CONTENTS

Annex B � Data-over-cable service interface specifications: Radio-frequency interface specification����
������� B.1���� Scope and purpose�����������
������� B.2���� References
������� B.3���� Definitions and abbreviations���������
������� B.4���� Functional assumptions������
������� B.5���� Communication protocols��
������� B.6���� Physical media-dependent sublayer specification����
������� B.7���� Downstream transmission convergence sublayer�����
������� B.8���� Media access control specification�
������� B.9����Media access control protocol operation���
������ B.10���� Quality of Service & Fragmentation����������
������ B.11���� Cable Modem � CMTS interaction����������
������ B.12���� Supporting future new Cable Modem capabilities��
Annex B.A � Well-known addresses����
Annex B.B � Parameters and constants����
Annex B.C � Common radio frequency interface encodings����
Annex B.D � CM configuration interface specification����
Annex B.E � MAC service definition����
Annex B.F � Example preamble sequence����
Annex B.G � DOCSIS 1.0/1.1 interoperability����
Annex B.H � Multiple upstream channels����
Annex B.I � The data-over-cable spanning tree protocol����
Annex B.J � Error codes and messages����
Annex B.K � DOCSIS transmission and contention resolution����
Annex B.L IGMP example����
Annex B.M Unsolicited Grant Services����
Annex B.N European specification additions����