RSS PROGRAMMABLE TAP

The RSS Programmable Tap is the only DOCSIS compliant tap in the industry.  The features of the Programmable Tap include the following:

• »   Unlike traditional addressable taps, requires no dedicated bandwidth (a DOCSIS compliant tap)
• »   Unlike traditional addressable taps, the lockbox is secured
• »   Enables the MSO to turn service on/off via the Lockbox Management Software
• »   Is an “add on” feature to the Lockbox Management System (“LMS”)
• »   Eliminates the need for a truck roll to connect/disconnect service
• »   Almost always less than one-year ROI
• »   Elimination of 8 truck rolls to a building pays for the an LMS unit (Lockbox and PMT)
• »   Extremely cost effective in:
  • »   High churn rate apartment complexes,
  • »   Dormitories,
  • »   High security customer premises such as military bases, government buildings, banks, etc.,
  • »   Snow bird RV parks
• »   Improves technician safety by not having to go into high risk apartment complexes
• »   Provides for bi-directional communication, therefore the tap can be polled for off/on status
• »   Specifications are comparable to passive taps (see Specifications)
• »   Provides MSOs the ability to easily advertise for subscription without knocking doors