Quidway V100R006C00 Configuration Manual - 2.1 Nap Overview

2.1 NAP Overview

NAP is a Huawei proprietary protocol that implements remote configuration and deployment of

unconfigured devices. You can log in to an unconfigured device from a directly connected device

and configure the unconfigured device remotely through NAP.

Usually, a device is installed with only necessary software before delivery and no configuration

is made. Therefore, engineers must configure and commission new devices on site but cannot

log in to the devices remotely. This makes the deployment inconvenient and increases the costs

of project operation and delivery.

The Huawei Group Management Protocol (HGMP) implements remote configuration on Layer

2 networks and is applicable to Ethernet networks. NAP implements remote configuration on

Layer 3 networks. It establishes a temporary neighbor relationship between a configured device

and an unconfigured device that are directly connected through physical links. Then you can log

in to the unconfigured device from the configured device and configure the unconfigured device

remotely. NAP greatly reduces the costs of network operation, maintenance, and delivery.

2.2 Configuring NAP-based Remote Deployment

Using NAP, you can remotely log in to devices with empty configurations to implement remote

deployment.

Context

CAUTION

After the device with an empty configuration is powered on and started, you must make sure

that its interfaces connected to the devices on the current network are Up and support NAP;

otherwise, the function of NAP-based remote deployment cannot take effect.

2.2.1 Establishing the Configuration Task

Before configuring NAP-based remote deployment, familiarize yourself with the applicable

environment, complete the pre-configuration tasks, and obtain the required data. This can help

you complete the configuration task quickly and accurately.

Applicable Environment

To deploy devices having empty configurations, you can use NAP to perform remote login to

the devices from a device in the current network. In this manner, you can implement remote

deployment of devices.

Pre-configuration Tasks

Before configuring NAP-based remote deployment, complete the following tasks:

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