# l2vpn control-word

#### Syntax

[ no | default ] l2vpn l2VpnName control-word

#### Release Information

Command introduced in JunosE Release 8.1.0.

#### Description

Indicates that the local preference is to use the control word for the layer 2 packets encapsulated in the MPLS packets that are sent to the remote PE router. The no version indicates that the local preference is to not use the control word for the layer 2 packets encapsulated in the MPLS packets that are sent to the remote PE router. The default version accepts the preference determined by the interface stack on which the MPLS interface is stacked.

#### Options

- l2VpnName—Name of the VPWS instance

#### Mode

Global Configuration

#### Related Topics

- Configuring an L2VPN Instance in the JunosE BGP and MPLS Configuration Guide