OSI Layer 2.5

GPTKB entity

Statements (19)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:network_protocol
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Layer_2.5
gptkbp:compatibleWith original OSI model
gptkbp:enables virtual private networks (VPNs)
quality of service (QoS)
gptkbp:example gptkb:Multiprotocol_Label_Switching_(MPLS)
gptkb:Provider_Backbone_Bridges_(PBB)
Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)
gptkbp:function traffic engineering
label switching
encapsulation of Layer 2 frames
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label OSI Layer 2.5
gptkbp:positionInOSIModel between Layer 2 (Data Link) and Layer 3 (Network)
gptkbp:purpose to provide additional network services not covered by Layer 2 or Layer 3
gptkbp:usedIn service provider networks
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:MPLS_data_plane
gptkb:MPLS_networks
gptkb:MPLS_technology
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7