Each Cable Modem AutoTest is based on two types of configuration - your
selection of channels to be tested and the parameters of your limit sets.
Follow these steps to perform a CABLE MODEM AutoTest:
1) Select AutoTest Key.
The AUTOTEST screen is displayed.
2) On the AUTOTEST screen, use the arrow keys to highlight CABLE MODEM,
press ENTER softkey.
The DOCSIS AUTOTEST screen is displayed.
Each DOCSIS AUTOTEST is based on two types of configuration - selection
of channel plan and a selection of limit plan.
Channel Plan
3) Use the arrow keys to highlight your channel plan preference in the
CHANNEL PLAN drop down box.
4) Press Enter.
Limit Plan
5) Use the arrow keys to highlight your limit plan preference in the LIMIT
PLAN drop down box.
6) Press Enter.
Limit-set parameters correspond to each of four available test locations
- cable modem, ground block, TV, or tap.
NOTE: The limit-set parameters you define will remain constant in all
channel plans and measurement modes.
NOTE: The selected limit set will apply to both the physical limits
sets and the data limit sets separately. (See Help section on CONFIGURE
MEASURE - LIMIT SETS, for more information about limit sets.)
NOTE: To perform the AutoTest without checking the results against
limit values, choose "Off < no limit checking >" from
the menu.
7) Press Enter.
SOFTKEYS
Two softkeys on the COMBO AUTOTEST screen provide the following options:
Settings
Access the EDIT TEST POINT COMPENSATION screen or access the EDIT MAC ADDRESS
screen
Start
Displays the COMBO AUTOTEST in progress screen
8) When you have selected your preferences, press the START softkey
to begin the test.
9) To stop the COMBO AUTOTEST test process at any time, press the STOP
softkey. A confirmation dialog box then appears with options of canceling
or continuing the process.