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RFC 4448: Encapsulation Methods for Transport of Ethernet over MPLS Networks

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An Ethernet pseudowire (PW) is used to carry Ethernet/802.3 Protocol Data Units (PDUs) over an MPLS network. This enables service providers to offer "emulated" Ethernet services over existing MPLS networks. This document specifies the encapsulation of Ethernet/802.3 PDUs within a pseudowire. It also specifies the procedures for using a PW to provide a "point-to-point Ethernet" service. [STANDARDS-TRACK]

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Document ID
RFC4448
Published
April 2006
Authors
L. Martini; E. Rosen; N. El-Aawar; G. Heron
Status
PROPOSED STANDARD
Stream
IETF
Area
rtg
Pages
24
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Updated by:
RFC 5462, RFC 8469

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