Verizon Business Private IP Layer 2

Private IP Layer 2

Control Your Routing with Private IP Layer 2 VPN

Let our Layer 2 VPN smooth your transition from Frame Relay

Transition to IP and stay in command of your routing. Our Private IP Layer 2 VPN supports common protocols using Virtual Private Wire Service (VPWS) standards and Cisco Provider Edge (PE) devices to deliver a multi-site layer 2 VPN through pseudowire over our MPLS backbone.

Control

You control routing and topology internally - helping facilitate your architectural changes.

Security

You define addressing on your network. Verizon Business does not peer during routing sessions.

Affordability

Bundled port pricing allows customers to establish a Frame Relay Connection mode port for a low monthly fee, andd add multiple Layer 2 PVCs to that port at no additional cost.

Migration

Re-use your legacy Layer 2 frame relay equipment. You don't need IP-capable CPE or hardware with routing functionality.

Layer 3 vs. Layer 2 VPN

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Layer 2 vs. Layer 3

Consider Private IP Layer 2 when your primary concerns include internal control over routing and topology and you predominantly run non-IP traffic. Flexible, efficient, and simple, the Private IP Layer 2 VPN is ideal for businesses with multiple locations and significant Layer 2 technology investments.

Private IP Layer 3 is the right choice when you have stringent quality of service requirements and your network carries mostly IP traffic. It is also the right solution if you are ready for Verizon Business to manage your routing for you.

	Private IP Layer 3	Private IP Layer 2
Routing Control	CE-PE: Must run a Private IP-compatible protocol. Any-to-any connectivity	CE-CE: May run any routing protocol Point-to-point connectivity
Topology Control	Must involve Verizon Business	Does not involve Verizon Business
QoS	6 Queues, 10 Classes based on IP TOS IP Prec: 6 queues DSCP: 10 classes	Future availability planned (Ethernet and ATM)
Protocol support	IPv4 only Multicast supported	Non-IP IPv4 and IPv6
CPE	IP Routing CE	IP Routing CE L2 switched CE
Connectivity	TDM: DS0-OC12 Fast Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet MLPPP (NxT1/E1) EDSL Satellite Sub-Rate DS3/E3	TDM: NxDS0, DS1, DS3 Future: NxT1, Sub-Rate DS3, OC3, OC12 and Ethernet
Layer 2 Encapsulation	Frame Relay ATM PPP/MLPPP HDLC Ethernet POS	Frame Relay ATM PPP HDLC Ethernet (Future)
Availability	121 Countries/Territories	Domestic US (Initial Release)
Additional Features	Multicasting VPN Video Conferencing Application Aware Reporting tools Dynamic Bandwidth Verizon VoIP Digex Smart Center Content Delivery Service Remote Configuration	Event Monitor Reporting

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Services and/or features are not available in all countries/locations, and may be procured from in-country providers in select countries. We continue to aggressively expand our service availability around the world, please consult your Verizon Business representative for service availability. Contact us