Using a web address to activate a CPE device

Kaspersky SD-WAN supports activation of CPE devices using a web address (URL-based ZTP). Activation using a web address simplifies and speeds up initial configuration of the CPE by automating the passing of settings in a web address and then applying the configuration.

By minimizing manual intervention, web address based activation reduces the qualification requirements for personnel that activates and configures the CPE device on location. This activation method is convenient for two-factor authentication or the initial application of basic network connectivity settings for connecting a CPE device to the orchestrator (for example, static IP or BGP).

The following special considerations apply to web address activation:

• Web address activation is available for CPE devices with firmware in the initial condition.
• CPE devices must not have the Unknown status.

You can specify the web address template for activation when configuring the CPE device connection to the SD-WAN network in the URL ZTP field.

To activate a CPE device using a web address:

1. In the menu, go to the SD-WAN section.

   By default, the CPE subsection is displayed with a table of CPE devices.

2. Click the CPE device.

   The settings area is displayed in the lower part of the page. You can expand the settings area to fill the entire page by clicking the expand button .

3. In the upper part of the settings area, under Actions, click Get activation URL, and in the displayed window, copy the web address.
4. Send the web address to the user who will activate and configure the CPE device on location. The user must complete the following steps to activate the CPE device:
   1. Connect to the LAN interface of the CPE device and obtain an IP address via DHCP.
   2. Follow the link received or paste the web address into the address bar of the browser.
   3. Wait for the CPE device to receive the configuration, apply the received settings and restart.