- DOCSIS Based Design
The cable modem is
certified to work on any DOCSIS 1.1 based HFC cable system. Resident BPI+ certificates
enable future upgrades to advanced DOCSIS features
- Performance
Advanced silicon
enables throughput of over 10 Megabits per second in UDP mode and 7 Mbps in TCP/IP mode
- Easy Installation
Upgrade to the latest technology 100 Base-T Ethernet standard. The DCM245 and DCM245R
also support the older standard, 10 Base-T Ethernet
- E-Z Start-Up
Indicators
Easy-to-use LED lights
on the front of the unit show the modem status. This provides the user the ability to
verify modem operation and connectivity
- Advanced Upstream
Rate Limiting
This provides an
advanced algorithm to minimize network retransmissions of filtered packets, preserving the
available upstream bandwidth. Cable companies may limit upstream rates of subscribers, to
prevent single users from running server applications in their homes. Less sophisticated
rate limiting algorithms lead to high packet loss, resulting in many retransmissions,
further straining the upstream bandwidth
- On/Off Security
Button
Turning the modem off
puts the modem into "standby" mode. The modem is still on, and remains locked to
the CMTS, responding to SNMP. However, the LEDs all turn off, and the Ethernet/USB
connection to the PC is terminated. This is important because many consumers are
accustomed to turning off appliances when not in use. Despite being "switched
off," the modem remains visible to the network and is, in fact, "always
on," enabling subscribers fast and easy use when required. The button also serves as
a security feature, assuring the customer that the network will not be accessible if the
button is off, alleviating concerns of an "always on" connection
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- Simple-to-Use
Illustrated Setup Guide
The guide steps users
through the connections of the broadband cable, electrical power, and Ethernet or USB
cables
- Broadband Services
Capable of providing
internet browsing, e-mail, chat, streaming audio/video, and news services
- Network Shutdown
Recovery
In the case of a cable
area electrical signal outage, in order to avoid all the modems rebooting at the same
time, and flooding the networks with collisioned requests, RCA has implemented a feature
allowing the modems to reboot at different times thus facilitating a smooth reactivation
of the network
- Security
Supports BPI+
communications privacy to support secure data exchange between modems and cable operators'
servers. The hardware contains a full IP-SEC core, capable of enabling virtual private
networks(VPN).
- Advanced Features
Cable Operators will
appreciate many features to simplify their network management, including an extensive
proprietary MIBs, advanced tuning and diagnostics
- Additional Security
Feature, Factory-Installed Security Certificate
At the time of
manufacture, the DCM245 and DCM245R have the encrypted security key installed in the modem
to insure uncompromised certificate security. No downloading of security certificates
required
- LED Administrative
Disable Indicator
Helps prevent
unnecessary truck rolls
- Internal Web Pages
DCM245 and DCM245R web
pages allow direct access to information about the status of the modem and other important
information.
- USB and Ethernet
Interfaces
Choose either method of
installation-industry standard Universal Serial Bus (USB) or 10/100 Base T Ethernet.
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