Encapsulation Methods for Transport of PPP/High-Level Data Link Control over MPLS Networks
RFC 4618, “Encapsulation Methods for Transport of PPP/High-Level Data Link Control over MPLS Networks”, is a Proposed Standard document published in September 2006 by L. Martini, E. Rosen, G. Heron, A. Malis. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
A pseudowire (PW) can be used to carry Point to Point Protocol (PPP) or High-Level Data Link Control (HDLC) Protocol Data Units over a Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) network without terminating the PPP/HDLC protocol. This enables service providers to offer "emulated" HDLC, or PPP link services over existing MPLS networks. This document specifies the encapsulation of PPP/HDLC Packet Data Units (PDUs) within a pseudowire. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
What “Proposed Standard” means
An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.
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