Huawei AR2200 Series - Optional) Configuring a Source IP Address for a TFTP Client

Applicable Environment
You can transfer files through TFTP between the server and the client in a simple interaction
environment.
The current Router functions as a TFTP client, and theRouter to be accessed functions as a TFTP
server.
Pre-configuration Tasks
Before accessing another device by using TFTP, complete the following tasks:
l Configuring a reachable route between the client and TFTP server
Data Preparation
To access another device by using TFTP, you need the following data.
No. Data
1 (Optional) Source address or source interface of the router that functions as a TFTP
client
2 IP address or host name of the TFTP server
3 Name of the specific file in the TFTP server and the file directory
8.5.2 (Optional) Configuring a Source IP Address for a TFTP Client
You can configure a source IP address for a TFTP client. Then, you can set up a TFTP connection
from the TFTP client to the server through a specific route by using this source IP address.
Context
An IP address is configured for an interface on the router and functions as the source IP address
of a TFTP connection. In this manner, security checks can be implemented.
The source address of a client can be configured as a source interface or a source IP address.
Do as follows on a router that functions as a TFTP client.
Procedure
Step 1 Run:
system-view
The system view is displayed.
Step 2 Run:
tftp client-source { -a source-ip-address | -i interface-type interface-number }
A source IP address of a TFTP client is configured.
Huawei AR2200 Series Enterprise Routers
Configuration Guide - Basic Configuration 8 Accessing Another Device
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