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.reg@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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Abzal
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