Technicolor CGA4236
Access Cable Gateway MARLIN L
Advanced Broadband Technologies by Normann Engineering
Product Overview
The MARLIN L CGA4236 is a DOCSIS 3.1 capable cable gateway designed to deliver triple-play services beyond Gigabit speeds. It provides VoIP functions for residential and business users and features the latest WiFi 6 technology for faster throughputs, improved performance in dense multi-user environments, and extended battery life for connected devices. The CGA4236 is engineered to meet regional requirements across Europe, Latin America, and North America.
Features
- 2 x 2 OFDM(A) bonded Channels in DOCSIS 3.1 Mode
- 32 x 8 bonded Channels in DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS 3.0 Mode
- DOCSIS 3.1 compliant
- Backward compatible with DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS 3.0
- Automatic switchable Diplexer for Up- and Downstream
- Up to 1.2 GHz full Band capture Tuner
- Built-in RF Spectrum Analyzer
- 4 GE LAN Ports (1 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet and 3 GE LAN Ports optional)
- Dual-band concurrent WiFi (with high Power optional)
- 2.4 GHz (3x3) WiFi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax)
- 5 GHz (4x4) WiFi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax)
- Enabled to support wireless XL (optional)
- Hotspot GRE, Passpoint
- 2 FXS Ports for Phone or Fax
- Voice (Euro)PacketCable 2.0 & 1.5 and SIP compliant
- 1 superspeed USB 3.1 Gen 1 Master Port
- MoCA 2.0 (optional)
- Future-proof Added Value Services platform supporting Technicolor RDK-B (Reference Design Kit - for Broadband)
- SNMP and TR-069 remote Management
- Dual stack IPv4 and IPv6 DS-Lite enabled
- Managed external Battery Backup Unit (optional)
Performance and Technology
Highest Performance with DOCSIS 3.1
The CGA4236 meets the demands of cable operators seeking to offer ultimate broadband access. It is fully compliant with the latest DOCSIS 3.1 specification, capable of delivering downstream speeds up to 3.6 Gbps using 2 OFDM downstream channels (or up to 5 Gbps with 2 OFDM plus 32 Single Carrier QAM). Upstream speeds reach up to 1.5 Gbps via 2 OFDMA upstream channels.
WiFi 6 Technology
WiFi 6 enhances gigabit-service delivery by providing reliable connections for numerous devices. It supports both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, representing a significant upgrade since WiFi 4. While maintaining similar data rates to WiFi 5, WiFi 6 improves signal robustness for more devices and better channel sharing. It achieves higher data rates through advanced modulation (up to 1024 QAM vs. WiFi 5's 256 QAM), reduces latency for faster load times, and mitigates interference in high-density Wi-Fi areas. Target Wake Time (TWT) allows clients' WiFi radios to sleep, saving power and extending battery life.
Superspeed USB
The CGA4236 includes superspeed USB 3.1 Gen 1 master ports, supporting devices like mass storage, enabling significantly faster transfer speeds and higher power output compared to USB 2.0.
Specifications
Hardware
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU | Dual core ARMv7 and Viper CPUs (total 11700 DMIPs) |
| Interfaces WAN | 1 F-Type RF connector, external threaded |
| Interfaces LAN | 4-port autosensing Ethernet LAN switch, with:
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| Interfaces other |
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| Power input | DC jack |
| Power supply | 12 VDC external PSU |
| AC Voltage | 100-240 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz (switched mode PSU) |
| Operating temperature | 0-40 °C (32 - 104 °F) |
| Operating humidity | 20-95% RH non-condensing |
| Storage temperature | -20-70 °C (-4 - 158 °F) |
Cable Certifications
| Certification Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Data | DOCSIS 3.1 Certified |
| Voice | (Euro)PacketCable 2.0 & 1.5 compliant |
| CMTS interoperability | Any qualified DOCSIS 3.1 CMTS; Any qualified DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS 3.0 CMTS |
RF Downstream
| Parameter | DOCSIS 3.1 | DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Downstream modulation | 64, 256, 1024, 2048 and 4096 QAM | 64, 256, 1024 QAM |
| Frequency range, software selectable | 108 - 1218 MHz or 258 - 1218 MHz | 108 - 856 MHz (EuroDOCSIS 3.0: 108 - 1002 MHz) |
| Number of downstream channels | 2 OFDM | Up to 32 bonded |
| Maximum downstream rates | Up to 3.6 Gbps (with 2 OFDM); Up to 5 Gbps (with 2 OFDM plus 32 SC-QAM) | 1372 Mbps (theoretical, 32 x 42.88 Mbps) [EuroDOCSIS 3.0: 1780 Mbps (theoretical, 32 x 55.62 Mbps)] |
| Capture windows | 1.2 GHz full band capture | N/A |
| Channel bandwidth | 192 MHz | 6 MHz (EuroDOCSIS: 8 MHz) |
| Input signal level range | -15 dBmV / + 15 dBmV | |
| Input impedance | 75 Ohm | |
RF Upstream
| Parameter | DOCSIS 3.1 | DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Upstream modulation | QPSK, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 1024, 2048, 4096 QAM | QPSK, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 QAM |
| Frequency range, software selectable | 5 - 85 MHz or 5 - 204 MHz | 5 - 85 MHz (EuroDOCSIS 3.0: 5 - 65 MHz) |
| Number of upstream channels | 2 OFDMA | Up to 8 bonded |
| Maximum upstream rates | Up to 1.5 Gbps | 262 Mbps (theoretical, 8 x 32.78 Mbps) |
| Channel bandwidth | max. 96 MHz | 200, 400, 800 kHz (EuroDOCSIS: 1.6, 3.2 and 6.4 MHz) |
| Output impedance | 75 Ohm | |
MoCA (Optional)
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Bonded MoCA 2.0 | Full backward compatibility to MoCA 1.1; Support for up to 16 MoCA network nodes; Throughput up to 800 Mbps; Expanded range of operating frequencies – 1150 MHz to 1650 MHz; Supports both parameterized and prioritized QoS |
Voice and Telephony
Voice Technologies
- Voice over IP (VoIP)
- (Euro)PacketCable™ NCS
Voice Signalling
- Network-based call signalling protocol (PKT-SP-EC-MGCP)
- RFC 3261 SIP
- RFC 2805 MGCP
Management
- Customizable user-friendly GUI via http
- Web-based user interface management and administration
- Command Line Interface (CLI)
- Telnet
- SSH v2
- TR-069 CPE WAN Management Protocol (CWMP)
- SNMP
- SNMP v1, SNMP v2, SNMP v3
- Operation, Administration & Maintenance (OAM)
- ITU-T Y.1731
- Software upgrade
- via WAN RF connection only
- Zero-touch autoprovisioning
Package Contents
MARLIN L CGA4236
- Power supply unit
- Ethernet cable
- Quick Setup leaflet(s) (optional)
- Safety Instructions & Regulatory Information
