunking Media Gateway

Troubleshooting Tips

Troubleshooting the Cisco ITP

Troubleshooting the Cisco BTS 10200

Troubleshooting the Cisco VXSM and VISM Media Gateways

Chapter Summary

Chapter Review

Chapter 9 Call Management Server Signaling Protocol (CMSS)

SIP Overview

CMSS/SIP in a PacketCable Network

SIP RFCs

SIP User Agents and Sessions

SIP Proxy Servers

SIP Security

SIP Protocol Format

Start Line

Message Header

Message Body

Examining Call Flows

Basic Call

Error Traces

CMSS Extensions of SIP

DQoS Extensions

Privacy Extensions

Extensions to Pass Additional Information

Other Extensions

Other Modifications

CMSS Timers

CMSS Call Flow

Configuring SIP and CMSS on the BTS 10200

Step 1: Configuring the SIP/CMSS Characteristics

Step 2: Configuring the SIP/CMSS Trunk Group

Step 3: Putting the Trunk Group into Service

Step 4: Defining Routes for Trunk Groups

Step 5: Defining Destinations

Step 6: Defining the Dial Plan

Troubleshooting Tips

Chapter Summary

Chapter Review

Part IV Media Stream

Chapter 10 Audio CODECs

How CODECs Work

PacketCable CODECs

G.711

G.728

G.729E

iLBC

BV16

Wideband CODECs

CODEC Negotiation

CODEC Metrics

Voice Clarity

Delay

Echo

Voice Path Problems

No Voice and One-way Voice

Garbled Voice

Index

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