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By default, the BrNN sends a Locate only to its current NNS, since that is the
only NN with which it ever has CP-CP sessions.
A BrNN is an NN inside and shows an NN image to its branch ENs. Branch
ENs don’t need to know that their NNS is actually a BrNN.
7.4 Implementation
The APPN Branch Extender function is implemented by the APPN Branch
Network Node, so its implementation involves configuring a CS/AIX node as a
branch network node:
To implement Branch Extender, configure the node as follows:
1. Define the node
a. From the Node window select Services -> Configure N