MPLS and VPLS are both popular choices for WANs, but what are the key differences between them? This blog post will explore the differences between these two technologies, and help you decide which is the best choice for your organization.
What is VPLS?
VPLS (Virtual Private LAN Service) is a Layer 2 Ethernet VPN service that emulates the LAN functionality of a private network. VPLS allows multiple sites to share a common set of VLANs (virtual local area networks) over a public network such as the Internet.
- VPLS provides each site with its own private VLAN, which is isolated from other sites on the network. VPLS is typically used by organizations that have multiple locations and need to connect them together using a private, secure connection.
- VPLS is also often used to connect two or more sites that use different VLANs. VPLS can be used with any type of Ethernet-based equipment, such as switches, routers, and bridges.
- VPLS is a scalable solution that can be easily implemented and expanded as your needs change. VPLS is an ideal solution for organizations that require a private, secure connection between multiple locations. Contact us today to learn more about how VPLS can benefit your organization.
What is MPLS?
MPLS is a data-carrying mechanism that emulates some of the functionality of a layer 2 network. MPLS supports many different types of traffic including voice, video, and data. MPLS packets are often carried on different media such as Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM), Synchronous Optical Network (SONET), and Frame Relay.
- MPLS is sometimes referred to as a “switch” because it can forward traffic without requiring the underlying network to support that type of traffic. MPLS uses labels to determine how to forward traffic. The label is attached to each MPLS packet.
- The label tells the MPLS network how to forward the packet. MPLS can provide Quality of Service (QoS) by assigning different levels of service to different types of traffic.
- For example, MPLS can be used to prioritize real-time traffic such as voice and video over lower-priority traffic such as data. MPLS is often used in service provider networks. MPLS has many benefits over traditional layer 2 and layer 3 networks. MPLS is scalable, supports multiple services, and can be easily integrated into existing networks. MPLS is also efficient, reliable, and secure.
Differences between VPLS and MPLS
VPLS and MPLS are two types of data transport technologies. VPLS is a Layer 2 technology that can transport any type of data, while MPLS is a Layer 3 technology that can only transport IP data. VPLS is typically used to connect sites within the same LAN, while MPLS is used to connect sites that are geographically dispersed. VPLS uses a single path for traffic, while MPLS uses multiple paths for traffic. VPLS is less expensive than MPLS, but it has lower performance and higher latency. MPLS is more expensive than VPLS, but it has higher performance and lower latency.
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