DOCSIS 3.1 Archives

5 09, 2024

Upcoming Tech in Our 100th Episode and DOCSIS 3.1

Mia Colabrese2024-11-12T14:31:32-05:00September 5th, 2024|

Hosted by Brady Volpe, Founder of VolpeFirm and Chief Product Officer at OpenVault, and featuring John Downey, DOCSIS Sr. Industry Consultant, this livestream will focuses on cable / broadband hot topics that will be featured at SCTE Cable Expo 2024. PNM Live and Your network is talking to you - Listen! https://volpefirm.com/blog-2/ Links / Upcoming events: https://volpefirm.com/broadband-event/ Thank you for your time today. This was a great episode. Episode 101 is next You can watch us live or recorded on Youtube or listen to us on your favorite

20 06, 2024

Broadband Insights

Mia Colabrese2024-11-19T08:49:45-05:00June 20th, 2024|

Hosted by Brady Volpe, Founder of VolpeFirm and Chief Product Officer at OpenVault, and featuring John Downey, DOCSIS Sr. Industry Consultant, this livestream will focuses on cable / broadband hot topics such as: 👉 Reddit Rants and Raves: We'll dive into recent user feedback on Starlink and Google Fiber, straight from Reddit. 👉 CommScope's Big Move: What does their acquisition of Casa's vCMTS mean for the future of our networks? Link to CommScope article: https://www.lightreading.com/cable-technology/commscope-will-ride-one-vcmts-in-wake-of-casa-deal 👉 Low Latency DOCSIS: How this technology is revolutionizing real-time applications and boosting

7 05, 2024

Upgrading Your HFC Plant For The Next 5 Years

Mia Colabrese2024-11-12T14:32:59-05:00May 7th, 2024|

Upgrading Your HFC Plant For The Next 5 Years - the how, the why and the when - listen to uur latest episode of Get Your Tech On! Hosted by Brady Volpe, Founder of VolpeFirm and Chief Product Officer at OpenVault, and featuring John Downey, DOCSIS Sr. Industry Consultant, this livestream focuses on the technical aspects you should consider when looking to upgrade your HFC plant to last for the next five years. 85 MHz or 204 MHz or even higher? DAA? And more. We are going to

27 03, 2024

DOCSIS 3.1 understanding capacity calculator

Mia Colabrese2024-03-27T09:05:53-04:00March 27th, 2024|

Embark on an enlightening journey with our latest episode of Get Your Tech On! Hosted by Brady Volpe, Founder of VolpeFirm and Chief Product Officer at OpenVault, and featuring John Downey, DOCSIS Industry Technical Expert, this livestream is a treasure trove for cable and telecom enthusiasts. In this captivating episode, we unravel the complexities of DOCSIS 3.1 capacity issues and explore the best strategies to comprehend and maximize them: Topic Highlights: Estimating OFDM Capacity in DOCSIS 3.1 / 4.0: Discover the intricacies of estimating data capacity on an

26 02, 2024

DOCSIS 3.1 Deep Dive: OFDM vs. SC-QAM, Upstream Bonding, and Troubleshooting Tips

Mia Colabrese2024-04-26T11:12:26-04:00February 26th, 2024|

DOCSIS 3.1 extended with an eye on DOCSIS 4.0 :: Watch Brady Volpe – the founder of The Volpe Firm and the Chief Product Officer at OpenVault. By his side, the legendary John "Data Dynamo" Downey, a CMTS Guru whose knowledge of cable systems bends the very fabric of the internet. Together, they're diving deep into the cutting-edge tactics vendors are deploying to supercharge DOCSIS 3.1, tackling the Herculean task of managing the avalanche of data our subscribers send surging through DOCSIS networks. We'll shine a spotlight on

26 02, 2024

OFDM Capacity in DOCSIS 3.1 and 4.0

Mia Colabrese2024-02-28T12:54:24-05:00February 26th, 2024|

Estimating OFDM Capacity in DOCSIS 3.1 / 4.0 A Simplified Approach I am often asked how one estimates the data capacity on a OFDM (orthogonal frequency division multiplexing) channel in DOCSIS 3.1 networks. The question is easy, the answer is not. In this article I provide the background behind estimating OFDM data channel capacity, at least what I can do within the confines of a three-page article. I’ll also provide some practical calculations and a link to a Python script which will do the work for you. Please

12 02, 2024

DOCSIS 3.1 Deep Dive: OFDM vs. SC-QAM, Upstream Bonding, and Troubleshooting Tips

Mia Colabrese2024-03-27T08:41:29-04:00February 12th, 2024|

Join us in this insightful episode of Get Your Tech On, where we delve deep into the intricacies of DOCSIS 3.1. Hosted by Brady Volpe, founder of VolpeFirm and Chief Product Officer at OpenVault, and featuring John Downey, Industry Technical Expert on DOCSIS, this livestream is a must-watch for anyone in the cable and telecommunications industry. In today's episode, we tackle some of the most pressing questions about DOCSIS 3.1: OFDM vs. SC-QAM Performance and Deployment: We start by exploring the key differences between OFDM and SC-QAM channels

29 11, 2023

PMA-PNM Connection in DOCSIS 3.1

Mia Colabrese2023-11-30T08:58:56-05:00November 29th, 2023|

DOCSIS 3.1 modems have ushered in a new era of high-speed connectivity. However, ensuring their consistent performance, especially in the face of network impairments, demands a robust strategy. This is where the synergy of the profile management application (PMA) and proactive network maintenance (PNM) becomes invaluable. The twin pillars of optimal network performance 1. The PMA is designed to compensate for RF impairments in OFDM and OFDMA channels—it doesn’t fix the impairments, but goes a long way to work around them. Function: PMA is dedicated to refining the data

20 11, 2023

DOCSIS 4 or stay with Docsis 3.1?

Mia Colabrese2023-11-29T15:01:09-05:00November 20th, 2023|

Step right into the electrifying next episode of "Get Your Tech On"! Get ready for a turbocharged livestream where we're diving headfirst into the magical world of DOCSIS 4.0 wizardry and the latest updates. Our fearless host, Brady Volpe, the tech maestro behind The Volpe Firm and now also Chief Product Sorcerer at OpenVault, is teaming up with the one and only John "Cable Cruncher" Downey, CMTS Jedi Master at Cisco Systems. Together, they're on a mission to unlock mind-bending strategies for conquering challenges that make others tremble.

8 08, 2023

Managing DOCSIS 3.1 Channel Bonding: Ensuring Optimal Performance

Mia Colabrese2023-08-08T16:50:41-04:00August 8th, 2023|

Welcome to another thrilling episode of "Get Your Tech On"! In this highly informative livestream, we delve into the realm of managing DOCSIS 3.1 channel bonding to ensure optimal performance in your HFC network. Join host Brady Volpe, founder of The Volpe Firm and Chief Product Officer of OpenVault, as he teams up with the brilliant John Downey, CMTS Technical Leader at Cisco Systems, to explore ingenious strategies for overcoming challenges with modems not bonding to OFDM / OFDMA channels and offloading traffic from SC-QAM channels. Discover the