Private Network Connectivity Services Explained

Dedicated connectivity is not a single technology, but a set of network services designed for different enterprise scenarios. Some organizations need transparent Layer 2 links between data centers, others require secure routed connectivity between multiple branches, while metropolitan deployments often prioritize speed, low latency, and cost efficiency. EoMPLS, MPLS L2 VPN, MPLS L3 VPN, and Metro Ethernet address these needs in different ways, helping businesses build private, scalable, and predictable network architectures.

EoMPLS: Flexible Ethernet Over MPLS

With Ethernet over MPLS
technology, Ethernet frames are encapsulated within MPLS packets
, combining Ethernet’s simplicity with MPLS’s traffic engineering capabilities and scalability.

What It Does:

EoMPLS creates virtual Ethernet circuits
over the MPLS backbone, enabling flexible, scalable deployment of Ethernet services. This technology supports both port-based and VLAN-based connections, accommodating diverse connectivity requirements.

Key Features:

• Flexible Deployment: Support for both port-mode and VLAN-based services

MPLS Benefits: Leverage traffic engineering, QoS, and scalability of MPLS

• Simplified Management: Manage via familiar Ethernet interfaces
• High Efficiency: Multiplex numerous circuits over shared MPLS infrastructure
• Rapid Scaling: Add circuits without provisioning new physical connections

Ideal For: Service providers and enterprises requiring flexible, scalable Ethernet connectivity with the advanced traffic engineering capabilities of MPLS.

MPLS L2 VPN: Multipoint Layer 2 Virtual Private Networks

MPLS L2 VPN creates virtual private Layer 2 networks across multiple sites, enabling any-to-any connectivity while maintaining complete traffic isolation. This multipoint service allows organizations to build flexible, scalable Layer 2 network topologies.

What It Does:

MPLS L2 VPN establishes multipoint virtual Layer 2 networks across the IPTP backbone, connecting multiple locations in a single broadcast domain. Unlike point-to-point services, L2 VPN enables mesh connectivity where any site can communicate with any other site at Layer 2, similar to being connected to the same physical switch.

Key Features:

• Multipoint Connectivity: Any-to-any Layer 2 communication between all sites
• Single Broadcast Domain: All locations share the same Layer 2 network segment
• VLAN Extension: Extend VLANs across geographically distributed sites
• Protocol Transparency: Support for all Layer 2 protocols including STP, LACP, LLDP
• Flexible Topology: Support for hub-and-spoke, partial mesh, or full mesh configurations
• MAC Learning: Automatic MAC address learning and forwarding across the VPN
• Traffic Isolation: Complete separation from other customers via MPLS labels

Ideal For: Organizations requiring multipoint Layer 2 connectivity for distributed data center architectures, active-active configurations, or extending Layer 2 domains across multiple locations.

MPLS L3 VPN: Secure, Managed Private Networks

An MPLS VPN creates isolated, private networks within IPTP’s shared infrastructure. This technology combines the scalability of carrier networks with the security and control of private networks.

What It Does:

MPLS VPN establishes virtual private networks across the IPTP backbone, connecting multiple sites with guaranteed bandwidth and complete traffic isolation. Each customer’s traffic remains completely separate from other customers’ traffic, enforced at the carrier level.

Key Features:

• Site-to-Site Connectivity: Seamlessly connect branch offices, data centers, and headquarters
• Guaranteed Bandwidth: Reserved capacity ensures consistent performance regardless of network load
• Traffic Isolation: Separation ensures competitors cannot access your data Full Route Control: Define exactly how traffic flows between your locations Scalable Architecture: Add new sites without impacting existing connections
• Any-to-Any Communication: Full mesh connectivity at Layer 3

Ideal For: Enterprises with multiple locations requiring secure, managed connectivity with predictable costs and performance.

Metro Ethernet: Metropolitan Optical Networks

Metro Ethernet is a high-speed connectivity solution within metropolitan areas based on optical networks. It provides cost-effective connectivity between sites within a single city or region.

What It Does:

Metro Ethernet delivers scalable Ethernet services in metropolitan networks using IPTP Networks’ fiber-optic infrastructure. The technology is ideal for connecting offices, branches, and data centers within a single metropolitan area.

Key Features:

• High Speeds: From 100 Mbps to 100 Gbps
• Low Latency: Minimal response time due to direct optical paths
• Flexible Topology: Support for point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, and multipoint-to-multipoint
• Cost-Effective: Optimal price-to-performance ratio for metropolitan connections
• Rapid Deployment: Utilizes existing metropolitan infrastructure

Ideal For: Companies with distributed infrastructure within a city requiring fast and economical connectivity between locations.