When you configure an AutoTest, the parameters you specify apply only to the plan currently in use. Other channel plans require their own AutoTest configuration.

Use the SELECT AN AUTOTEST TO CONFIGURE screen to specify how an automatic test will function using the currently active plan.

Use the arrow keys to highlight the type of test you would like to configure on the SELECT AN AUTOTEST TO CONFIGURE screen and press the CONFIGURE softkey or press ENTER.

Configuring Combo Test AutoTests

On the COMBO TEST - SELECT THE DEFAULT LIMIT SET screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the set of default limits you prefer and press the OK softkey.

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Use the CONFIGURE MEASUREMENTS - LIMIT SETS configuration screen to edit the limit sets for measurements at the tap, ground block, TV, and cable modem.

Configuring Video Channels AutoTests

On the VIDEO CHANNELS AUTOTEST - SELECT TEST CHANNELS screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the channel you intend to edit and press the SELECT softkey to enable or disable (depending on its prior status) that channel. Repeat the process for other channels as necessary.

The MER softkey is enabled when modulation error ratio measurements are available on certain digital channels. Press the MER softkey to include this measurement as a part of the AutoTest.

Configuring Cable Modem AutoTests

At least one DOCSIS channel must be enabled in your active channel plan before you can conduct a Cable Modem AutoTest.

On the CABLE MODEM AUTOTEST - SELECT TEST CHANNELS screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the DOCSIS channel you intend to edit and press the SELECT softkey to enable or disable (depending on its prior status) that channel. Repeat the process for other channels as necessary.