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L2K (Layer2-Kompella) VPN

The L2K (Layer2 Kompella) VPN, based on the IETF Kompella draft, is implemented by Juniper only. To configure a L2K VPN, the user would perform the following sequence of steps:

  1. Bring up the Add VPN window and selecting Layer 2 Kompella. Then type in a name for the VPN (e.g. L2Kompella_3).
  2. Click on Next to bring up the Common Properties window where you can assign the Route Distinguisher, Route Target Exports, and Route Target Imports for the chosen AS and PEs. The program automatically recommends values based on the chosen AS or you may provide your own.
    Figure 1: For the chosen AS, select RD, RT, and two PEsConfiguration window for setting up a Layer 2 VPN using Kompella method. Shows AS 65301, Route Distinguisher 65301:65018, and selected devices D_PE_RT02 and E_PE_RT02.
  3. Click on Next to bring up the following window where you would identify PEs and assign the PE facing CE interfaces (in the same manner as described under the L3 (Layer 3) VPN section). The following figure shows the result of the assignment of the interfaces.
    Figure 2: Interfaces have been assigned to the PEsNetwork configuration interface for setting up Layer 2 VPN using Kompella method. Shows PE routers D_PE_RT02 and E_PE_RT02 linked through AS65017 with BGP route targets 65301:65017. Includes device selection, interface details, and navigation buttons for configuration wizard.
  4. Next, click on the Details tab to specify the Encapsulation, Site, Site Identifier. Optionally, you may also specify the Transmit LSP and the Receive LSP. The following figure shows that Site, Site Identifier, and Encapsulation have been assigned.
    Figure 3: Details tab showing the completed assignment of Site, Site ID, and EncapsulationConfiguration interface for setting up a Layer 2 VPN using Kompella method. Shows VPN name L2Kompella_3 and options for PE node selection, VRF, encapsulation, interfaces, link, CE, site identifiers, RD, route targets, protocol, and LSP settings.

    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.
  5. Finally, click on Finish to complete the adding of the L2K VPN.
    Figure 4: Newly added L2K VPNScreenshot of a network tool showing Layer 2 Kompella VPN configuration with details on VRF, nodes, interfaces, RD, and LSP for managing and monitoring VPNs.