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L2M (Layer2-Martini) VPN

The L2M (Layer2 Martini) VPN, based on the IETF Martini set of drafts, supports the configuration of Layer2 Martini, AToM (Any Transport Over MPLS), and VLL (Virtual Leased Line) VPNs. The following steps illustrate how to configure a L2M VPN:

  1. Bring up the Add VPN window by selecting Layer 2 Martini. Then type in a circuit name by filling in the Ckt.Name box (e.g., L2Martini_1).
  2. Click on Next to take you to the Common Properties window to select the two PEs. You may then assign a VCID for the circuit. You may also optionally assign a bandwidth value for the circuit.
    Figure 1: Select two PEs and assign a bandwidth valueConfiguration window for setting up a Layer 2 VPN titled Add VPN - L2Martini_1 with 100 Mbps bandwidth and VCID 98. Selected PE devices are JUNIPER_EDGE_A and JUNIPER_EDGE_B.
  3. Click on Next to take you to the screen where you can specify or add the (PE facing CE) interfaces as needed. The following figures illustrate the adding of the interface ge-1/1/0.98 and assigning of the VLAN ID 98 to the JUNIPER_EDGE_B router. This window is opened by selecting the JUNIPER_EDGE_B router from the upper left list of PEs and then clicking the “Add” button above the lower right list of interfaces for the selected router. The same steps are used to add the interface and to assign the VLAN ID to the JUNIPER_EDGE_A router.
    Figure 2: Add a gigabit ethernet interface, ge-1/1/0.98Graphical user interface for configuring a network interface with fields for Interface Name, Node, IP Address, IPv6 Address, Link, Bandwidth, Status, and Comment. Includes OK, Cancel, and Help buttons, with Properties and Advanced tabs.
    Figure 3: Assigning a VLAN ID of 98 to the interface ge-1/1/0.98GUI for configuring a network interface with fields for settings like VPN and VLAN ID 98. Routing protocol checkboxes and OK, Cancel, Help buttons are present.
  4. The following figure shows the result of both interfaces assigned, after selecting each PE router, adding the appropriate sub-interface to the interface list in the bottom right, and then dragging and dropping that new interface to the appropriate PE in the PE list.
    Figure 4: Finished assigning interfaces on the PEsNetwork configuration interface screenshot showing Layer 2 VPN setup with Martini encapsulation. Selected devices: JUNIPER_EDGE_A and JUNIPER_EDGE_B with interface ge-1/1/0.98. Network diagram connects devices via MPLS cloud. Dropdown lists additional devices like ROUTERA. JUNIPER_EDGE_B interfaces table displays IPs and VRF details. Options include Add, Modify, Finish, Cancel, and Help.
  5. Next, click on the Details tab to take you to the following screen, where the VCID and Encapsulation can be assigned. Note that the VCID only needs to be assigned if it was not already done so in the Common Properties window. The LSPs can also be assigned if necessary.

    The following figure shows both the VCID and the encapsulation assigned.

    Figure 5: Encapsulation and VCID assignedAdd VPN interface for configuring L2VPN L2Martini_1 between JUNIPER_EDGE_A and JUNIPER_EDGE_B with VCID 98 and 100M bandwidth.

    Note that the Encapsulation drop-down can take on the values as described in the following table.

    Field

    Description

    Encapsulation

    For Juniper, the interface encapsulation types include: aal0, atm-aal5, atm-ccc-vc-mux, atm-cell, atm-cell-port-mode, atm-cell-vc-mode, atm-cell-vp-mode, cisco-hdlc, ethernet, ethernet-vlan, frame, frame-relay, frame-relay-ccc, interworking, and ppp.

    For Cisco, the interface encapsulation types include: aal0, aal5, dot1Q, frame-relay, hdlc, and ppp.

  6. Next click Finish to complete the adding of the L2M VPN. The following figures show both the single and summary topology (with the added Martini circuit highlighted in pink) views for the L2M VPN just added.
    Figure 6: Topology view for the L2M VPN addedNetwork topology diagram for Layer 2 Martini VPN with two Provider Edge devices JUNIPER_EDGE_A and JUNIPER_EDGE_B connected by a pink line, VCID 98.
    Figure 7: L2M VPN summary topology view with newly-added circuit (VCID 98) highlightedNetwork topology diagram of a Layer 2 Martini VPN circuit showing a core cloud connecting PE devices like JUNIPER_EDGE_A and JUNIPER_EDGE_B with pink lines indicating VPN connections. Green icons represent customer sites, and a yellow highlight emphasizes JUNIPER_EDGE_A. VCID is 98.