Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPNs

GPTKB entity

Statements (31)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf computer networking
gptkbp:category Virtual Private Network
gptkbp:definedIn gptkb:IETF
gptkbp:enables secure communication
private connectivity
gptkbp:features traffic isolation
encryption (optional)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Layer 2 and Layer 3 VPNs
gptkbp:Layer_2_VPN_characteristic transparent to IP layer
transports Ethernet frames
gptkbp:Layer_2_VPN_example gptkb:VPLS
gptkb:VPWS
gptkbp:Layer_2_VPN_use_case data center interconnect
gptkbp:Layer_3_VPN_characteristic requires IP routing
transports IP packets
gptkbp:Layer_3_VPN_example gptkb:IPsec_VPN
MPLS L3VPN
gptkbp:Layer_3_VPN_use_case multi-site enterprise WAN
gptkbp:standardizedBy gptkb:RFC_2547
gptkb:RFC_4761
gptkb:RFC_4762
gptkbp:supportsProtocol gptkb:BGP
gptkb:MPLS
gptkb:GRE
gptkb:IPsec
gptkb:L2TP
gptkb:VPLS
gptkbp:usedIn enterprise networking
service provider networks
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:MX_series
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6