Why do we configure Management IP
In Huawei OLT and other networking devices, a management IP address is important for a few reasons. First off, it allows network admins to control the OLT from far away. They can log in using this IP address and make changes, keep an eye on things, and fix any issues using different protocols like Telnet, SSH, HTTP, and HTTPS.
Remote Management: Having a management IP address in Huawei OLT is a must-have for network administrators. With this special address, they can manage the OLT from anywhere on the network. They can log in, set up configurations, check on the device's performance, and troubleshoot using protocols like Telnet, SSH, HTTP, and HTTPS.
Configuration and Monitoring: It's crucial to have a management IP address in Huawei OLT and other networking devices. This address lets admins access the OLT from a distance and take care of tasks like configuring settings, monitoring performance, and troubleshooting problems using protocols such as Telnet, SSH, HTTP, and HTTPS.
Software Upgrades: To update the software of the device, you have to access it by its IP address. This allows administrators to upload new software, patches, or features without having to be physically near the device. This helps reduce downtime and service interruptions.
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics: With the management IP address, administrators can troubleshoot network problems or device issues from a remote location. They can check system logs, run diagnostic commands, and adjust configurations to fix problems quickly and effectively.
Security Management: The management IP address is essential for software upgrades on the OLT. It enables administrators to remotely upload new software versions, patches, or feature upgrades without needing physical access to the device. This helps minimize downtime and service disruptions.
First, we must log into the OLT using Putty, Tera Term, SecureCRT, or other terminal software-
We need to create a VLAN and give it a name-
HUAWEI-OLT(config)#vlan 3030 smart
HUAWEI-OLT(config)#vlan name 3030 MGMT
We are going to configure a layer 3 interface to configure the IP address on it-
HUAWEI-OLT(config)#interface vlanif 3030
HUAWEI-OLT(config-if-vlanif3967)#ip address 192.168.63.2
HUAWEI-OLT(config-if-vlanif3967)#undo shutdown
HUAWEI-OLT(config-if-vlanif3967)#description MGMT-Interface
Allowing the Management VLAN in the OLT's uplink port-
HUAWEI-OLT(config)#port vlan 3967 0/17 0
Following that, we will ping the OLT's own IP address and the gateway IP to ensure that the configuration was successful-
HUAWEI-OLT(config)#ping 192.168.1.254
HUAWEI-OLT(config)#ping 192.168.63.2