Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) is a private networking solution for connecting wide area networks (WANs). MPLS sets up virtual paths between locations, creating private routing tunnels, to ensure security and priority of routing. MPLS solutions are replacing private line (P2P) services because of the affordability and performance of MPLS solutions.
What are the advantages of MPLS?
MPLS is a flexible and cost-effective solution that can leverage multiple local loop technologies, including T1, DS3, and Ethernet. This allows users the ability to pick the most affordable option on a location by location basis.
MPLS provides customers class of service (CoS) routing capability which allows network administrators to prioritize traffic types. For instance, a network administrator can prioritize VoIP traffic over YouTube downloads. This CoS can be set on a port by port basis. Broadband deploys MPLS with four CoS levels.
MPLS network-based firewalls. This eliminates the need to buy and reduces the costs of ongoing management of premise-based firewall equipment.
What are common uses of MPLS?
- Connecting multiple locations to improve latency or jitter
- Improve security
- Implement a network-based firewall
- Creating an infrastructure for mission critical applications
- Reducing complexity of administering site-based VPNs or firewalls
- Companies implementing site-to-site Video or VoIP
What if I have more questions about MPLS?
Contact a Broadband expert via an online chat or phone call to help determine if MPLS makes sense for your business. Our experts will consult with you to uncover what your network objectives are and prepare a proposal based on your individual goals.
Broadband works with 9 of the top 10 ISPs in the US. We have implemented MPLS for companies large and small. We can help you make the right decisions when it comes to MPLS.
