Alpha Technologies DSM3 for XM3 - Technical Manual - Manual (Page 13)

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3.1 Provisioning the DHCP Server with the MAC Addresses
On the DHCP server, assign the cable modem’s CM MAC address with a DOCSIS Configuration File to
set modem communication options. (See Section 3.3, The DOCSIS Configuration File for instructions
on how to create a DOCSIS Configuration File).
Fig. 3-1, Locations of MAC Address Labels
Identifier label
The CM and CPE MAC addresses are located in two places on the DSM3 Series and on the packing slip,
see below. The CM MAC address may be labeled as the RF MAC address on some DSM3 Series units.
Cable Modem
and CPE MAC
address label
3.0 Network Configuration