860 DSP and 860 DSPi Firmware Update History

Listed below is the history of updates available for the 860 DSP Instrument Firmware. For assistance with any installation, please call tech support at 1-800-344-2412.

Note: WorkBench can download 860 DSP firmware with WorkBench updates. See your WorkBench software updates/upgrades page for download information.

July 2010

• Note: If the WorkBench application is used to configure or manage data related to the SR-1 (SSR) option or the VP-1 (RSVP) option on your 860 DSPi, be sure to update Workbench to version 2.4.2 before updating your 860 DSPi with this firmware release.
• Adds a Peak Level indicator to the Level mode
• Enhances the Scan mode with a full screen display
• Adds the ability to name (up to 10) Forward Test Points for compensation with Setup Lockout Capability
• Adds the ability to name (up to 10) Return Test Points for compensation
• Various changes to the 860 DSPr version of the firmware
• • Secure Link no longer prevents Browser Access
  • Disables Spectrum Line Beep
  • Eliminates CPE Spoofing
  • Adds Network Settings protection to avoid DHCP mode
• Adds ability to include an underscore in text entry
• Adds Support for new 85 MHz RF Transmitter Board
• • includes Auto-Detection of 85 MHz option
  • includes LPF/LNA (Low Pass Filter/Low Noise Amplifier) mode in Spectrum Analyzer menu
• Expands SSR Mode
• • Return range increases to 85 MHz (Selectable 42, 65, 85)
  • Forward range increases to 1 GHz
• Expands RSVP Mode
• • Return range increases to 85 MHz (Selectable 42, 65, 85)
  • Forward range increases to 1 GHz
• Adds large OVERLOAD warning message to bottom of Spectrum Analyzer display
• Adds more user feedback to QAM, C/N, Hum, and Depth of Mod macro steps
• Allows Sweep Tilt points to be as much as +/- 40 dB
• Per FCC testing rules the Wi-Fi rate is limited to 802.11b (860's Wi-Fi module is 10 Mbps max)
• Adds Reset Cable Modem to Info Menu Function Key

April 2010

• Added Quick Jump function to change mode from SSR to Traffic
• C/N Analog Bandwidth is now always shown (even on digital channels)
• Added More Detail to Comm RDY and IP on Navigation Status Bar
• Changed BER measurement display from 0.00 E00 to -.-- --- until 1.0E-08 is reached then numbers are given
• Removed obscure application, distance-to-fault mode, from spectrum menu
• Fixed CM Stat "Config File" saving bug
• Fixed RSA referenced measurement gain calculation bug
• Fixed Long Term BER reset bug

March 2010

• Increased forward sweep reference files storage from 8 to 12 files
• Increased return sweep (SSR) reference files storage from 8 to 12 files
• Incrased return sweep (RSA) reference files storage from 8 to 12 files
• Added input display to the top of every DSPr measurement menu
• Added test point compensation prompt when running macros and using TP Comp
• Return sweep files could now be filtered in explorer menu
• Increased speed of tilt menu by using the multi-channel averaging setting vs. the single channel averaging which are both setup in the scan mode setup menu
• Added peak hold functionality under QAM EVS menu

February 2010

• Changed RSA Menu to simplify transmit power setting for technicians by enabling adjustment of only the test point compensation value
• Allowed RSA technician to hide the headend Ingress Trace
• Removed SpeedSweep Option from 860 DSPr option menu
• Dual Mode DOCSIS 3 modems now have QAM Transmitter enabled to go to 65 Mhz
• Increased SSR and RSVP Telemetry range up to 115 MHz for use with SST-9581's with new Telemetry Option.
• Fixed a bug in the equalizer graph in which some of the tap values were reading incorrectly.

December 2009

• Allow up to 32 Macros to be accessed on the Auto test Menu
• Allow Spectrum Macros to run from 10 to 180 seconds depending on Max or Min or Normal Hold Setting
• Allow the user to select any Wi-Fi Authentication (Open, Shared, or Auto) when using WEP 64 or WEP 128.
• Added Test Point Compensation Control to main RSA menu.
• Added Level and MER Labels on Long Term BER Screen
• Added an Icon in the upper right of each menu helping the user to choose the correct RF port
• Minor Update to Spanish Language File

November 2009

• Added Test Point Compensation to the RSA Menu
• Added Level and MER to the Long Term BER Menu when using Hardware QAM Demodulation
• Implemented a temporary disabling of Auto Power Down (Battery Turn Off Timer) while running an auto test macro
• Modified setup menu for Wi-Fi WPA key to allow >=8 characters instead of only > 8 characters
• Modified Sweep Delta Marker to allow update when marker A or marker B fields are changed
• Added Basic File Filters to Explorer Menu
• Added Cable Modem Logging for troubleshooting (Contact Trilithic Applications Group for Instructions)
• Formalized 860 DSPr support with this release

August 2009

• A feature that allows a single meter to be used by three technicians has been added. If more than one technician is using the same meter, the operator names can be entered and a pop up will be presented on meter turn-on for the user to select their name.
• The user can now select Wi-Fi zone upon logging in using the Wi-Fi adapter.
• The Return Test Point Compensation mode has been enhanced to allow a user to adjust Transmit Level, Test Point Value, or Injection Level.
• An advanced Return Sweep Analyzer (8310 RSA Headend unit) mode has been added, which is not available for activation at this time. These units are in Alpha Test Mode with Beta Tests scheduled later this year.

July 2009

• This release fully supports DOCSIS 3 and EuroDOCSIS 3 modems. Although every attempt has been made to make sure this firmware is 100% backward compatible with all DOCSIS 1.0, DOCSIS 1.1, DOCSIS 2.0, and Euro DOCSIS 2.0 (including Macros) meters, please upgrade only a few units and test in your normal day to day operation before upgrading thousands of meters. This is always a prudent way of distributing upgrades, especially when low level driver changes are involved.
• For DOCSIS 3.0 units, the Ping Macro Step now uses the average launch level, while the CMStat Macro Step uses individual launch levels for comparison to limits. Note: This only affects DOCSIS 3.0 and US DOCSIS / EuroDOCSIS 3.0 Dual Mode Modem equipped units (when channel bonding).
• AQAM Source User Level Adjustment (+/- 4 dB) has been added under the Function key in the QAM Source menu, enabling the user to adjust the output in 1 dB increments in the field.
• Beeps occur on low battery even if keyboard beeps have been deactivated.

May 2009

• CMStat menu has changed in anticipation of the upcoming DOCSIS 3 release
  • Note: You will notice a substantial change to this menu
• CmStat menu now will show you CPE IP Info and CM IP Info
• Added a feature allowing a user to custom tune a frequency in FM Deviation Mode. The user now also has the ability to temporarily switch to AM tuning mode if desired
• When running scheduled macros, the meter will now reboot instead of turning off. This allows the user to better control the meters access during scheduled tests
• There was a bug fixed which prevented wpa-psk encryption from being selected on the Wi-Fi option
• If the user sets the maximum Task ID Length to 16, The meter will not enforce exact task ID length requirement
• Added Return Test Point Comp in SSR Menu
• Added All Channel Information to Tilt Macro Result Display

March 2009

• Improved the forward sweep mode with a tilt function that works by manual adjustment of Lo Pilot and Hi Pilot Controls
• Increased maximum throughput via the RJ-45 port to transfer at 60 Mbps
• Added firmware support for Wi-Fi 802.11bg (requires hardware option)
• Improved cable modem and CPE setup by adding a new UCD setting (Learn) while (Any) just uses any without memorization
• Modified CMStat Macro Step to check for downstream frequency specified in macro instead of tuning to another frequency when transmission fails
• Added Reboot Command under Info Fn Key

January 2009

• Changed the text view of the web browser when selecting from a list box to read more clearly.
• Added ability for the Web Browser to Display Background Images on web pages.
• Corrected VSB constellation when accessed from QAM mode.

December 2008

• Moved Three Icon Defaults (FDR, SOURCE, and QAM SOURCE) to Utility tab. This only changes on new units or if you reset your unit to factory defaults.
• Added the ability for the CMStat Macro step to override Setup Menu defaults. This will allow the user to setup a Macro to log into multiple primary channels on a DOCSIS 3.0 CMTS and check their levels. This will allow more functionality for DOCSIS 2 equipped meters in a DOCSIS 3 environment.
• Fixed QAM EVS spectrum clearing when cable is removed or the unit loses FEC lock.
• Notified User when SSR (Local Mode Spectrum) overloads since the user has complete control of the RF front end in this mode.

November 2008

• Added the ability to place a DOCSIS 2.0 modem into DOCSIS 1.1 mode via setup menu.
• Allow Throughput menu to UDP Receive up to 50 Mbps which is an increase over the previous release of 40 Mbps.
  
  • Note: A DOCSIS 2.0 cable modem can only receive a maximum of around 40 Mbps so this new feature is only of use if you plug the external RJ-45 into a DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem.
• Added Reset Peak Button to the TraffiControl mode to enable resetting the peak noise trace.
• "Secure Certificate" building takes time.  The firmware has been modified to ensure that the meter will not "time-out" and shut down in the middle of the process. 
• Allowed users to save SSR references with custom file names.
• Allowed SSR sweep display to plot under the curve instead of the eight-point connect the dot approach.
• Allowed SSR and SWEEP modes to remember the last used reference and automatically load it upon mode entry.
• Allowed macros to prompt the user for a channel plan if not specified within the Macro.

Setup menus were modified to provide room for continued feature advances, as follows

August 2008

• Added FDR Option Mode
• Extended BER range to 1E-10 for cases where the user stays on the channel for a few minutes
• Added Upstream QAM Modulation and UCD (Upstream ID) to CMSTAT menu
• Added Upstream ID (UCD) memory and reuse via setup, cmstat, and login menus
• Added CMSTAT upstream and downstream compensation factors (user entered under Fn key)
• Added the capability to perform cable modem firmware updates via Workbench / TDM
• Implemented new DOCSIS 2.0, 2.A, and Us/Euro Dual Mode 2.A Modem Firmware, which permits quicker login by removing random back offs
• Added the ability to save a Config File Log for viewing in Notepad
• Enabled SSL for all firmware versions
• Added VSB channel plan support, to be used with Workbench 2.x
• Improved display representation of content with the color white within Web Browser

July 2008

• TraffiControl feature added to enabling troubleshooting ingress and impulse noise within an active upstream channel band.
• Units configured with a USB connector can now power an external device (like a small goose-neck lamp) via this connector. This feature can be toggled on/off in the Power Control Menu.
• Added a reference level adjustment feature to Scan and Sweep modes.
• Increased the maximum number of characters usable in naming a task (Task ID)
• Verified operation with Tektronix(r) RTP reflector and latest version of PocketDQ(tm)
• The Fn, "Change Network" has been modified to enable additional features in the future.
• Improved operation of sweep mode and QAM EVS while configured to use dBuV measurement units
• Allowed Tasks to be Created and Closed while the meter is ONLINE

May 2008

• Reformatted the Help menu to facilitate the implementation of multiple languages.
• Added Ping Favorites to the Trace Route Menu. Both lists are the same and the user accesses them from both test modes in the same way.
• Added a serial number confirmation entry requirement to ensure that the serial number (which can not be changed once it is entered) is entered correctly. Modified the asset ID firmware to incorporate password protection for the ID.
• Added "Display IP" pop-up function to Ping, Trace Route, VoIP, Throughput, and CMStat test modes.
• Modified the "Macro Results Data" display to more clearly identify what is a measurement and what is a limit.

April 2008

• Adds "Secure 860 Link" mode and embedded SSL certificate support.
  Note: This feature requires the SSL capable firmware and a reboot after it is activated, which will take 6 minutes only on the initial boot after activation as a new 1024 bit encrypted certificate is created.
  Note: If your firmware ends in ".2" then your meter is SSL equipped.
• An internal instrument security feature has been added, which has the following characteristics:
  1. Six digit serial number, which is entered at the factory, is not changeable, and is displayed when the instrument is powered-on. It can also be displayed in the "Info" screen by pressing the #4 soft-key which displays the unit's ID
  2. Asset tag (up to 31 characters), which can be entered only once using a future version of WorkBench. The tag will appear in the lower left corner of the boot-up screen, and can be displayed in the "Info" screen by pressing the #4 soft-key (Unit ID). (Examples: "Call if found: 1-800-xxx-xxxx"; "Property of cable system name")
• Allows user primary and secondary DNS entries to override DHCP acquired values.
• File date is now automatically updated when renaming files (task file normally does this when closing a work order)
• QPSK symbol rate entries can now be made down to 1 MSPS (minimum specified operating symbol rate is 2 MSPS)
• Fixed macro log file parsing issue

January 2008

• Added QAM Error Vector Spectrum - enables viewing spectrum activity (ingress or distortions, for instance) within the active QAM signal band. (This feature is enabled with the QA-1 or QA-2 option.)
• Added Trace Route Menu - enables a trace route as a natural next troubleshooting step when ping fails. (This is now a standard feature of the 860 DSPi.)
• Changed ping packet to contain Trilithic policy statement vs. random data for simpler packet identification with Ethernet sniffers.
• Updated options arrays to support hardware configuration options. This change enables TDM to read both the 860 hardware configuration and the software options.
• More flexible spectrum analyzer peak-hold user interface. The user can choose multiple lines as well as toggle the peak follower circle on and off
• Added a display of the IP address of a client connected to the TCP or WEB server of 860 in Navigation Menu. This allows the user to see the IP address of the connected WorkBench PC.
• Made improvements to TCP, WEB and UDP connection processes.

Mid-November 2007

• Re-Enabled Immediate Macro Support which was mistakenly disabled in the November 1st Release.
• Added User Numerical Entry of Spectrum Analyzer Limit Line (with minus sign (Fn) support)

November 2007

• Note: The Immediate Run Macros were mistakenly disabled in the November release and we will be posting an updated November release called Mid-November 2007 Release with the problem corrected very soon.
• Modified Task File Deleting / Manual Addition to decrease likelihood of deleting the wrong task.
• Changed all Data Logs to archive the data as soon as the Fn key is pressed. This avoids the possibility of getting a measurement update that changes the results before the user finishes typing the file name.
• Added Annex C Option to Edit Channel Plan
• Optimized RAM Usage again to free up an extra 1 Mbyte for Web Browser.
• Improved ability to adopt additional user languages with Language File Support
• Added Language File Preview to Explorer
• Changed GUI to extend maximum frequency to 1003 MHz
• Auto-correct to dates prior to Jan-01-2007 to eliminate potential for date-related errors.
• Helps avoid accidental over-writing of saved data logs, screen captures or channel plans by prompting the user with a question when a file name already exists
• Improved frequency accuracy of SSR Goto Functions
• Added User Numerical Entry of Spectrum Analyzer Reference (with minus sign (Fn) support)

September 2007

• A change to the FM Deviation measurement mode enables the user to enter a specific frequency at which to make the measurement.
• A change to the EuroDOCSIS 2A modem QAM source mode was made to enable signal generation up to 65 MHz.
• Added Dual MAC support for EuroDOCSIS modems.
• Improvements were made to Sweep Mode marker usage, file naming, and 8300 FST support.
• A change was made in which all screen captures are time-stamped.
• Enabled code-key activation of VITS measurement option.

  860 DSPi VITS

• Corrected user entry problems in VSB Menu.

April 2007

• April 19th Firmware fixed a bug in the new CSO/CTB and Line Viewer algorithms Released April 4, 2007.
• Added Advanced CSO / CTB in-channel functionality (enables in-service testing when used with a 3rd party Line Blanker). This is available free to all users of 860 DSP and 860 DSPi that currently have Power Pack. This mode currently only works with NTSC channels.

  860 DSPi CSO/CTB

• Line Viewer Utility has been added. This is feature that can be used to verify the line blanking is available free to all users of 860 DSP and 860 DSPi that currently have Power Pack. This mode currently only works with NTSC channels.

  860 DSPi CSO/CTB

• 8 VSB and 16 VSB functionality added. This optional feature is key code activated and allows the operator to connect an off air antenna to the 860 DSP SLM input port and read level, MER, BER, and view constellation and equalizer tap information on 8 VSB and 16 VSB channels.

  860 DSPi VSB

• Improved Macro Result Display was added. This better aligned and formatted the macro results data for quicker user analysis. All tests are now more consistent in their presentation of the data.
• Improved VoIP Test Result Display was added. This better aligned and formatted the VoIP Test results data for quicker user analysis.
• Channel Plan names are now stored with the Macro Results for post processing by Workbench.
• Video / Audio Delta calculation was using an absolute value function to check for minimum and maximum V/A delta. This has been removed so that Audio carriers above video carriers are considered failures in the limit analysis.

February 2007

• QAM Source Mode is now available and is a standard feature on shipped units starting in March 2007. See Trilithic Sales concerning upgrading earlier meters.

  860 DSPi QAM Source

• Unsolicited Grant Service Mode is now available and is a standard feature on shipped units starting in March 2007. See Trilithic Sales concerning upgrading earlier meters.

  860 DSPi Unsolicited Grant Service

• "Channel Plan Selection" and "Macro Log File Selection" utilize a new pop-up menu that allows any number of files to be selected. The old channel plan limit of nine is no longer in effect (flash drive space is the only limitation).
• Screen captures can now be linked to work orders (task files) within TDM or CSG.
• Open work orders (task files) are displayed and selectable from most recent to oldest
• Macro data logs are now time-stamped at each step for improved parsing and sorting (especially if some macro steps are skipped due to a subscriber not having a particular service, or there are cable modem login issues).
• Minor Digital Video Board Equalizer Bug Fixed

January 2007

• Channel Plan Selection is improved for easier access to user defined channel plans and simpler transition to and from channel plans that include sweep points.

November 2006

• Added Part Number display to Information Screen
• Incorporated latest Enhanced Digital Video Board Driver (IL-X)

October 2006

• Improved battery life.
• Updated QAM algorithm to improve MER measurement
• Updated temperature sensor driver
• Updated contrast driver
• Updated back light driver
• Updated browser
• Added Task Manager Menu which can be activated with WorkBench
• Added support for DOCSIS 1.1 modems to tune to non-standard digital center frequencies
• Added Upstream Equalizer Coefficient Display in CMStat menu if the 860 DSPi is equipped with a DOCSIS 2.0 modem.

September 2006

• Added a feature to the Sweep Menu that allows users to toggle the sweep mode from Sweepless to SpeedSweep, which uses injected forward sweep signals.
• Improved Annex A BER measurement accuracy.
• Improved Audio Level Measurements for Pal plans.
• Improved Overload detection mechanism.
• The Signal Processor now performs more averaging on each sample (4 to 8 times more) in level, scan, tilt, and sweep menus which provides extra measurement stability, and slows the update rate. To get roughly the same measurement update speed as pre-July 2006 firmware, in setup decrease averaging by 4. The Signal Processor algorithms were optimized to support the new SpeedSweep functionality.

July 2006

• Remote Control Function now supports Firefox 1.5.0.4, Internet Explorer 6, and Internet Explorer 7 Beta
• Starting with this firmware release, you can upgrade either your 870 MHz or 1000 MHz meters (860 DSP and 860 DSPi) with the same firmware and algorithms.
• Forward SpeedSweep System (8300 FST) is now supported

June 2006

• Completed compliance with 3rd party OSS task usage feature
• Added Mini-QAM data log macro step
• Allowed enhanced digital video board support for meters that have the hardware.
• Added Cable Velocity Factor to QAM Data Log Macros
• Optimized the DSP pause routines to improve speed.
• New Test Point Compensation Menu
• Information Menu Option Viewing and Selection was changed due to the increasing number of options.
• Edit Channel Plan Menu was changed to now support USE, SKIP, and PULSE channels

April 2006

• Fixed a possible 'Out of Memory' problem when upgrading firmware
• Added Cable Velocity Factor to QAM Data Log Macros
• Fixed minor bug if you press enter before the meter completely boots up, the first menu entered does not work.
• Formal CI-4 Support (10 / 100 Ethernet Card) and High Speed Throughput Tests

March 2006

• Added Mini-QAM data log macro step to allow all digital channels to log MER and BER in a Macro Step.
• Allowed enhanced digital video board support for meters that have the hardware even if you don’t have the Full QAM Option

February 2006

• The user is now able to change test point compensation through a function key item while in a measurement mode.
• A “firmware pop-up box” with detailed firmware information has been added, which automatically pops up when the user updates the firmware.
• To eliminate confusion the Comm Setup description for the “network startup method” has been changed to be more intuitive from “Network Auto Off” field to “Network Startup Method.” There was a setup setting called Auto Off, in which the user set the number of seconds that the unit would wait with no key presses before shutting down the cable modem and network while the unit was in the navigation mode. If the user set this field to zero seconds, it would also start the network automatically on 860 Boot Up. It now simply says Start Network on Start Up or Start Network by User Prompt with a fixed 60 second timeout.

December 2005 Release

• Optimized timing to all IC's on the main data bus
• Added Source mode protection by not enabling the Rf transmitter until the user selects it vs. menu entry
• Added Total Power Display to Scan Menu
• Allow Test Point Compensation to be 0.0 dB
• Add Spectrum Analyzer Auto Range Select
• Enhanced Digital Video Board is now QAM Default
• VoIP CODEC cannot be set to invalid type any longer
• If you view a location while saving a data log and don't change anything, the 860 used to change the location name to CUSTOM, now it leaves it alone.
• Allowed Web Data Logs to Set Pass/Fail Flag in Data Log Header and correct their output format so that Workbench can digest them.
• Added real Alert and Confirm to JavaScript in Browser V2.4.8
• Added Preliminary Support for CI-4
• Added Support for Cable Modem Dual MAC feature

September 2005 Release

• Improved battery life.
• Updated QAM algorithm to improve MER measurement
• Updated temperature sensor driver
• Updated contrast driver
• Updated back light driver
• Updated browser
• Added Task Manager Menu which can be activated with WorkBench
• Added support for DOCSIS 1.1 modems to tune to non-standard digital center frequencies
• Added Upstream Equalizer Coefficient Display in CMStat menu if the 860 DSPi is equipped with a DOCSIS 2.0 modem.

June 2005 Release

• Adds new spectrum analyzer with varying Dwell and Averaging. Also includes new MIN and MAX hold features which can be used with any detector mode. This is a major new feature that equips the 860 DSPi to capture TDMA traffic and short transients six to fifty times more effectively than any spectrum analyzer or competing field instrument. An ideal complement to the transient capture capabilities of the Guardian II return path monitoring system, allowing detection and troubleshooting of VoIP, impacting impulse noise all the way from NOC to the subscriber.
• Allows HUM Macro to use any of the HUM parameters (50/60, 100/120, or <1kHz). Now the user can select between three Hum tests, using 50/60 Hz to detect power grounding problems, 100/120 Hz for diagnosing power supply problems, or <1 kHz to troubleshoot low frequency noise.
• Adds Notepad support for PNG, JPG, GIF, etc when using Browser Version of Notepad
• Adds a *.BMP viewer option for viewing screen captures in *.BMP format. These enhancements add even more power to the 860 DSPi's Notepad and Browser capabilities, allowing the technician to download and view a full range of image formats.
• Adds 9580 SSR and RSVP ability to offset sweep transmit levels if using the new 9581 SST R4's Input Range update. Added TDM Task File Support for all data logs and all macro logs and in setup. Optimizes operations when communicating with Trilithic's new TDM software. Effectively a "data post office," TDM provides an efficient communications hub for communications of 860 DSPi setup changes, data record transfers, e-mail, work orders and diagnostic information from Trilithic applications and those of partnered companies.
• Last Tilt View setting saved on power down. Another enhancement to the efficiency of 860 DSPi operation.
• Bug Fix. Fixes lock up in Audio Mode in Depth of Mod Menu when encountering CW carriers in a channel plan

May 2005 Release:

• Improves lockup and MER measurement accuracy.

April 2005 Release:

• Added Return Auto Search for Link Frequency mode. (Requires SST-9581 R4 Headend Unit)
• Fixed Browser History.Back() JavaScript call
• Fixed Browser Offline Cache Bug
• Increased Browser Timeout to 60 seconds
• Added Ping Menu Favorite Pop Up
• Added Scan Disk function under Information Menu
• Changed the way the disk space is calculated
• Fixed 64 QAM lock problem which appeared in V5.3.1.1 and V5.3.2.1

March 2005 Release:

• Enhanced Source Mode Menu with new sweeping functions and new loop back mode.
• Changed VoIP Functions with no User Impact, Just Cleaner Code.
• Changed all server address defaults because Trilithic changed ISP?s
• Added Insert / Delete Channels from Channel Plan Edit Menu.
• Changed Modem Debug key from Enter to Fn while cable modem is logging on.
• Added Auto Range to QAM Level Menu under function key pop up.
• Changed the modem Rf Calibration code to use a curve vs. hard coded 2 dB for upstream launch level.
• Allowed Spectrum Analyzer to now go down to 4 MHz.
• Allowed Info menu to Power Up / Down the modem in order to check its version without being logged on.
• Fixed multiple JavaScript timer bugs, fixed secure cookies, fixed very large HTML table drawing, fixed offline viewing of web pages, and a couple other small Browser bugs.
• Added Normalized SSR Mode.
• Enhanced the Spectrum Max Limit Line with full span support and beeping on threshold break.
• Added Enhanced Digital Video Board Support (IL-1 Option).

December 2004 Release:

• Added Auto Discovery. Workbench V1.1 can now automatically detect all 860 DSP, 860 DSPi, and 860 DSPh on its network.
• Added more details in Modem Login if you press enter while the modem logs on for Troubleshooting Purposes.
• Changed the Modulation Types for QAM. You now only have each modulation (4, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 in Both Annex A and Annex B).
• Added New VoIP Test menu. (Requires Server Side Software)
• Added Browser Keys of 0 SPACE ( ) [ ] ^ / @ $ ! # , + - * & ` % : ; < > ~ ' ? =
• Added Spectrum Tune Markers by Channel mode.
• Added SSR Auto Mode Node retention when you switch from Return Sweep to Return Compare.
• Added Fixed Type Font selection to Legacy Notepad Application.
• Added Optional Switching of Notepad from Legacy Application to New Notepad using Web Browser. This lets you create more complex notes in both .txt file format as well as .html file format. The application automatically searches the drive for .html and .txt files and displays them in a selectable list.
• Added Euro Modem Support (Requires Euro Docsis Internal Modem).
• Enhanced the DHCP/GATEWAY/DNS operation. The unit now smartly decides whether to use the operator entered gateway.
• CSG Work Order System Compatible (Requires Web Browser Option)

September 2004 Release:

• Corrected several Bugs with the Web Browser Java Script engine
• Incorporated the latest version of SSL
• FM Deviation should allow tuning to audio channel as long as an audio frequency is defined. Scrambled channels were not used properly.
• Enhanced Memory Management Functions. (Released 4 MBytes of RAM)
• Increased the Sweep References storage capability from 3 to 8 traces
• If Depth of Modulation is Greater then or equal to 99.9% say 100%
• Added PING menu VOIP fields as well as VOIP Setup Menu and Ping VOIP Macro settings.
• Added DOCSIS 2.0 Support (Requires new Hardware)
• Added Video and Audio level information when a V/A Delta limit fails in a scan macro.
• Added 1/2 second delay after resetting modems. If you set the processor clock speed to 1x, some V1.1 modems can't spoof.
• Added Modem 2dB Upstream and Downstream Calibration Factors
• Stopped Dropping Network after Ping and Throughput Macro Steps
• Added Period Entry to Web Browser Entry
• Added Animated Gifs
• Improved Euro Docsis QAM Demodulation
• Improved Carrier to Noise Measurements

June 2004 Release:

• Changed the DHCP retry Algorithm. It now repeats three times with three retries each. Repeat Three Times [t = 0, t = 4, t = 8 (Three Attempts)
• Network Timeout changed to 6 minutes from 5 minutes
• Added Setup Lockout feature. Simply add a "/L" to the end of the company name using Workbench and the meter's user cannot alter any setup menus except modem login menu.
• Changed HTTP Authentication Window in Browser to be a smaller window so that it fits on our screen

May 2004 Release:

• Throughput Display graph could only handle a maximum of a 20 Megabyte file and now has been tested with a 120 Megabyte file.
• Added support for DOCSIS 1.1 Cable Modems (Requires Factory Hardware Upgrade)
• Added Bit Error Rate Analysis Menu (Requires DOCSIS 1.1 Modem)
• Enhanced all Macro Reporting Display. The Auto test Results Menu now shows why a test failed in detail.
• Added CI-3 support (Cable Modem routed to PC). (Requires New CI-3 Option Board)
• Allowed Minimum Packet Delay in Ping Menu and Macro to be 10 msec (VOIP Test Request)
• Added Distance to Fault on Spectrum Menu
• Fixed Black Screen issue when accessing out of bound memory

February 2004 Release:

• Fixed several timing related bugs in SSR mode. Also fixed Peak Hold Mode Resets in SSR mode.
• Added support for both White LED back lights and CCFL back lights
• Limit Channel Plan averaging to 32 times for Learn Channel Plan mode to prevent time overruns while learning large channel plans.

December 2003 Release:

• The QAM Equalizer Tap distance and time calculations were incorrect for modulations other than DOCSIS QAM 64.
• If the network connection was severed and restarted, the internal UDP server would not reset. This server is unused at ths time but is provided for future expansion.
• Added enhanced data flash load leveling. This will help distribute flash data more evenly across the flash chip.
• Added several remote commands for 3rd party partners to control the internal signal processor
• The communications port is now powered up when the serial cable is inserted and powered down when the cable is removed to save battery life.
• A customers TFTP server was sending out trailing zeros on the option acknowledge which was tripping up the throughput menu. Now, trailing NULL's are ignored.
• Only Display Package Version on the sign on screen if the package version is valid
• Added 115200 baud rate for quicker firmware updates.
• Improved C/N measurement

November 2003 Release:

• If you attempt a DHCP on the Ethernet (RJ-45) port and it fails, the unit would allow you to enter the network menus with an invalid IP address of 0.0.0.0, which it no longer does.
• Added Web Connectivity Test to Installer Tab. The user can now remove the main web browser icon and only allow the user to surf to a specific web connectivity site http://my860.com/confirm/
• Changed minimum RSVP Ingress Samples to 8 from 4.
• Do Not Display Sweep Reference Trace File Names for files that do not exist on the drive.
• Thicken Sweep Reference Line when using Reference.
• Sweep Markers should be in dB when using Reference.
• Added SPOOF pop up menus if PROMPT is selected in Cable Modem Setup Menu.
• Added Test Point Compensation to SETUP/MEASUREMENT, Level, QAM, Tilt, Scan, Spectrum, C/N, and CSO/CTB menu.
• Ping menu should open the cable modem port whether or not Cable Modem Info is selected when the user presses F4.
• Added new Cable Modem Statistic Menu.
• The CSO/CTB menu could get confused as a carrier is removed. This caused a lower than desired carrier level reading.
• Added leakage Macro Step.

October 2003 Release:

• Added Web Browser Support for Basic HTTP Client Authentication. This is a type of password protected login sequence used by some web sites. The site that triggered the feature request is the Road Runner Service Site.
• Added Web Browser Support for automatically naming data logs and allowing these data logs to be transferred to a server by the FTP protocol using a button on a web site. Basically, the customer would setup a web page on there system with a base data log file name, FTP server name, FTP path, FTP user name, FTP password, and special Input button. When this page is first viewed, the base data log name is grabbed and used until the operator overrides this name. Now, if the operator goes back to the viewed web page, he can transfer all data logs that begin with that user name to a FTP server.
• Added Web Browser Support for better offline browsing. The offline cache information is simplified and organized better.
• Added Web Browser Support for better password entry. You can view the currently typed character until you click to the next character. All other characters are displayed as '*'.
  "c"
  "*A"
  "**b"
  "***L"
  "****e"
  "*****"
• Added Support for Remote Control of an 860 DSP port mapped through a router with an unroutable 10.?.?.? or 192.?.?.? network address. This can save IP addresses if many 860 DSP's are used or simply as a security measure.
• Added Support for Remote Control of an 860 DSP on any port. This allows you to change the default web server port of 80 to any other number such as 8080. This can hide an 860 DSP for security measures or allow an 860 DSP to be remote control through a customers cable modem which has port 80 block on many cable systems.
• Added Support for Remote Control of an 860 DSP to automatically update the screen. This is very helpful in training and especially nice in spectrum analyzer mode. This currently only works on Internet Explorer and not on Netscape Navigator. It has also not been tested on AOL.
• The firmware revision of the internal cable modem is now visible on the cable modem information tab on the information menu.
• The USB revision of the internal USB chip is now visible on the communication tab on the information menu.
• The Network Setup and Modem Setup menus have been slightly adjusted for clarity.
• Customer PC MAC spoofing has been added (requires device reboot) so that a customers modem can be tested in all cases.
• Added an Emergency Reboot option. Hold down the ON/OFF key at the same time as the Fn key for at least three seconds. The user will here a quick beep and the unit should reboot shortly after. Since the 860 DSP allows a customer to browse any web site, any image, or any document of any size, there is the possibility of a lock up or very lengthy download period. Should this happen, the user can essentially force an immediate reboot. If the user causes a reboot in this fashion, all recently changed setup menu settings will be lost.
• Fixed several navigation and refresh problems in the QAM menu.

May 2003 Release:

• Enhanced DHCP functionality. The unit will now retrieve gateways, subnet masks, and domain name server addresses during a DHCP request.
• Forward Sweep was modified to use digital channels as part of the sweep reference and normalization without converting the digital signal definition to three analog points. This reduces the bounce in the digital points. Note: Your old sweep references will not match up to new scans and will have to be retaken.
• The RSVP mode auto detects the node to retrieve Ingress from all of the time. When the sweep carriers stop sweeping, this calculation was incorrect. The unit now latches the node number only when the sweep carriers are valid.
• The SSR transmit level would increment if the node was incremented and the SSR transmit level would decrement if the node was decremented. This has been corrected.
• Additional Serial Data Flash protection has been added to help reduce the chance of a corrupted file. Includes not saving files if the unit is in an emergency low battery power down sequence.

January 2003 Release:

• New Information Menu with greater clarity and more details
• FM Deviation Menu now standard in all meters
• New Screen Capture Format Option (Compressed Bitmaps)
  Increases the number of screen captures by 3X
• Enhanced PING Menu
  Better Statistics (Min, Max, Avg Tx / Rx Time)
  Variable number of Packets used (10 to 1000)
  Domain Name System Support (Primary and Secondary DNS Entries Allowed)
  Ping Data Logs Saved and Supported by WorkBench
• Level Mode Delta Computation corrected. Could be off by 0.1 dB
• Added new Warning on Low Battery to all Menus
• MAC / OUI Address auto correction.
  Units shipped with OUI = 00-27-7C are auto corrected to OUI = 00-02-7C
• Quicker Splash screen on Startup to accommodate larger firmware in the future

October 2002 Release:

• New Setup Menus with Friendlier Navigation
• New Mode FM Deviation Added
• Enahanced File System with Auto Flash Refresh in Background
• Progressively Scale Number of Displayed QAM Symbols depending on Zoom Level
• Increased Maximum Number of SLM Averages from 128 to 1024
• Embedded Web Server and CI-1 Ethernet Option Incorporated
• Changed the Low Disk Space Alert to also Beep
• Corrected Memory Leak in File System when more than 128 files are stored
• Improved QAM Performance
• Improved C/N Performance