JUNOS software supports Internet access from a Layer 3 virtual private network (VPN). This chapter provides examples that demonstrate how to configure a provider edge (PE) router to provide Internet access to customer edge (CE) routers in a VPN. The method you use depends on the needs and specifications of the individual network. To provide Internet access through a Layer 3 VPN, you need to configure policies on the PE router. You also need to configure the next-table statement at the [edit routing-instances routing-instance-name routing-options static route] hierarchy level. When configured, this statement can point a default route from the VPN table (routing instance) to the main routing table (default instance) inet.0. The main routing table stores all Internet routes and is where final route resolution occurs.
There are several ways to configure a PE router to provide CE routers access to the Internet. These types of access are described in the following sections: