Creating NEs

Each actual OptiX series equipment is represented as an NE on the Web LCT. Before the Web LCT manages the actual equipment, you need to create the corresponding NEs on the Web LCT. There are two ways of creating NEs: creating a single NE (including a single shelf) and creating NEs in batches. When you need to create a large number of NEs, for example, during deployment, it is recommended to create NEs in batches. When you need to create just a few NEs, it is recommended to create the NEs one by one. In special situations, for example, when the communication between the Web LCT and the NE is interrupted, you can only choose the mode of creating a single NE.

Configuring the U2000 Web LCT to Carry VLAN IDs in the Transmitted Packets
This topic describes how to configure the driver on the U2000 Web LCT to carry VLAN IDs in the transmitted packets, which is a requirement for the U2000 Web LCT to manage OptiX RTN 310 NEs.
Adding a USB-Connected NE
After NEs are connected to the U2000 Web LCT through USB ports, users can access the NEs directly through USB ports without searching for the NE IP addresses. The U2000 Web LCT can manage and configure NEs through USB ports.
Creating an NE (Searching for the NE)
To manage NEs, you must first create NEs on the U2000 Web LCT. This topic describes how to create an NE by searching for the NE, and then adding the NE.
Creating an NE Manually
To manage an NE, you need to create the NE on the U2000 Web LCT first. This topic describes how to create an NE manually.

Parent topic: Creating and Configuring NEs