Automating network build-out in self building networks

Abstract

Various exemplary embodiments relate to a method performed by a network node device for provisioning the device on a network, the method including detecting one or more ports, sending discovery messages from one or more of the discovered ports, receiving an offer message including network information, storing the received network information, receiving a promotion message, and listening for discovery messages. In some embodiments, the method further includes receiving one or more messages including configuration information. In various embodiments, the configuration information includes one or more of node interface parameters, management parameters, OAM parameters, and MPLS parameters.

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