MPLS
Typical Applications: Distributed
Networks, Frame & ATM Alternative,
Traffic Engineering, Secure Data &
Voice
Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS)
is a standards-approved technology
for speeding up network traffic flow
and making it easier to manage.
MPLS solutions involve setting up a
specific path for a given sequence
of packets, identified by a label
put in each packet, thus saving the
time needed for a router to look up
the forwarding address to the next
node. MPLS services are called
multi-protocol because they work with
the Internet Protocol (IP),
Asynchronous Transport Mode (ATM),
and frame relay network protocols.
In addition to moving traffic faster
overall, MPLS service makes it easy
to manage a network for quality of
service (QOS). For these reasons,
the technique is being readily
adopted as networks continue to
bundle more and different mixtures
of traffic.
Traditionally,
remote offices have been connected
with
Point-to-Point T1,
Point-to-Point DS3 circuits, or Frame
Relay. A lot of financial traffic
still goes over Point-to-Point
circuits because Point-to-Point has
historically been
considered the most secure
method of transfer. However, MPLS
solutions have implemented many
security enhancements over the last
few years allowing MPLS services to
replace the more traditional
solutions and save companies
thousands of dollars in the
process. It is strongly suggested
that business owners with multiple
business locations discuss the
potential benefits of implementing
an MPLS service with their IT
department.
An MPLS
network is secure and less
expensive than
Point-to-Point or Frame Relay
solutions. MPLS services use a
secure tunnel through the public
Internet. Each MPLS provider has
what is called a “cloud” in the
Internet that provides secure and
reliable Voice & Data traffic to
pass through to its final
destination. In a Point-to-Point or
frame situation, all traffic has to
pass through the main hub and then
go to its final destination. With
MPLS services, each office can “talk”
to each other directly without
having to pass through the main hub.
If you have 3
or more offices and you wish to
connect them together with Voice &
Data, an MPLS solution is often the
best solution for your business. Contact an MPLS consultant at
TelecomMedic today to discuss the
benefits of implementing MPLS
services and to discuss the
technical details to ensure security
and quality of service.
