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Encapsulation Methods for Transport of Ethernet over MPLS Network

 

 

This IETF Request For Comments (RFC) provides useful background information on the transport of Carrier Ethernet services over MPLS networks.

Abstract:

" An Ethernet pseudowire (PW) is used to carry Ethernet/802.3 Protocol Data Units (PDUs) over an MPLS network. This enables service providers to offer "emulated" Ethernet services over existing MPLS networks. This document specifies the encapsulation of Ethernet/802.3 PDUs within a pseudowire. It also specifies the procedures for using a PW to provide a "point-to-point Ethernet" service."

More links relating to Ethernet pseudowires over MPLS can be found at the Wikipedia page on this topic.

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