Huawei’s CloudCampus leverages iMaster NCE for network management. The HCSP-Presales-Campus Network Planning and Design V1.0 documentation states:

A: Users can plan topology before devices go online, and topology correction is supported to refine plans, making this statement false.

B: Automatic topology discovery occurs post-onboarding, which is true.

C: Network planning post-device onboarding is supported, making it true.

Network Access Control (NAC) is a critical security framework for managing endpoint access to a network. The HCSP-Presales-Campus Network Planning and Design V1.0 documentation outlines various NAC methods and their characteristics:

A. MAC Address Authentication: This method relies on the unique MAC address of a device for authentication. In most cases, it requires administrators to manually register MAC addresses in a database (e.g., on a RADIUS server), which increases management complexity, especially in large or dynamic networks. This statement is true.

B. 802.1X Authentication Requirements: Contrary to the statement, 802.1X authentication typically has high requirements for client software, as it requires a supplicant (e.g., a compatible client supporting EAP) to be installed and configured on user terminals. This limits its flexibility in environments with diverse or unmanaged devices, making the statement false.

C. 802.1X Authentication Applicability: 802.1X is ideal for newly deployed networks with centralized user bases (e.g., enterprise campuses) and stringent security needs, as it enforces strong authentication (e.g., via EAP-TLS). This aligns with its use in controlled, high-security environments, making the statement true.

iMaster NCE-Campus is Huawei’s intelligent network management and control platform for campus networks. According to the HCSP-Presales-Campus Network Planning and Design V1.0 documentation:

iMaster NCE-Campus can be configured as an AAA server, performing authentication, authorization, and accounting for network users, either standalone or in conjunction with external servers like RADIUS.

It can also function as a Portal server, providing web-based authentication for NAC scenarios such as guest access.

Scenario-based planning is systematic. The HCSP-Presales-Campus Network Planning and Design V1.0 documentation lists:

Data channels in Huawei’s SD-WAN solution carry overlay traffic. The HCSP-Presales-Campus Network Planning and Design V1.0 documentation clarifies:

Data channels primarily use IPsec (for security) or VxLAN (for flexibility), not GRE or GRE over IPsec as the default.

Radio signal attenuation varies by material. The HCSP-Presales-Campus Network Planning and Design V1.0 documentation notes:

C, D: Metal and reinforced concrete significantly attenuate signals, requiring careful survey attention.

In the Huawei public cloud scenario, the platform operator manages the cloud infrastructure. The HCSP-Presales-Campus Network Planning and Design V1.0 documentation outlines:

Platform Operator Responsibilities: Include cloud platform O & M (B), collecting network statistics (C), and MSP management (D) to ensure service delivery and oversight.

Huawei’s SD-WAN solution comprises specific components. The HCSP-Presales-Campus Network Planning and Design V1.0 documentation highlights:

C: iMaster NCE is the management and control platform.

E: CPE (Customer Premises Equipment) is the edge device for connectivity.

A (NE): Network Element is a generic term, not a specific SD-WAN component.

B (Gateway): Used in some contexts but not a key SD-WAN component.

Reliability design focuses on-site elements. The HCSP-Presales-Campus Network Planning and Design V1.0 documentation states:

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) introduces advanced features to enhance wireless performance, including smart antenna technology. According to the HCSP-Presales-Campus Network Planning and Design V1.0 documentation:

Smart antenna technology in Huawei’s Wi-Fi 6 APs (e.g., AirEngine series) uses adaptive beamforming to dynamically adjust signal direction and strength. This improves coverage and signal quality, particularly for uplink transmissions from stations (STAs) to the AP.

The focus is on medium- and long-distance uplink performance, as smart antennas mitigate signal attenuation over distance, ensuring reliable connectivity for devices farther from the AP.