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there are obvious advantages to implement VPN by MPLS. MPLS VPN connects the
geographically different branches of private network by using LSP, forming a united
network. MPLS VPN also supports the interconnection between different VPNs.
Private Private
network branch 1 network branch 1
Figure 35-6 MPLS-Based VPN
The basic structure of MPLS-based VPN is shown in Figure 35-6. CE is the customer
edge device, and it may either be a router or a switch, or perhaps a host. PE is a service
provider edge router, which is located on the backbone network. PE is responsible for
the management of VPN customers, establishing LSP connection between various
PEs, route allocation among different branches of the same VPN customer.
Usually the route allocation between PEs is realized by using extended BGP. MPLS
VPN supports the IP address multiplexing between different branches and the
interconnection between different VPNs. Compared with traditional route, it is
necessary to add branch and VPN identifier information in VPN route. So, it is
necessary to extend BGP so as to carry VPN routing information.
CE1 CE1 PE1 PE1
Backbone network Backbone network
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CE3 CE3
network branch 3 network branch 3
PE3 PE3
CE2 CE2
PE2 PE2
Private Private
Private Private
network branch 2 network branch 2