Chapter 5. The MTA Configuration File

This chapter examines the configuration file used by PacketCable embedded multimedia terminal adapters (eMTA). The chapter covers the basic format of this file and provides examples to reinforce key points. In addition, the chapter covers some tools that can be used to generate and view MTA configuration files, one of which is Cisco Broadband Configurator (CBC). CBC is an application that can be used to create and edit Data-Over-Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) and PacketCable configuration files. Additionally, the template capability within the Cisco Broadband Access Center (BAC) can be used to dynamically generate configuration files. A utility within BAC can also be used to convert between ...

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