To configure ETree on a VPLS L2 access interface

Purpose

Use this procedure to configure a SAP as an ETree leaf. If the interface is not configured as a leaf, it will configured as a root by default.

The following prerequisites apply:

  • the ETree Enabled procedure must be configured in the VPLS site

  • The encapsulation type of the terminating port must be Dot1Q or QinQ

Steps
 
1 

Choose Manage→Service→Services from the NFM-P main menu. The Manage Services form opens.

2 

Choose a VPLS and click Properties. The VPLS Service (Edit) form opens.

3 

On the service tree, expand Sites→site→L2 Access Interfaces.

4 

Configure the parameters in the Etree panel.

The leaf tag cannot match the dot1q tag on the port. Null and the asterisk (*) are not supported as leaf tags.

5 

Save the changes and close the forms.

End of steps