Configure MPLS IP on Cisco IOS Router
MPLS or Multi-Protocol Label Switching is a mechanism of fast-forwarding a packet by attaching a special bit sequence to the packet called “the label“. It’s a bit complex to understand how MPLS works, but in summary it gives a router the ability to quickly forward packets without looking at the routing table. Therefore, MPLS is […]
Understanding how MPLS Works in Cisco IOS Router
Multi-Protocol Label Switching, or shortly called MPLS, is a packet forwarding technique that uses “label” to determine the path to reach its destination. MPLS is a standard and supported by most of the networking vendors including Cisco. If you are new to MPLS implementation in Cisco IOS router, first you have to be familiar with […]