VRP Foundation

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

 Foreword

As more and more end stations in the form of host devices, networkable
printers other similar products are introduced into the local area network,
an increase in the density of devices results in a limitation in terms of port
interfaces, along with problems of collisions within any shared network
topology. Switching has evolved as the means for supporting this growth.
VRP is used within Huawei products as a means to configure and
operate such managed devices for which familiarity and hands-on skills
must be developed.

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 Objectives

Upon completion of this section, trainees will be able to:

 Explain the role switches play in the Ethernet networks.

 Describe the difference between collision and broadcast domains.

 Explain the general operation of VRP in Huawei products.

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Application of Switching Devices

Switch A Switch B
Tx

Rx

Host A Host B Host C Host D

 Switches generate multiple collision domains.

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Application of Routing Devices

Switch A Switch B

RTA

Host A Host B Host C Host D

 Gateway devices such as routers generate broadcast domains.

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Introduction To VRP

Switching
Routing
Security

Unified
UTM
Management

WLAN/WWAN

 VRP is the platform on which many Huawei products operate.

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VRP Timeline

VRP 8
VRP 5
VRP 3
VRP 2
VRP 1

1998-2001 1999-2001 2000-2004 2000-now 2009-now

 VRP versions 5 and 8 are currently used in Huawei products.

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Establishing Connectivity

AR2200

Mini USB Console

S5700

Console

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Device Access via Console

Host A
Console Cable RTA

COM Port Console

 A physical connection is established between the serial (COM)

port and the console interface of the router/switch.

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Console Access Setup Procedures

Please configure the login password (maximum length 16)

Enter password:huawei
Confirm password:huawei
<Huawei>

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Router Access via Mini USB

Host Router
USB Cable

USB Mini USB

 Connection is made between the USB port of the host and the
mini USB interface of the router.

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Mini USB Driver Installation

 Installation of drivers for the USB connection may be required.

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Mini USB Access Setup Procedures

Please configure the login password (maximum length 16)

Enter password:huawei
Confirm password:huawei
<Huawei>

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 Summary

 If an Ethernet broadcast occurs such as in the case of ARP, to which

the destination is local, what will the response of the gateway be?

 Which versions of VRP are currently supported by Huawei products?

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