05.02.2013 19:58, Scott Helms ?????:
Metro-Ethernet is generally the term used to describe Ethernet used as
a WAN connection or as a point to point connection. There was at one
time the concept of a MAN (Metro Area Network) but "metro" ethernet is
now available in more scenarios than that described. The connectivity
can be over fiber or copper and the speed delivered can be as low as a
few mbps but commercially available offerings normally start at 5-10
mbps. On the high end its possible to get gigabit and faster
connections in certain areas.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metro_E
VPLS stands for Virtual Private Lan Services. This an umbrella
technology that allows for the bridging of layer 2 traffic across
various layer 2 & 3 networks. This is generally used as a replacement
for a point to point metro ethernet (or other) connection.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VPLS
On Mon, Feb 4, 2013 at 11:06 PM, Abzal Sembay <serian....@gmail.com
<mailto:serian....@gmail.com>> wrote:
Hi experts,
I need some clarifications on these terms. Could somebody give
explanations or share some links?
When and how are these technologies used?
Thanks in advance.
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Regards,
Abzal
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Thank you, Scott and all of you for your answers and time.
From my understanding M-Ethernet is a some kind of service.
Standartized technology that allows to connect multiple different
networks. And it is independent from physical and datalink layers. And
nowadays which tecnology is the most used(VPLS or Metro)? What about
MPLS? Sorry I'm a little confused. I really want to understand.
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Regards,
Abzal
