2.2.1 Establishing the Configuration Task
Applicable Environment
To connect a CE to multiple VPNs and isolate services of these VPNs, you need to configure
MCE functions. Before configuring MCE functions, you need to configure VPN instances on
an MCE and a PE.
Pre-configuration Tasks
Before configuring a VPN instance, complete the following tasks:
l
Creating a VLAN on the MCE and adding the interface connecting the site and PE to the
VLAN
l
Creating a VLAN on the PE and adding the sub-interface connecting the MCE to the VLAN
l
Creating a VLAN on the device connected to the MCE in a site and adding the interface
connected to the MCE on the device to the VLAN
Data Preparation
To configure a VPN instance, you need the following data.
No.
Data
1
Name of the VPN instance
2
Route Distinguisher (RD) of the VPN instance
3
(Optional) Description of the VPN instance
4
(Optional) Maximum number of routes supported by the VPN instance
5
ID of the VLAN corresponding to the VPN instance
2.2.2 Creating a VPN instance
Context
Do as follows on the MCE.
You need to perform similar configurations on the PE; however, configuration commands and
methods may be different because device manufacturers and types are different. For details, refer
to manuals of corresponding products.
Procedure
Step 1
Run the
system-view
command to enter the system view.
Step 2
Run the
ip vpn-instance
vpn-instance-name
command to create a VPN instance and enter the
VPN instance view.
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Configuration Guide - VPN
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