Configuring Basic Bgp4+ Functions; Establishing The Configuration Task; Starting A Bgp Process - Huawei S6700 Series Configuration Manual

S6700 Series Ethernet Switches
Configuration Guide - IP Routing

8.3 Configuring Basic BGP4+ Functions

Before building BGP4+ networks, you need to configure basic BGP4+ functions.

8.3.1 Establishing the Configuration Task

Before configuring basic BGP4+ functions, 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
BGP4+ is configured in an IPv6 network.
Pre-configuration Tasks
Before configuring basic BGP4+ functions, complete the following tasks:
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Data Preparation
To configure BGP4+, you need the following data.
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8.3.2 Starting a BGP Process

Starting a BGP4+ process is a prerequisite for configuring basic BGP4+ functions. When starting
a BGP4+ process, you need to specify the number of the AS that the device belongs to.
Context
Do as follows on the switch on which the BGP4+ connection needs to be set up:
Procedure
Step 1 Run:
system-view
The system view is displayed.
Issue 01 (2012-03-15)
Enabling IPv6
Configuring link layer protocol parameters and IPv6 addresses for interfaces to make link
layers of the interfaces Up
Data
Local AS number and Router ID
IPv6 address and AS number of the peer
(Optional) Interfaces that set up the BGP4+ session
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