CODA-45/46/47 Gigabit Cable Modem

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About This User’s

Guide
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for people who want to configure the CODA-45/46/47’s
features via its Graphical User Interface (GUI).

How to Use this User’s Guide

This manual contains information on each the CODA-45/46/47’s GUI screens, and
describes how to use its various features.

Use the Introduction on page 10 to see an overview of the topics covered in this
manual.

Use the Table of Contents (page 6), List of Figures (page 8) and List of Tables
(page 9) to quickly find information about a particular GUI screen or topic.
Use the Index (page 42) to find information on a specific keyword.
Use the rest of this User’s Guide to see in-depth descriptions of the CODA-45/
46/47’s features.

Related Documentation
Quick Installation Guide: see this for information on getting your CODA-45/46/
47 up and running right away. It includes information on system requirements,
package contents, the installation procedure, and basic troubleshooting tips.

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Document Conventions
This User’s Guide uses various typographic conventions and styles to indicate
content type:

Bulleted paragraphs are used to list items, and to indicate options.

1 Numbered paragraphs indicate procedural steps.

NOTE: Notes provide additional information on a subject.

Warnings provide information about actions that could harm you or your
device.

Product labels, field labels, field choices, etc. are in bold type. For example:

Select UDP to use the User Datagram Protocol.

A mouse click in the Graphical User Interface (GUI) is denoted by a right angle
bracket ( > ). For example:

Click Settings > Advanced Settings.

means that you should click Settings in the GUI, then Advanced settings.

A key stroke is denoted by square brackets and uppercase text. For example:

Press [ENTER] to continue.

Customer Support
For technical assistance or other customer support issues, please consult your Hitron
representative.

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Accessing the Device

The CODA-45/46/47’s default IP address is as follows. For more information, see
Accessing the CODA-45/46/47 on page 17.

Table 1: Default Credentials

IP Address 192.168.100.1

NOTE: Because the CODA-45/46/47’s GUI displays status information only, it

has no login screen. You do not need a username or password; when
you access the CODA-45/46/47 you will see the Status screen
immediately.

Copyright 2016 Hitron Technologies. All rights reserved. All trademarks and
registered trademarks used are the properties of their respective owners.

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DISCLAIMER: The information in this User’s Guide is accurate at the time of writing.
This User’s Guide is provided “as is” without express or implied warranty of any kind.
Neither Hitron Technologies nor its agents assume any liability for inaccuracies in this
User’s Guide, or losses incurred by use or misuse of the information in this User’s
Guide.

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Table of Contents
About This User’s Guide ................................................................. 2

Table of Contents ........................................................................... 6

List of Figures ................................................................................. 8

List of Tables ................................................................................... 9

Introduction ................................................................................. 10

1.1 CODA-45/46/47 Overview ................................................................. 10

1.1.1 Model Differentiation ................................................................. 10
1.1.2 Key Features ............................................................................ 11
1.2 Hardware Connections ...................................................................... 11
1.3 LEDs ................................................................................................. 13
1.4 IP Address Setup .............................................................................. 15
1.4.1 Manual IP Address Setup ......................................................... 16
1.5 Accessing the CODA-45/46/47 ......................................................... 17
1.6 GUI Overview .................................................................................... 18
1.7 Resetting the CODA-45/46/47 .......................................................... 19

Status ........................................................................................... 21

2.1 Status Overview ................................................................................ 21

2.1.1 DOCSIS .................................................................................... 21
2.1.2 IP Addresses and Subnets ....................................................... 22
2.1.2.1 IP Address Format ........................................................... 22
2.1.2.2 IP Address Assignment .................................................... 22
2.1.2.3 Subnets ............................................................................ 23
2.1.3 DHCP ........................................................................................ 24
2.1.4 DHCP Lease ............................................................................. 25
2.1.5 MAC Addresses ........................................................................ 25
2.1.6 Routing Mode ........................................................................... 26

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2.1.7 Configuration Files .................................................................... 26

2.1.8 Downstream and Upstream Transmissions .............................. 26
2.1.9 Cable Frequencies .................................................................... 26
2.1.10 Modulation .............................................................................. 27
2.1.11 TDMA, FDMA and SCDMA .................................................... 27
2.1.12 OFDM ..................................................................................... 28
2.1.13 FFT ......................................................................................... 28
2.2 The Status: System Information Screen ........................................... 28
2.3 The Status: DOCSIS Provisioning Screen ........................................ 29
2.4 The Status: DOCSIS WAN Screen ................................................... 31
2.5 The Status: DOCSIS Event Screen .................................................. 35
2.6 The Status: LAN Port Status Screen ................................................. 37

Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 39

Index ............................................................................................ 42

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List of Figures
Figure 1: Application Overview ...........................................................................10
Figure 2: Hardware Connections ........................................................................12
Figure 3: Power Adaptor .....................................................................................13
Figure 4: LEDs ....................................................................................................14
Figure 5: Status ...................................................................................................18
Figure 6: GUI Overview ......................................................................................19
Figure 7: The Status: System Information Screen ..............................................29
Figure 8: The Status: DOCSIS Provisioning Screen ...........................................30
Figure 9: The Status: DOCSIS WAN Screen ......................................................32
Figure 10: The Status: DOCSIS Event Screen ...................................................36
Figure 11: The Status: LAN Port Status Screen .................................................37

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List of Tables
Table 1: Default Credentials ................................................................................4
Table 2: Hardware Connections ........................................................................12
Table 3: LEDs ....................................................................................................14
Table 4: GUI Overview .......................................................................................19
Table 5: Private IP Address Ranges ..................................................................23
Table 6: IP Address: Decimal and Binary ..........................................................23
Table 7: Subnet Mask: Decimal and Binary .......................................................24
Table 8: The Status: System Information Screen ..............................................29
Table 9: The Status: DOCSIS WAN Screen ......................................................33
Table 10: The Status: DOCSIS Event Screen ...................................................36
Table 11: The Status: LAN Port Status Screen .................................................37

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1
Introduction
This chapter introduces the CODA-45/46/47 and its GUI (Graphical User Interface).

1.1 CODA-45/46/47 Overview

Your CODA-45/46/47 is a DOCSIS 3.0/3.1 cable modem that allows you to connect
your cabled Ethernet devices to the Internet via your building’s cable connection.

Figure 1: Application Overview

1.1.1 Model Differentiation

The models covered by this User’s Guide differ in the following specifics:

The CODA-45 operates on cable data frequencies of 5 to 85MHz.

The CODA-46 operates on cable data frequencies of 5 to 42MHz and 5~85MHz
(configurable by the operator).

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The CODA-47 operates on cable data frequencies of 5 to 85MHz, and 5 to

204MHz (configurable by the operator).

1.1.2 Key Features

The CODA-45/46/47 provides:

DOCSIS 3.0 32x8 channel bonding / DOCSIS 3.1 2x2 multi-carrier OFDM.
Supports Business Services over DOCSIS
Full-featured, high-bandwidth cable modem.
Full capture bandwidth.
IPv4 and IPv6 support.
Built-in MoCA immunity filter allows use with MoCA networks without
interference.

Business Services over DOCSIS (BSoD) support.

Well-defined LEDs clearly display device and network status.

1.2 Hardware Connections

This section describes the CODA-45/46/47’s physical ports and buttons.

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Figure 2: Hardware Connections

Table 2: Hardware Connections

LAN1 Use these ports to connect your computers and other
network devices, using Category 5 or 6 Ethernet cables
LAN2
with RJ45 connectors.
RESET Use this button to reboot or reset your CODA-45/46/47.
Press the button and hold it for less than five
seconds to reboot the CODA-45/46/47. The CODA-
45/46/47 resets, using your existing settings.

Press the button and hold it for more than five

seconds to restart the CODA-45/46/47 using its
factory default settings. See Resetting the CODA-
45/46/47 on page 19 for more information.

NOTE: If you reboot the CODA-45/46/47, any modified

settings cannot be recovered.

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Table 2: Hardware Connections

CABLE Use this to connect to the Internet via an F-type RF
cable.
POWER Use the POWER port to connect to the 12VDC power
adapter that came with your CODA-45/46/47

Figure 3: Power Adaptor

1.3 LEDs
This section describes the CODA-45/46/47’s LEDs (lights).

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Figure 4: LEDs

Table 3: LEDs
LED STATUS DESCRIPTION
LAN Off No device is connected to either of the LAN ports.
Green, blinking A device is connected to one or more of the LAN
ports, via a Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) link, and is
transmitting or receiving data.
Green, steady A device is connected to one or more of the LAN
ports, via a Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) link, but is not
transmitting or receiving data.
Blue, blinking A device is connected to one or more of the LAN
ports, via a Gigabit Ethernet (1000Mbps) link, and is
transmitting or receiving data.
Blue, steady A device is connected to one or more of the LAN
ports, via a Gigabit Ethernet (1000Mbps) link, but is
not transmitting or receiving data.
Online Green, blinking The CODA-45/46/47’s cable modem is registering
with the service provider’s CMTS.
Green, steady The CODA-45/46/47’s cable modem has
successfully registered with the service provider
and is ready for data transfer.
Off The CODA-45/46/47’s cable modem is offline.

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Table 3: LEDs
US Green, blinking The CODA-45/46/47 is searching for an upstream
frequency on the CABLE connection.
Green, steady The CODA-45/46/47 has successfully located and
locked onto a single upstream frequency on the
CABLE connection.
Blue, steady The CODA-45/46/47 is successfully engaged in
channel bonding on the upstream connection.
Off There is no upstream activity on the CABLE
connection.
DS Green, blinking The CODA-45/46/47 is searching for a downstream
frequency on the CABLE connection.
Green, steady The CODA-45/46/47 has successfully located and
locked onto a single downstream frequency on the
CABLE connection.
Blue, steady The CODA-45/46/47 is successfully engaged in
channel bonding on the downstream connection.
Off There is no downstream activity on the CABLE
connection.
POWER Green, steady The CODA-45/46/47 is receiving power.
Off The CODA-45/46/47 is not receiving power.

1.4 IP Address Setup

Before you log into the CODA-45/46/47’s GUI, your computer’s IP address must be in
the same subnet as the CODA-45/46/47. This allows your computer to communicate
with the CODA-45/46/47.

NOTE: See IP Addresses and Subnets on page 22 for background information.

If your computer is configured to get an IP address automatically, or if you are not

sure, try to log in to the CODA-45/46/47 (see GUI Overview on page 18).

If the login screen displays, your computer is already configured correctly.

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If the login screen does not display, your computer is not configured correctly.
Follow the procedure in Manual IP Address Setup on page 16 and set your
computer to get an IP address automatically. Try to log in again. If you cannot
log in, follow the manual IP address setup procedure again, and set a specific IP
address as shown. Try to log in again.

NOTE: If you still cannot see the login screen, your CODA-45/46/47’s IP settings
may have been changed from their defaults. If you do not know the CODA-
45/46/47’s new address, you should return it to its factory defaults. See
Resetting the CODA-45/46/47 on page 19. Bear in mind that ALL user-
configured settings are lost.

1.4.1 Manual IP Address Setup

By default, your CODA-45/46/47’s local IP address is 192.168.100.1. If your CODA-
45/46/47 is using the default IP address, you should set your computer’s IP address
to be between 192.168.100.2 and 192.168.100.254.

Take the following steps to manually set up your computer’s IP address to connect to
the CODA-45/46/47:

NOTE: This example uses Windows 7; the procedure for your operating system may
be different.

1 Click the Start Orb, then click Control Panel.

2 In the window that displays, double-click Network And Sharing Center.

3 In the left-hand panel, click Change Adapter Settings.

4 Right-click your network connection (usually Local Area Connection) and click
Properties.

5 In the Networking tab’s This connection uses the following items list, scroll
down and select Internet Protocol (TCP/IPv4). Click Properties.

6 You can get an IP address automatically, or specify one manually:

If your network has an active DHCP server, select Get an IP address
automatically.

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If your network does not have an active DHCP server, select Use the
following IP address. In the IP address field, enter a value between
192.168.100.2 and 192.168.100.254 (default). In the Subnet mask field,
enter 255.255.255.0 (default). In the Default Gateway field, enter
192.168.100.1 (default).

NOTE: If your CODA-45/46/47 is not using the default IP address, enter an IP

address and subnet mask that places your computer in the same subnet as
the CODA-45/46/47.

7 Click OK. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) window closes. In the Local Area
Connection Properties window, click Close.

Your computer now obtains an IP address from the CODA-45/46/47, or uses the IP
address that you specified, and can communicate with the CODA-45/46/47.

1.5 Accessing the CODA-45/46/47

Take the following steps to access the CODA-45/46/47’s GUI.

NOTE: Because the CODA-45/46/47 provides only status information, its GUI does
not require logging in. You do not need a username or password.

1 Open a browser window.

2 Enter the CODA-45/46/47’s IP address (default 192.168.100.1) in the URL bar.

The Status screen displays.

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Figure 5: Status

3 Enter the Username and Password. The default login username is cusadmin,
and the default password is password.

NOTE: The Username and Password are case-sensitive; “Password” is not the same
as “password”.

4 Click Login. The Status Overview screen displays (see Status Overview on
page 21).

1.6 GUI Overview

This section describes the CODA-45/46/47’s GUI.

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Figure 6: GUI Overview

Table 4: GUI Overview

Primary Use this section to move from one part of the GUI to another.
Navigation

Main Window Use this section to read information about your CODA-45/46/
47’s configuration and status.

1.7 Resetting the CODA-45/46/47

When you reset the CODA-45/46/47 to its factory defaults the CODA-45/46/47 is
returned to its initial configuration state.

To reset the CODA-45/46/47, press the RESET button on the rear of the device for
more than 5 seconds (for more information, see Hardware Connections on page 11).

The CODA-45/46/47 turns off and on again, using its factory default settings.

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NOTE: Depending on your CODA-45/46/47’s previous configuration, you may need

to re-configure your computer’s IP settings; see IP Address Setup on page
15.

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2
Status
This chapter describes the CODA-45/46/47’s Status screens. It contains the following
sections:

Status Overview on page 21

The Status: System Information Screen on page 28
The Status: DOCSIS Provisioning Screen on page 29
The Status: DOCSIS WAN Screen on page 31
The Status: DOCSIS Event Screen on page 35
The Status: LAN Port Status Screen on page 37

2.1 Status Overview

This section describes some of the concepts related to the Status screens.

2.1.1 DOCSIS
The Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) is a
telecommunications standard that defines the provision of data services) Internet
access) over a traditional cable TV (CATV) network.

Your CODA-45/46/47 supports DOCSIS version 3.0 and 3.1.

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2.1.2 IP Addresses and Subnets

Every computer on the Internet must have a unique Internet Protocol (IP) address.
The IP address works much like a street address, in that it identifies a specific
location to which information is transmitted. No two computers on a network can have
the same IP address.

2.1.2.1 IP Address Format

IP addresses consist of four octets (8-bit numerical values) and are usually
represented in decimal notation, for example 192.168.0.1. In decimal notation, this
means that each octet has a minimum value of 0 and a maximum value of 255.

An IP address carries two basic pieces of information: the “network number” (the
address of the network as a whole, analogous to a street name) and the “host ID”
(analogous to a house number) which identifies the specific computer (or other
network device).

2.1.2.2 IP Address Assignment

IP addresses can come from three places:

The Internet Assigned Numbers Agency (IANA)

Your Internet Service Provider
You (or your network devices)
IANA is responsible for IP address allocation on a global scale, and your ISP assigns
IP addresses to its customers. You should never attempt to define your own IP
addresses on a public network, but you are free to do so on a private network.

In the case of the CODA-45/46/47:

The public network (Wide Area Network or WAN) is the link between the cable
connector and your Internet Service Provider. Your CODA-45/46/47’s IP
address on this network is assigned by your service provider.

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The private network is your Local Area Network (LAN) and Wireless Local Area
Network (WLAN), if enabled. You are free to assign IP addresses to computers
on the LAN and WLAN manually, or to allow the CODA-45/46/47 to assign them
automatically via DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). IANA has
reserved the following blocks of IP addresses to be used for private networks
only:

Table 5: Private IP Address Ranges

FROM... ...TO
10.0.0.0 10.255.255.255
172.16.0.0 172.31.255.255
192.168.0.0 192.168.255.255

If you assign addresses manually, they must be within the CODA-45/46/47’s

LAN subnet.

2.1.2.3 Subnets
A subnet (short for sub-network) is, as the name suggests, a separate section of a
network, distinct from the main network of which it is a part. A subnet may contain all
of the computers at one corporate local office, for example, while the main network
includes several offices.

In order to define the extent of a subnet, and to differentiate it from the main network,
a subnet mask is used. This “masks” the part of the IP address that refers to the main
network, leaving the part of the IP address that refers to the sub-network.

Each subnet mask has 32 bits (binary digits), as does each IP address:

A binary value of 1 in the subnet mask indicates that the corresponding bit in the
IP address is part of the main network.

A binary value of 0 in the subnet mask indicates that the corresponding bit in the
IP address is part of the sub-network.

For example, the following table shows the IP address of a computer (192.168.0.1)
expressed in decimal and binary (each cell in the table indicates one octet):

Table 6: IP Address: Decimal and Binary

192 168 0 1
11000000 10101000 00000000 00000001

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The following table shows a subnet mask that “masks” the first twenty-four bits of the
IP address, in both its decimal and binary notation.

Table 7: Subnet Mask: Decimal and Binary

255 255 255 0
11111111 11111111 11111111 00000000

This shows that in this subnet, the first three octets (192.168.0, in the example IP
address) define the main network, and the final octet (1, in the example IP address)
defines the computer’s address on the subnet.

The decimal and binary notations give us the two common ways to write a subnet
mask:

Decimal: the subnet mask is written in the same fashion as the IP address:
255.255.255.0, for example.

Binary: the subnet mask is indicated after the IP address (preceded by a forward
slash), specifying the number of binary digits that it masks. The subnet mask
255.255.255.0 masks the first twenty-four bits of the IP address, so it would be
written as follows: 192.168.0.1/24.

2.1.3 DHCP
The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, or DHCP, defines the process by which IP
addresses can be assigned to computers and other networking devices
automatically, from another device on the network. This device is known as a DHCP
server, and provides addresses to all the DHCP client devices.

In order to receive an IP address via DHCP, a computer must first request one from
the DHCP server (this is a broadcast request, meaning that it is sent out to the whole
network, rather than just one IP address). The DHCP server hears the requests, and
responds by assigning an IP address to the computer that requested it.

If a computer is not configured to request an IP address via DHCP, you must

configure an IP address manually if you want to access other computers and devices
on the network. See IP Address Setup on page 15 for more information.

By default, the CODA-45/46/47 is a DHCP client on the WAN (the CATV connection).
It broadcasts an IP address over the cable network, and receives one from the
service provider. By default, the CODA-45/46/47 is a DHCP server on the LAN; it
provides IP addresses to computers on the LAN which request them.

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2.1.4 DHCP Lease

“DHCP lease” refers to the length of time for which a DHCP server allows a DHCP
client to use an IP address. Usually, a DHCP client will request a DHCP lease
renewal before the lease time is up, and can continue to use the IP address for an
additional period. However, if the client does not request a renewal, the DHCP server
stops allowing the client to use the IP address.

This is done to prevent IP addresses from being used up by computers that no longer
require them, since the pool of available IP addresses is finite.

2.1.5 MAC Addresses

Every network device possesses a Media Access Control (MAC) address. This is a
unique alphanumeric code, given to the device at the factory, which in most cases
cannot be changed (although some devices are capable of “MAC spoofing”, where
they impersonate another device’s MAC address).

MAC addresses are the most reliable way of identifying network devices, since IP
addresses tend to change over time (whether manually altered, or updated via
DHCP).

Each MAC address displays as six groups of two hexadecimal digits separated by
colons (or, occasionally, dashes) for example 00:AA:FF:1A:B5:74.

NOTE: Each group of two hexadecimal digits is known as an “octet”, since it

represents eight bits.

Bear in mind that a MAC address does not precisely represent a computer on your
network (or elsewhere), it represents a network device, which may be part of a
computer (or other device). For example, if a single computer has an Ethernet card
(to connect to your CODA-45/46/47 via one of the LAN ports) and also has a wireless
card (to connect to your CODA-45/46/47 over the wireless interface) the MAC
addresses of the two cards will be different. In the case of the CODA-45/46/47, each
internal module (cable modem module, Ethernet module, wireless module, etc.)
possesses its own MAC address.

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2.1.6 Routing Mode

When your CODA-45/46/47 is in routing mode, it acts as a gateway for computers on
the LAN to access the Internet. The service provider assigns an IP address to the
CODA-45/46/47 on the WAN, and all traffic for LAN computers is sent to that IP
address. The CODA-45/46/47 assigns private IP addresses to LAN computers (when
DHCP is active), and transmits the relevant traffic to each private IP address.

NOTE: When DHCP is not active on the CODA-45/46/47 in routing mode, each
computer on the LAN must be assigned an IP address in the CODA-45/46/
47’s subnet manually.

When the CODA-45/46/47 is not in routing mode, the service provider assigns an IP
address to each computer connected to the CODA-45/46/47 directly. The CODA-45/
46/47 does not perform any routing operations, and traffic flows between the
computers and the service provider.

Routing mode is not user-configurable; it is specified by the service provider in the

CODA-45/46/47’s configuration file.

2.1.7 Configuration Files

The CODA-45/46/47’s configuration (or config) file is a document that the CODA-45/
46/47 obtains automatically over the Internet from the service provider’s server,
which specifies the settings that the CODA-45/46/47 should use. It contains a variety
of settings that are not present in the user-configurable Graphical User Interface
(GUI) and can be specified only by the service provider.

2.1.8 Downstream and Upstream Transmissions

The terms “downstream” and “upstream” refer to data traffic flows, and indicate the
direction in which the traffic is traveling. “Downstream” refers to traffic from the
service provider to the CODA-45/46/47, and “upstream” refers to traffic from the
CODA-45/46/47 to the service provider.

2.1.9 Cable Frequencies

Just like radio transmissions, data transmissions over the cable network must exist
on different frequencies in order to avoid interference between signals.

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The data traffic band is separate from the TV band, and each data channel is
separate from other data channels.

2.1.10 Modulation
Transmissions over the cable network are based on a strong, high frequency periodic
waveform known as the “carrier wave.” This carrier wave is so called because it
“carries” the data signal. The data signal itself is defined by variations in the carrier
wave. The process of varying the carrier wave (in order to carry data signal
information) is known as “modulation.” The data signal is thus known as the
“modulating signal.”

Cable transmissions use a variety of methods to perform modulation (and the

“decoding” of the received signal, or “demodulation”). The modulation methods
defined in DOCSIS 3 are as follows:

QPSK: Quadrature Phase-Shift Keying

QAM: Quadrature Amplitude Modulation
QAM TCM: Trellis modulated Quadrature Amplitude Modulation
In many cases, a number precedes the modulation type (for example 16 QAM). This
number refers to the complexity of modulation. The higher the number, the more data
can be encoded in each symbol.

NOTE: In modulated signals, each distinct modulated character (for example, each
audible tone produced by a modem for transmission over telephone lines) is
known as a symbol.

Since more information can be represented by a single character, a higher number

indicates a higher data transfer rate.

2.1.11 TDMA, FDMA and SCDMA

Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA), Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA)
and Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access (SCDMA) are channel access
methods that allow multiple users to share the same frequency channel.

TDMA allows multiple users to share the same frequency channel by splitting
transmissions by time. Each user is allocated a number of time slots, and
transmits during those time slots.

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FDMA allows multiple users to share the same frequency channel by assigning a
frequency band within the existing channel to each user.

SCDMA allows multiple users to share the same frequency channel by assigning
a unique orthogonal code to each user.

2.1.12 OFDM
Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing (OFDM) is a physical-layer data
encoding method for transmitting and receiving data on Radio Frequency (RF)
media, such as the CODA-45/46/47’s cable connection.

OFDM takes a single wide-band signal and separates it into multiple simultaneous
subcarriers across the available RF spectrum, separated by the minimum frequency
necessary to ensure non-interference among sub-carriers. “Orthogonal”, in this
usage, refers to this non-interfering quality of the technique.

The primary advantage of OFDM is that a signal encoded using the method can
withstand suboptimal conditions on the RF medium. Depending on its
implementation, OFDM can also enable faster signal throughput.

2.1.13 FFT
The Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) is an algorithm for rapidly implementing Fourier
analysis of a data stream, used by modulation methods such as OFDM. Fourier
analysis is a mathematical technique that enables the representation of data using
simpler trigonometric functions.

In this implementation, Fourier analysis is used to construct the frequency data for
transmission, and to deconstruct received frequency data.

2.2 The Status: System Information Screen

Use this screen to see general information about your CODA-45/46/47’s hardware,
its software, and its connection to the Internet.

Click the System Information tab. The following screen displays.

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Figure 7: The Status: System Information Screen

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 8: The Status: System Information Screen

HW Version This displays the version number of the CODA-45/46/
47’s physical hardware.
SW Version This displays the version number of the software that
controls the CODA-45/46/47.
Serial Number This displays a number that uniquely identifies the
device.
RF MAC This displays the Media Access Control (MAC) address
of the CODA-45/46/47’s Radio Frequency (RF) module.
This is the module that connects to the Internet through
the Cable connection.
System Time This displays the current date and time configured on
the device.
System Up Time This displays the amount of time that has elapsed since
the CODA-45/46/47 was last restarted.

2.3 The Status: DOCSIS Provisioning Screen

This screen displays the steps successfully taken to connect to the Internet over the
Cable connection.

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Use this screen for troubleshooting purposes to ensure that the CODA-45/46/47 has
successfully connected to the Internet; if an error has occurred you can identify the
stage at which the failure occurred.

Click the DOCSIS Provisioning tab. The following screen displays.

Figure 8: The Status: DOCSIS Provisioning Screen

For each step, with the exception of BPI Status:

Process displays when the CODA-45/46/47 is attempting to complete a

connection step.
Success displays when the CODA-45/46/47 has completed a connection step.
Disable displays when the relevant feature has been turned off.
The BPI Status step refers to DOCSIS Baseline Privacy Interface (BPI), which
provides data security on the cable connection:

Auth displays information about BPI authorization, which allows the CODA-45/
46/47 to identify a Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS) with which it is
authorized to communicate. When AUTH:start displays, this process is running.

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TEK displays information about BPI Transport Encryption Keys. Your CODA-45/
46/47 uses these keys to decrypt data from the CMTS and encrypt data to the
CMTS. When TEK:start displays, this process is running.

2.4 The Status: DOCSIS WAN Screen

Use this screen to discover information about:

The nature of the upstream and downstream connection between the CODA-45/
46/47 and the device to which it is connected through the Cable interface.

IP details of the CODA-45/46/47’s WAN connection.

Click the DOCSIS WAN tab. The following screen displays.

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Figure 9: The Status: DOCSIS WAN Screen

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The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 9: The Status: DOCSIS WAN Screen

DOCSIS Overview
Network Access This displays whether or not your service provider
allows you to access the Internet over the Cable
connection.
Permitted displays if you can access the Internet.
Denied displays if you cannot access the Internet.
IP Address This displays the CODA-45/46/47’s WAN IP address.
This IP address is automatically assigned to the CODA-
45/46/47
Subnet Mask This displays the CODA-45/46/47’s WAN subnet mask.
Gateway IP This displays the IP address of the device to which the
CODA-45/46/47 is connected on the WAN.
DHCP Lease Time This displays the time that elapses before your device’s
IP address lease expires, and a new IP address is
assigned to it by the DHCP server.
Downstream Overview

NOTE: The downstream signal is the signal transmitted to the CODA-45/46/47.

Port ID This displays the ID number of the downstream
connection’s port.
Frequency (Hz) This displays the actual frequency in Hertz (Hz) of each
downstream data channel to which the CODA-45/46/47
is connected.
Modulation This displays the type of modulation that each
downstream channel uses.
Signal Strength This displays the power of the signal of each
(dBmV) downstream data channel to which the CODA-45/46/47
is connected, in dBmV (decibels above/below 1
millivolt).
Signal Noise Ratio This displays the Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) of each
(dB) downstream data channel to which the CODA-45/46/47
is connected, in dB (decibels).
Octets This displays the total number of octets received.
Correcteds This displays the number of blocks received that
required correction due to corruption, and were
successfully corrected.

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Table 9: The Status: DOCSIS WAN Screen (continued)

Uncorrectables This displays the number of blocks received that
required correction due to corruption, but were unable to
be corrected.
Channel ID This displays the ID number of each channel on which
the downstream signal is transmitted.
Reset FEC Counters Click this to delete data in the Forward Error Connection
(FEC) columns (Correcteds and Uncorrectables) and
start collecting data anew.
OFDM Downstream Overview
Receiver This displays the index number of the OFDM receiver
(see OFDM on page 28).
FFT Type This displays the type of Fast Fourier Transform in use
on the relevant OFDM receiver (see FFT on page 28).
Subcarr 0 Frequency Each OFDM signal consists of multiple subcarriers.This
(Hz) displays the frequency, in Hertz, of the first OFDM
subcarrier on the relevant receiver.
PLC Locked This displays whether or not the relevant OFDM
connection’s physical link channel (PLC) data is locked.
The PLC tells the CODA-45/46/47 how to decode the
OFDM signal, and what power level to use. Once the
CODA-45/46/47 receives a PLC without uncorrectable
errors, the PLC is locked and subsequent
communication can continue.
NCP Locked This displays whether or not the relevant OFDM
connection’s next codeword pointer (NCP) data is
locked. The NCP tells the CODA-45/46/47 which
codewords are to be used for OFDM communication,
and which profile to use for each codeword. Once the
CODA-45/46/47 receives an NCP without uncorrectable
errors, the NCP is locked and subsequent
communication can continue.
MDC1 Locked This displays whether or not the relevant OFDM
connection’s Multipath Delay Commutator (MDC) data
is locked. This provides information about the method of
Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) to be used on the OFDM
connection. Once the CODA-45/46/47 receives an
MDC1 without errors, the MDC1 is locked and
subsequent communication can continue.

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Table 9: The Status: DOCSIS WAN Screen (continued)

PLC Power (dBmV) This displays the power level the CODA-45/46/47 has
been instructed to use on the relevant OFDM
connection by the physical link channel (PLC) data, in
dBmV (decibels above/below 1 millivolt).
Upstream Overview

NOTE: The upstream signal is the signal transmitted from the CODA-45/46/47.
Port ID This displays the ID number of the upstream
connection’s port.
Frequency (Hz) This displays the actual frequency in Hertz (Hz) of each
upstream data channel to which the CODA-45/46/47 is
connected.
Bandwidth (Hz) This displays the maximum available bandwidth on the
relevant channel, in Hertz (Hz).
Modulation Type This displays the type of modulation that each upstream
channel uses.
DOCSIS Mode This displays the version number of the DOCSIS mode
that each upstream channel uses.
SNR (dB) This displays the Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) of each
upstream data channel to which the CODA-45/46/47 is
connected, in dB (decibels).
Signal Strength This displays the power of the signal of each upstream
(dBmV) data channel to which the CODA-45/46/47 is connected,
in dBmV (decibels above/below 1 millivolt).
Channel ID This displays the ID number of each channel on which
the upstream signal is transmitted.

2.5 The Status: DOCSIS Event Screen

Use this screen to view information about local WAN activity events.

Click the DOCSIS Event tab. The following screen displays.

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Figure 10: The Status: DOCSIS Event Screen

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 10: The Status: DOCSIS Event Screen

No This displays the arbitrary, incremental index number
assigned to the event.
Time This displays the date and time at which the event
occurred.
Type This displays the nature of the event.
Priority This displays the severity of the event.
Event This displays a description of the event.
Clear Click this to remove all DOCSIS event logs from the
system.

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2.6 The Status: LAN Port Status Screen

Use this screen to view information about data rate and flow for each of the CODA-
45/46/47’s Local Area Network (LAN) ports, to which you connect your computers.

Click the LAN Port Status tab. The following screen displays.

Figure 11: The Status: LAN Port Status Screen

The following table describes the labels in this screen.

Table 11: The Status: LAN Port Status Screen

Port This displays the index number of the LAN port.
Status This displays whether or not there is a device connected
to the LAN port.
Up displays when there is a device connected to the
port.
Down displays when there is no device connected to
the port.

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Table 11: The Status: LAN Port Status Screen (continued)

Speed This displays the maximum achievable data speed of
the connection between the CODA-45/46/47 and the
connected device, in megabits per second (Mbps). The
CODA-45/46/47 supports LAN connections at 10, 100,
and 1000 Mbps.
Duplex This displays information about whether data can flow in
both directions between the CODA-45/46/47 and the
connected device simultaneously (duplex) or in only one
direction at a time (half-duplex).
Full displays when data can flow between the CODA-
45/46/47 and the connected device in both directions
simultaneously.
Half displays when data can flow between the CODA-
45/46/47 and the connected device in only one
direction at a time.

NOTE: The terms “duplex” and “full duplex” are

interchangeable.

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3
Troubleshooting
Use this section to solve common problems with the CODA-45/46/47 and your
network. It contains the following sections:

None of the LEDs Turn On on page 39

One of the LEDs does not Display as Expected on page 40
I Forgot the CODA-45/46/47’s IP Address on page 40
I Forgot the CODA-45/46/47’s Admin Username or Password on page 40
I Cannot Access the CODA-45/46/47 or the Internet on page 40

Problem: None of the LEDs Turn On

The CODA-45/46/47 is not receiving power, or there is a fault with the device.

1 Ensure that you are using the correct power cable.

Using a power source other than the one that came with your CODA-45/
46/47 can damage the CODA-45/46/47.

2 Ensure that the power cable is connected to the CODA-45/46/47 and the wall
socket (or other power source) correctly.

3 Ensure that the power source is functioning correctly. Replace any broken fuses
or reset any tripped circuit breakers.

4 Disconnect and re-connect the power cable to the power source and the CODA-
45/46/47.

5 If none of the above steps solve the problem, consult your vendor.

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Problem: One of the LEDs does not Display as Expected

1 Ensure that you understand the LED’s normal behavior (see LEDs on page 13).

2 Ensure that the CODA-45/46/47’s hardware is connected correctly; see the

Quick Installation Guide.

3 Disconnect and re-connect the power cable to the CODA-45/46/47.

4 If none of the above steps solve the problem, consult your vendor.

Problem: I Forgot the CODA-45/46/47’s IP Address

1 The CODA-45/46/47’s default LAN IP address is 192.168.100.1.

2 Depending on your operating system and your network, you may be able to find
the CODA-45/46/47’s IP address by looking up your computer’s default
gateway. To do this on (most) Windows machines, click Start > Run, enter
“cmd”, and then enter “ipconfig”. Get the IP address of the Default Gateway,
and enter it in your browser’s address bar.

Problem: I Forgot the CODA-45/46/47’s Admin Username or

Password

Because the CODA-45/46/47’s UI displays only status information, it has no login

screen. You do not need a username or password; when you access the CODA-45/
46/47 you will see the Status screen immediately.

Problem: I Cannot Access the CODA-45/46/47 or the Internet

1 Ensure that you are using the correct IP address for the CODA-45/46/47.

2 Check your network’s hardware connections, and that the CODA-45/46/47’s

LEDs display correctly (see LEDs on page 13).

3 Make sure that your computer is on the same subnet as the CODA-45/46/47;
see IP Address Setup on page 15.

4 If the above steps do not work, you need to reset the CODA-45/46/47. See
Resetting the CODA-45/46/47 on page 19. The CODA-45/46/47 is returned to
its default settings.

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5 If the problem persists, contact your vendor.

Problem: I Cannot Access the Internet and the DS and US LEDs

Keep Blinking

Your service provider may have disabled your Internet access; check the Status >
DOCSIS WAN screen’s Network Access field (see The Status: DOCSIS WAN
Screen on page 31).

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Index

A customer support 3

accounts, login 18
address, IP 15
address, IP, local 16
D
attached network devices 31
authorization 30 Data Over Cable Service Interface
Specification 21
default IP address 16
default username and password 18
DHCP 16, 24, 29
B DHCP lease 25
DHCP lease time 31
bar, navigation 19 DOCSIS 21
Baseline Privacy Interface 30 DOCSIS BPI 30
BPI 30 DOCSIS logs 35
BPI status 29 DOCSIS provisioning 29
buttons 11 document conventions 3
download CM config file 29
downstream transmission 26
DS 15
C duplex 37

cable connection 10
cable connection status 29
cable data security 30
E
cable modem 10
cable security 30 EAE status 29
CATV 21, 22 Ethernet 37
channel ID 31 Ethernet cables 12
config file 29 Ethernet port 16
configuration file 26 event logs 35
connection status, cable 29
conventions, document 3
correcteds 31

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F IP address setup 15, 16

IP address, default 16
IP address, format 22
factory reset 19 IP address, local 16
Fast Fourier Transform,FFT,Fourier ISP 22
analysis 28
FDMA 27
find downstream 29
frequencies, cable 26
frequency 31 L
full duplex 37
LAN 21
LAN port status 37
LAN ports 12
G LEDs 13, 39, 41
lights 13
local IP address 16
gateway IP 31 logging in 17
graphical user interface 10 login accounts 18
GUI 10, 18 login screen 15
GUI overview 18 logs 35

H M
half duplex 37 MAC address 25, 28
hardware 11 MAC filtering 11
hardware version 28 main window 19
host ID 22 Media Access Control address 25
HW init 29 Microsoft Windows 16
HW version 28 modem 10
modem status 29
modulation 27, 31

I
IANA 22 N
interface, user 10
IP address 15, 16, 22, 31, 40 navigation 19
IP address lease 25 navigation bar 19
IP address renewal 25 network access 31

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network devices, attached 31 ranging 29

network number 22 registration 29
reset 19
RF MAC 28
RF module 28
RJ45 connectors 12
O routing mode 23, 26

octets 31
OFDM,Orthogonal Frequency-Division
Multiplexing,Radio Frequency,RF,
multiplexing,encoding 28 S
overview, GUI 18
SCDMA 27
security, wireless 11
serial number 28
P signal strength 31
signal-to-noise ratio 31
software version 28
password 40 Status 15
password and username 18 status 31
PIN configuration 11 status, cable connection 29
port status 37 subnet 15, 16, 22
port, Ethernet 16 subnet mask 31
ports 11 subnet, IP 15
priority 35 support, customer 3
private IP address 23 SW version 28
push-button configuration 11 system time 28
system up time 28

Q
T
QAM 27
QAM TCM 27 TCP/IP 16
QPSK 27 TDMA 27
TEK 30
time of day 29
Transport Encryption Key 30
R troubleshooting 29

radio frequency module 28

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uncorrectables 31
upstream transmission 26
US 15
user interface 10
username 40
username and password 18

W
WAN 22
WAN connection 31
WEP 11
Wifi Protected Setup 11
window, main 19
Windows 16
wireless connection 41
wireless security 11
WPA2-PSK 11
WPA-PSK 11
WPS 11

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