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PNM Further Enhances Troubleshooting in the New Age of Test Equipment in Broadband Cable

PNM Further Enhances Troubleshooting in the New Age of Test Equipment in Broadband Cable Happy Monday Everyone. Today is December 18th and this is episode 34 of Get Your Tech On, our show on All Things DOCSIS. I'm Brady Volpe, Founder of The Volpe Firm and Nimble This a true cable Geek. With us is, The post PNM Further Enhances Troubleshooting in the New Age of Test Equipment in Broadband Cable appeared first on Volpe Firm.

Dec 28, 2017

What about IP Video IPTV and DOCSIS?

What about IP Video IPTV and DOCSIS? Happy Friday Everyone. Today is November 10th and this is episode 33 of Get Your Tech On, our show on All Things DOCSIS, today our topic is What about IP Video IPTV and DOCSIS?" Join the conversation about how this technology is used in cable plants and the fact The post What about IP Video IPTV and DOCSIS? appeared first on Volpe Firm.

Nov 13, 2017

New Tech in Cable and SCTE EXPO 2017 Recap

New Tech in Cable TV and Broadband plus SCTE EXPO 2017 Recap Happy Monday Everyone. Today is October 23rd and this is episode 32 of Get Your Tech On, our show on All Things DOCSIS. I'm Brady Volpe, Founder of The Volpe Firm and Nimble This. With us is, John Downey, the man who brought The post New Tech in Cable and SCTE EXPO 2017 Recap appeared first on Volpe Firm.

Oct 25, 2017

Virtual CCAP in the “hic et nunc”

Virtual CCAP in the "hic et nunc" No that isn't Klingon Happy Friday Everyone. Today is September 29 and this is episode 31 of Get Your Tech On, our show on All Things DOCSIS with a focus on Virtual CCAP today. I'm Brady Volpe, Founder of The Volpe Firm and Nimble This. With us is, The post Virtual CCAP in the “hic et nunc” appeared first on Volpe Firm.

Oct 4, 2017

DOCSIS CMTS Suggestions, Best Practices and Recommendations Part 3

DOCSIS CMTS Suggestions, Best Practices and Recommendations Part 3 Happy Friday Everyone. Today is July 21 and this is episode 30 of Get Your Tech On, our show on All Things DOCSIS. I'm Brady Volpe, Founder of The Volpe Firm and Nimble This. With us is, John Downey, the iron man of cable. John is The post DOCSIS CMTS Suggestions, Best Practices and Recommendations Part 3 appeared first on Volpe Firm.

Aug 1, 2017

Remote PHY – What is All the Hype?

Remote PHY - What is All The Hype? Remote PHY - What's All The Hype? - Today is May 12 and this is episode 28 of Get You Tech On, our show on All Things DOCSIS. I'm Brady Volpe, Founder of The Volpe Firm and Nimble This. With us is the man who is world famous The post Remote PHY – What is All the Hype? appeared first on Volpe Firm.

May 17, 2017

DOCSIS CMTS Best Practices Recommendations Part 2

DOCSIS CMTS Best Practices and Recommendations Part 2 Episode 27 DOCSIS CMTS Best Practices Recommendations - Today is April 14 and this is episode 27 of Get You Tech On, our show on All Things DOCSIS. I'm Brady Volpe, Founder of The Volpe Firm and Nimble This. With us is the a man who is world The post DOCSIS CMTS Best Practices Recommendations Part 2 appeared first on Volpe Firm.

Apr 18, 2017

Future Field Operations Technologies Cable

Future Field Operations Technologies Cable What’s Coming in Field and Operations Technology with Comcast and Cisco Episode 26 of our show on All Things DOCSIS. Hosted by Brady Volpe, Founder of The Volpe Firm and Nimble This. Today we have a fantastic episode for you on Future Field Operations Technologies but first let me introduce The post Future Field Operations Technologies Cable appeared first on Volpe Firm.

Mar 15, 2017

DOCSIS CMTS Suggestions, Best Practices and Recommendations

DOCSIS CMTS Suggestions, Best Practices and Recommendations Episode 25 Today is Friday January 27th and this is episode 25 of Get You Tech On - the cable industry’s #1 DOCSIS podcast. I'm Brady Volpe, Founder of The Volpe Firm and Nimble This. With us is the a man who is world famous in certain parts of The post DOCSIS CMTS Suggestions, Best Practices and Recommendations appeared first on Volpe Firm.

Feb 1, 2017

DOCSIS 3.1 Downstream and Upstream

DOCSIS 3.1 Downstream and Upstream Testing and Throughput Episode 24 Hosted by Brady Volpe of the Volpe Firm, this video / podcast has a focus on the DOCSIS 3.1 downstream and upstream with a practical review of the latest advancements in DOCSIS 3.1 and practical applications in production systems. Guests include John Downey, CMTS Technical Leader at The post DOCSIS 3.1 Downstream and Upstream appeared first on Volpe Firm.

Dec 14, 2016

Proactive Network Maintenance (PNM) with Larry Wolcott, Leader at Comcast’s Next Gen Technology Group

Proactive Network Maintenance (PNM) with Larry Wolcott, Leader at Comcast’s Next Gen Operations Technology Group Episode 23 Hosted by Brady Volpe of the Volpe Firm, this podcast will focus on Proactive Network Maintenance (PNM) and the next generation in technology in 2016 and a peak of what is to come in 2017. Guest John Downey, CMTS Technical Leader at The post Proactive Network Maintenance (PNM) with Larry Wolcott, Leader at Comcast’s Next Gen Technology Group appeared first on Volpe Firm.

Sep 12, 2016

Top Reasons Cable Modems are not Getting Expected Speed and CMTS Monitoring

Cable Modems not Getting Speed - Top Reasons Cable Modems are not Getting Expected Speed and CMTS Monitoring Episode 22 Hosted by Brady Volpe of the Volpe Firm, Nimble This and Guest John Downey, CMTS Technical Leader at Cisco Systems. Today’s show we will cover cable modems not getting speed and monitoring your CMTS for proper The post Top Reasons Cable Modems are not Getting Expected Speed and CMTS Monitoring appeared first on Volpe Firm.

Aug 8, 2016

DOCSIS 3.1 Clearing Up Misconceptions

DOCSIS 3.1 Clearing Up Misconceptions with DOCSIS 3.1 Spectrum Allocation Episode 21 Hosted by Brady Volpe of the Volpe Firm and Nimble This, with guest John Downey, CMTS Technical Leader at Cisco Systems. Today’s show we will cover DOCSIS 3.1 spectrum allocation, applications and deployment in existing cable plants. No changes in the existing plants are necessary! The post DOCSIS 3.1 Clearing Up Misconceptions appeared first on Volpe Firm.

May 26, 2016

RF Measurements in the Cable Plant

RF Measurements in the Cable Plant - Learn more about RF Episode 20 Hosted by Brady Volpe of the Volpe Firm and Nimble This. Guest John Downey, CMTS Technical Leader at Cisco Systems and special guest, Ron Hranac Technical Leader at Cisco Systems. Today’s show we will cover a number of topics including RF measurements and fundamentals. The discussion starts with The post RF Measurements in the Cable Plant appeared first on Volpe Firm.

Apr 20, 2016

Operator Perspective of Technology Advancements in Cable

Operator Perspective of Technology Advancements in Cable and other interesting facts Episode 19 Hosted by Brady Volpe of the Volpe Firm and Nimble This Guest John Downey, CMTS Technical Leader at Cisco Systems and special guest, Jeff Finkelstein Executive Director of Network Strategy at Cox Communication. Today’s show we will cover a number of topics including The post Operator Perspective of Technology Advancements in Cable appeared first on Volpe Firm.

Feb 22, 2016

May the Force be with Operational Challenges, Industry Trends, DOCSIS 3.1 and Star Wars

May the Force be with Operational Challenges, Industry Trends, DOCSIS 3.1 and Star Wars Episode 18 Hosted by Brady Volpe of the Volpe Firm and Nimble This. Guest John Downey, CMTS Technical Leader at Cisco Systems. Today we are going to focus on your questions and provide our answers. If we don’t have answers we promise to The post May the Force be with Operational Challenges, Industry Trends, DOCSIS 3.1 and Star Wars appeared first on Volpe Firm.

Jan 18, 2016

Operational Challenges – DOCSIS CMTS Challenges to Operators

Operational Challenges in Cable - CMTS Challenges to Operators Episode 17 Hosted by Brady Volpe of the Volpe Firm and Nimble This. Guest John Downey and Steve William TWC Director, Access Network Planning, Design & Operations. Steve is also a huge supporter of the SCTE, having served as on a number of SCTE chapter and National board The post Operational Challenges – DOCSIS CMTS Challenges to Operators appeared first on Volpe Firm.

Dec 14, 2015

DOCSIS 3.1, PNM – SCTE CABLE TECH EXPO REVIEW 2015

DOCSIS 3.1, PNM - SCTE CABLE TECH EXPO REVIEW 2015 Episode 16 is hosted by Brady Volpe of the Volpe Firm and Nimble This with guest John Downey of CISCO systems. Discussion Highlights today we have news, updates from the Cable Tec Expo last week in New Orleans. And we want to bring our listeners the highlights The post DOCSIS 3.1, PNM – SCTE CABLE TECH EXPO REVIEW 2015 appeared first on Volpe Firm.

Oct 22, 2015

CableLabs interop DOCSIS 3.1 Channel Bonding

CableLabs Interop, DOCSIS 3.1 Channel Bonding Episode 15 Hosted by Brady Volpe of the Volpe Firm and Nimble This, with Guest John Downey. Today we have news, updates from the CableLabs interop in Colorado, Max transmit power with 8 upstream DOCSIS 3.1 channel bonding, more on T3 timeout, partial mode oh my, T1 timeouts, my recommendations on ad The post CableLabs interop DOCSIS 3.1 Channel Bonding appeared first on Volpe Firm.

Oct 5, 2015

WPA exploits as well as WiFi security flaws

WPA exploits, WiFi security flaws and WEP Hacking Episode 14 Hosted by Brady Volpe of the Volpe Firm with guest John Downey. Today we have news, updates from the Proactive Network Maintenance meeting at CableLabs F2F in Colorado last week, SCTE Expo is less than two months away and your questions, our answers. In the NEWS The post WPA exploits as well as WiFi security flaws appeared first on Volpe Firm.

Aug 17, 2015

ANGACOM, DOCSIS 3.1, PNM, Wifi and Next Generation TV review

Next Generation TV, ANGACOM, DOCSIS 3.1, PNM and review Episode 13 Hosted by Brady Volpe was joined by John Downey discussing Next Generation TV, smart TV, OFDM, WiFi issues in the home and how they impact the cable operator, operational changes requires to be proactive and not reactive in the cable plant, DOCSIS 3.1 & other cable topics from The post ANGACOM, DOCSIS 3.1, PNM, Wifi and Next Generation TV review appeared first on Volpe Firm.

Jun 29, 2015

INTX The Internet & Television Expo Review – Episode 12

INTX The Internet & Television Expo Review Episode 12 hosted by Brady Volpe of the Volpe Firm and Nimble This with guest John Downey with discussion highlights on INTX The Internet and Television Expo plus many other topics including PNM (Proactive Network Maintenance), DOCSIS 3.1 and answering several questions from followers. We do our best to bring The post INTX The Internet & Television Expo Review – Episode 12 appeared first on Volpe Firm.

May 11, 2015

DOCSIS Internet Security – internet security and recommended best practices Episode 11

DOCSIS Internet Security Episode 11 Brady Volpe was joined by John Downey, Dan Hegglin and Brian Wilson discussing the challenges cable operators face with DOCSIS internet security and recommended best practices they can follow to secure their networks from DDoS, DoS, DNS, High Value Targets and many more. More about Dan Hegglin of Cisco and Brain Wilson of Alcatel-Lucent The post DOCSIS Internet Security – internet security and recommended best practices Episode 11 appeared first on Volpe Firm.

Apr 13, 2015

Downstream Full Band Capture and CableLabs Winter Conferance- Episode 10

Brady and John cover the CableLabs Winter Conference, the press release from Broadcom and upstream expansion to 85 MHz and beyond.If you have not heard about Broadcom's press release on upstream analysis capability in the cable modem you will defiantly want to check out this video. The post Downstream Full Band Capture and CableLabs Winter Conferance- Episode 10 appeared first on Volpe Firm.

Mar 9, 2015

Full Band Capture a Spectrum Analyzer in DOCSIS Cable Modem Episode 9

DOCSIS 3.0 Full Band Capture and So Much More Episode 9 Hosted by Brady Volpe of the Volpe Firm and Nimble This with guest John Downey of Cisco. Brady and John cover the benefits of the latest technology available (full band capture) in DOCSIS 3.0 cable modems such as: Full band capture offering spectrum analyzer functionality in The post Full Band Capture a Spectrum Analyzer in DOCSIS Cable Modem Episode 9 appeared first on Volpe Firm.

Jan 26, 2015

DOCSIS Load Balancing Continued Episode 8

DOCSIS Load Balancing Continued, DOCSIS 3.1 and other questions answered Episode 8 Hosted by Brady Volpe of the Volpe Firm and Nimble This with guest John Downey of Cisco. Brady and John cover what DOCSIS load balancing is all about, best practices for load balancing, and common challenges faced with DOCSIS load balancing. The guys also The post DOCSIS Load Balancing Continued Episode 8 appeared first on Volpe Firm.

Dec 22, 2014

Load Balancing DOCSIS 3.1

Load Balancing, DOCSIS 3.1 and Power Calculations Episode 7 Hosted by Brady Volpe of the Volpe Firm and Nimble This with guest John Downey of Cisco. Discussion Highlights included DOCSIS 3.1, Load Balancing, Proactive Network Maintenance - PNM and Power Calculations. We do our best to bring our audience great technical content every month. You can watch us live on The post Load Balancing DOCSIS 3.1 appeared first on Volpe Firm.

Nov 3, 2014

SCTE EXPO 2014 Technology Review Episode 6

SCTE EXPO 2014 Technology Review Episode 6 Hosted by Brady Volpe of the Volpe Firm and Nimble This with Guest John Downey of Cisco. With a review of SCTE EXPO. The discussion is on all things DOCSIS. Tips, suggestions and recommendations. Another power hour of cable with Brady Volpe and John Downey CMTS Technical Leader at The post SCTE EXPO 2014 Technology Review Episode 6 appeared first on Volpe Firm.

Sep 29, 2014

DOCSIS 3.1 Backwards Compatible – Episode 5

DOCSIS 3.1 Backwards Compatible so it can Co-Exist with Legacy DOCSIS Episode 5 Hosted by Brady Volpe of the Volpe Firm and Nimble This with Guest John Downey of Cisco. DOCSIS 3.1 backwards compatible is good news. Other discussion highlights: Remote PHY Different bandwidths in DOCSIS 3.1 Difference between DFB, FP and digital returns Legacy DOCSIS and The post DOCSIS 3.1 Backwards Compatible – Episode 5 appeared first on Volpe Firm.

Aug 25, 2014

DOCSIS 3.0 Upstream and Downstream Channel Bonding

DOCSIS 3.0 Upstream and Downstream Bonding have many advantages Hosted by Brady Volpe of the Volpe Firm with guest John Downey of Cisco. DOCSIS 3.0 Upstream and Downstream Bonding have many Advantages. For example: DOCSIS Upstream and Downstream Pro's and Con's: DOCSIS Cable Modem service flows Partial service DOCSIS Downstream resilience Why Downstream goes bad The post DOCSIS 3.0 Upstream and Downstream Channel Bonding appeared first on Volpe Firm.

Jul 31, 2014

DOCSIS Channel Bonding Episode 3

DOCSIS 3.0 Channel Bonding – Your Questions Answered Episode 3 Hosted by Brady Volpe of The Volpe Firm and Nimble This with Guest John Downey of Cisco. Brady and John will discuss the many advantages and disadvantages of DOCSIS 3.0 channel bonding. When everything is operating properly, we have great advantages for modem speed and operation at the expense The post DOCSIS Channel Bonding Episode 3 appeared first on Volpe Firm.

Jul 28, 2014

DOCSIS Pre-Equalization Part Two Episode 2

DOCSIS Pre-Equalization (Pre-Eq) and Proactive Network Maintenance (PNM) Part 2 Episode 2 Hosted by Brady Volpe of The Volpe Firm with guest John Downey of Cisco. Episode 2 we will cover how DOCSIS pre-equalization data can be used to identify upstream impairments through Proactive Network Maintenance (PNM) and why this is valuable to a cable operator. Benefits of The post DOCSIS Pre-Equalization Part Two Episode 2 appeared first on Volpe Firm.

Jul 25, 2014

DOCSIS Pre-Equalization

The Benefits of DOCSIS Pre-Equalization and Proactive Network Maintenance Part I Episode 1 Hosted by Brady Volpe of The Volpe Firm with guest of John Downey of Cisco. Part one covers the benefits and limitations of DOCSIS Pre-Equalization and critical features in the CMTS and how they impact Proactive Network Maintenance (PNM). The discussion is on all things The post DOCSIS Pre-Equalization appeared first on Volpe Firm.

Jul 23, 2014

DOCSIS 3.0 Channel Bonding – Episode 3

DOCSIS 3.0 Channel Bonding - Your Questions Answered Brady Volpe and John Downey will discuss the many advantages and disadvantages of DOCSIS 3.0 channel bonding. When everything is operating properly, we have great advantages for modem speed and operation at the expense of allocating more spectrum for more DOCSIS 3.0 channels. When things are not going The post DOCSIS 3.0 Channel Bonding – Episode 3 appeared first on Volpe Firm.

Jun 30, 2014