Paul wrote: > > > I would like to implement QOS. Am I correct in assuming that I > can only > prioritise voice/video over the frame circuit, and that if I > want to implement > QOS I would have to 'swap' Frame for MPLS/Layer 4 Switching ??? > > Kind regards > > Paul .... > >
In a traditional FR type network, the FR switches cannot prioritize your traffic because it cannot tell the difference between a high priority packet.. So the QoS you would apply only gets applied to your router's WAN interface. There might be 10 FR switches in between your 2 routers, and none of them can prioritize because it cannot distinguish traffic. With MPLS, you can do QoS even within the cloud because for example, if you set your VOIP to be prec 5 and require high priority, your MPLS cloud (routers) can tell the difference and will treat your prec 5 traffic better (if the provider has it congiured this way). That is the key difference. Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=66271&t=66210 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
