Protocol Architectures including the control architecture for auto-ranging, initialization, packet filtering, registration, etc. 2. Distribution Hub with typically 20,000 homes passed. From there signals transmitted to fiber nodes servicing 500 homes each. Distribution Hubs interconnected via a private backbone network to a centralized headend. 10 Base-T from home PC to cable modem.
Cable modem is connected to the coaxial cable plant.
The next agenda item was presented by Dave Fellows from Continental Cablevision who described Continental Cablevision s experience in delivering high-speed CATV Data Services. When issues were raised about what would the cable operators do if the IETF WG develops standards that are different from what is supported in cable modem systems that Continental and other operators have deployed today, Dave responded that Continental is prepared to support and deploy any new, standard protocols with pre-existing technology. There are no cable standards today and vendors frantically playing standard games and IETF has the opportunity to improve the situation. Not necessary to invent things but work with the other IETF WGs for some of the specifications. The final agenda of the session focused on discussion of the WG work items and the WG structure.