CDRouter Training Videos

Configuring and Using CDRouter

• CDRouter UI Overview
  As part of our CDRouter training series, Brad gives an overview of the CDRouter user interface and how to add devices, run tests, and view results.

• Basic WAN and LAN test configuration
  Brad demonstrates how to build a basic configuration for testing, setting up WAN and LAN endpoints.

• Configuring multiple WAN, LAN, and virtual interfaces
  Brad demonstrates how to set up multiple physical or virtual WAN/LAN interfaces for testing enabled by the CDRouter Multiport expansion.

• Configuring Wireless LAN Interfaces
  Brad covers specific 802.11 configuration settings for testing over a wireless LAN interface.

• Viewing and Analyzing Results
  Brad demonstrates what the next steps are once your tests are complete, how to visualize results, and how to restart tests.

• Analyzing Test Log Information
  Brad shows you how to get insights into your test failures from test logs and packet captures, plus how to export and share results.

• Building a Test Package
  Brad demonstrates how to select tests, schedule, and launch a test package.

• Managing Devices Under Test
  Brad covers how to add devices to CDRouter’s device management system to assign configurations, track testing, and connect to a DUT’s user interface from CDRouter’s UI.

• Running CDRouter through an access concentrator or shared test setup
  Brad demonstrates how to set up automated CPE testing when using a GPON OLT, DOCSIS CMTS, or an Amarisoft LTE Callbox.

• Using the CDRouter API with a CI/CD environment
  Niels demonstrates how to use the cdrouter.py scripts with your CI/CD pipeline.

• Testing performance and stability of Wi-Fi routers and broadband CPE
  A major ISP encountered long-term stability issues in the field that would never be revealed by simply testing throughput in ideal situations. Here’s what happened and how fully-automated stability testing can help.

TR-069 / CWMP

• CWMP Protocol Architecture
  Learn the fundamentals of CWMP operation

• Basic configuration for TR-069 testing
  Brad shows you how to set up a CDRouter config file for TR-069 testing and how to configure your Device Under Test to connect with CDRouter’s ACS.

• TR-069 test module overview
  Brad gives an overview of the test packages you can build when performing TR-069 testing.

TR-369 / USP

• USP Protocol Architecture
  Learn the fundamentals of USP operation

• Basic USP Configuration
  Brad goes through the CDRouter configuration steps and builds a test package to test TR-369, the User Services Platform, on your device.

• USP over TLS
  Brad shows you how to configure CDRouter to test USP over TLS connections.

• USP Test Module Overview
  Brad gives an overview of the different test modules CDRouter contains for USP/TR-369 testing on your device.

• USP Troubleshooting
  Brad shows you some tips on how to diagnose and fix USP connection problems at the start of your testing.

Protocol Architecture

CWMP and USP Data Models

• Navigating Broadband Forum Data Models
  Intrinsic to the operation of CWMP are the objects and parameters made available to an ACS by a CWMP endpoint. These maps of a CPE’s capabilities and state are referred to as “data models”.

• Looking at Data Models and Objects
  Every data model in TR-069 contains the objects and parameters that represent the functions of a broadband CPE or other device. This includes their addressable name, syntax, data types, and a normative description of how they are to be used.

• Data Model Parameters
  Most objects contain a set of elements containing sub-objects and parameters. Parameters are defined using the parameter element, and, like Objects, have a set of attributes and elements that describe how the parameter is to be used and its requirements.

Certification and New Technologies

• How do I get USP/TR-369 certified?
  CDRouter is the official self-test platform of the certification program for TR-369, called BBF.369. Looking to get certified? Reach out to us to get started!

• QA Cafe and RDK-B testing on the RDK Podcast
  The QA Cafe team works closely with the RDK community to validate the open-source RDK-B solution. Our CTO Tim Winters got a chance to sit down with Jamie Walker from the RDK Podcast to talk about testing, automation, standards, and how CDRouter helps RDK-B implementations stay robust and interoperable! Watch it here.

• Beyond the Phy - Testing Fully-Featured Wi-Fi Products
  As new 802.11 technologies address coverage and congestion issues, Wi-Fi routers and APs must support a web of configuration and feature options while handling complex applications and networking technologies. Testing and validation of performance, stability, and interoperability are critically important for the success of your products and services.