Hi Brian, Try the link below. It explains all the stages that a modem go though during startup process:http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/tech/tk86/tk89/technologies_tech_note09186a0080094eb1.shtmlLet me know if this helps.CheersVivek
Hi Thomas, The cable modem(CM) should obtain the IP address from the CMTS. CM will receive an Private IP address from CMTS for WAN link and PCs connected will receive Public IPs. This is all done via DHCP and no configuration is required. Le...