The Ascent CM344M 24x8 is a next-generation MCNS/EURO DOCSIS 3.0-compliant wireless cable modem, designed for seamless connectivity with standard-compliant CMTS headend devices. Equipped with 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet interfaces, the CM344M features twenty-four bonded downstream and eight bonded upstream channels, delivering a maximum downstream speed of 1200 Mbps and an upstream speed of up to 216 Mbps. Additionally, it functions as an 802.11n wireless access point, enabling high-speed wireless connectivity. With its high data transfer rates, the CM344M 24x8 ensures superior internet performance for Windows, Mac, and Linux computers, as well as HDTVs, gaming consoles, and other Ethernet or Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Its user-friendly design and robust performance make it ideal for both home and small business applications. Multi-Service Operators (MSOs) can leverage the CM344M 24x8 to provide high-speed data services to subscribers, along with value-added offerings such as over-the-top (OTT) content, IP-based video, and voice services.
· DOCSIS/EURODOCSIS 1.1/2.0/3.0
· Broadcom BCM3384 as main chipset
· Hardware packet processing accelerator, low CPU consuming, high packet throughput
· Up to 24 downstream and 8 upstream channels bonding
· Full Band Capture (FBC), DS frequency shouldn't have to be adjacent
· High speed Internet via 4 Ports Giga Ethernet Connector
· All Ethernet ports Auto-negotiation, auto speed sensing and auto MDI/X
· 2 Ports RJ11 for VoIP, support MGCP and SIP protocol, NCS/SIP (PacketCable1・5/PacektCable2・0)
· High performance 802.11n 2.4GHz and 802.11ac 5GHz
· Software upgrade by HFC network
· Support connected up to 128 CPE devices
· Support baseline privacy encryption (BPI/BPI+)
Item | Technical Parameters |
Protocol Support | DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS 1.1/2.0/3.0 |
Connectivity | |
RF | 75 OHM Female F Connector |
RJ45 | 4x RJ45 Ethernet port 10/100/1000 Mbps |
RJ11 | 2x RJ11 for VoIP |
RF Downstream | |
Frequency (edge-to-edge) | 88MHz to 1002MHz (DOCSIS) 108MHz to 1002MHz (EuroDOCSIS) |
Channel Bandwidth | 6MHz (DOCSIS) 8MHz (EuroDOCSIS) 6/8MHz (Auto Detection, Hybrid Mode) |
Modulation | 64QAM, 256QAM |
Data Rate | Up to 1200Mbps by 24 Channel bonding |
Signal Level | Docsis: -15dBmV to +15dBmV Euro Docsis: -17dBmV to +13dBmV(64QAM); -13dBmV to +17dBmV(256QAM) |
RF Upstream | |
Frequency Range | 5MHz to 85MHz |
Modulation | TDMA: QPSK,8QAM,16QAM,32QAM,64QAM S-CDMA: QPSK,8QAM,16QAM,32QAM,64QAM,128QAM |
Data Rate | Up to 216Mbps by 8 Channel Bonding |
RF Output Level | TDMA (32/64 QAM): +17dBmV to +57dBmV TDMA (8/16 QAM): +17dBmV to +58dBmV TDMA (QPSK): +17dBmV to +61dBmV S-CDMA: +17dBmV to +56dBmV |
WiFi (11n+11ac Concurrent) | |
2.4G 2x2 | |
Wireless Standard | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n |
Frequency | 2.412GHz to 2.484GHz |
PHY Rate | 300Mbps (Maximum) |
Encryption | WEP, WPA/WPA-PSK, WPA2/WPA2-PSK |
Max No. of SSID | 8 |
Transmission Power | >+20dBm @ 11n, 20M, MCS7 |
Receiving Sensitivity | ANT0/1: 11Mbps -86dBm@8%; 54Mbps -73dBm@10%; 130Mbps -69dBm@10% |
5G 3x3 | |
Wireless Standard | IEEE 802.11ac/n/a, 802.3, 802.3u |
Frequency Band | 4.9 to 5.845GHz ISM Band |
Data Rate | 6,9,12,24,36,48,54 and maximum of 1300 Mbps |
Receiver Sensitivity | 11a(54Mbps) W ≤ -72dBm@10%, 11n-20M(mcs7) W ≤ -69 dBm@10% 11n-40M(mcs7) W ≤ -67dBm@10% 11ac-20M(mcs7) W ≤ -68dBm@10% 11ac-40M(mcs7) W ≤ -64dBm@10% 11ac-80M(mcs7) W ≤ -62dBm@10% |
TX power Level | 11n-20M(mcs8) 18±2dBm 11n-40M(mcs7) 20±2dBm 11ac-80M(mcs9) 18±2dBm |
Spread Spectrum | IEEE802.11ac/n/a: OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) |
Security | WEP, TKIP, AES, WPA, WPA2 |
Antenna (Common Freq.) | 3x Internal Antenna |
Networking | |
Network Protocol | IP/TCP/UDP/ARP/ICMP/DHCP/TFTP/SNMP/HTTP/TR069/VPN (L2 and L3) |
Routing | DNS / DHCP server / RIP I and II |
Internet Sharing | NAT / NAPT / DHCP server / DNS |
SNMP Version | SNMP v1/v2/v3 |
DHCP Server | Built-in DHCP server to distribute IP address to CPE by CM’s Ethernet port |
DCHP Client | CM automatically gets IP and DNS server address from MSO DHCP server |
Mechanical | |
Status LED | X7 (PWR, Online, LAN, 2G, 5G, TEL, WPS) |
Factory Reset Button | x1 |
WPS Button | x1 |
Dimensions | 155mm (W) x 220mm (H) x 41mm (D) |
Environmental | |
Power Input | 12V/2A |
Power Consumption | 24W(Max.) |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
Operating Humidity | 10 to 90% (Non Condensing) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
Accessories | |
1 | 1x User Guide |
2 | 1x 1.5M Ethernet Cable |
3 | 4x Label (SN, MAC Address) |
4 | 1x Power Adapter. Input: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz; Output: 12VDC/2A |
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