Upstream Analyzer: FAQ

Modems with DOCSIS 1.x, 2.0, 3.0 and 3.1 are supported.

Upstream Analyzer will work with a Cisco CMTS with a DOCSIS 2.0 card or better with software version 12.2(8)BC and later, and the Arris C4 and C4C with software version 8.0 and higher.  Upstream Analyzer also now supports all E6000 (ver 1 and ver 2 cards) provided it is running v3.00 or higher of their software

UTSC stands for Upstream Triggered Spectrum Capture, which is a CableLabs standard that provides the ability to view spectrum from OFDMA channels and from Remote PHY devices. Your CMTS must have the following minimum firmware version for UTSC support:

  • CommScope ARRIS E6000 – v11 or higher
  • Cisco CBR-8 – 16.10 or higher
  • Casa – 8.6.3.2 or higher
  • Harmonic CableOS – any

Yes, you can view Upstream Analyzer in a web browser on your tablet, smartphone, laptop or desktop computer.

Upstream Analyzer is priced to be very affordable. The cost is only a few dollars per day per CMTS.

No. We offer Upstream Analyzer as a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution. There is no server needed, no proprietary test equipment, no complex cabling or RF switches. All you need is your CMTS.

No. Because Upstream Analyzer is priced per-port, you can give access to any number of staff you like. This is just one of the advantages over costly, proprietary test equipment.

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