[c-nsp] vlan trunking on BSD machines and a little of MPLS

[insan praja]

I mean... in distribution layer, there is an emphasize
in switching, and both are switching technic with
different approaches. One is h/w approach, other use
RIB and FIB. But I had no experiences using both
technics, I just read it and think it is better than
using routing technics in distribution layer. And both
had QoS solutions.
Thanks,

Insan


--- sthaug at nethelp.no wrote:

> > I'm trying to setup a vlan trunking between 3 BSD
> > machines, I understand that in cisco switches, if
> I
> > have 3 vlan capable switches, I could spann a vlan
> > from one switch to another w/o changing its
> network. I
> > wonder if I could do that on bsd machines. I using
> > NetBSD and FreeBSD. 
> 
> I know FreeBSD can do VLAN trunking, and I assume
> NetBSD can do the same.
> 
> > One thing i'd like to ask you guys..
> > Which is more effective in a distribution layer,
> MPLS
> > or a VLAN trunks with dot1q/p?
> 
> "More effective" how? It's not too uncommon to use
> both. VLAN trunks
> are simpler and the equipment is less expensive,
> MPLS has more features
> and the equipment costs more (surprise surprise).
> 
> Steinar Haug, Nethelp consulting, sthaug at nethelp.no
> 


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