Virtual Ethernet

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US Signal Virtual Ethernet Service connects customer locations across any distance. Based on the Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS) standard, Virtual Ethernet Service enables Ethernet layer 2 traffic to be transported across an MPLS backbone.

Benefits:

  • Reduces complexity of customer’s network configuration.
  • Reduces equipment interface costs.
  • Flexible bandwidth levels and access options allow customers to connect all sites with varying requirements.
  • Allows greater value from bandwidth efficiency by allowing customers to purchase only the bandwidth they need.

Advantages:

  • Available anywhere in the US Signal footprint.
  • Provides connectivity between customer sites without fixed or permanent virtual circuits.
  • No need for customer knowledge of Wide Area Network technology or equipment.

Features:

  • Numerous bandwidth options.
  • Multiple access types supporting any customer location.
  • Supports customer VLAN configurations.
  • Customers connect to the US Signal network over a variety of options including:
    • Ethernet over Copper (EoCu).
    • Ethernet over DS-1/DS-3 (EoTDM).
    • Ethernet over SONET.
    • Native Ethernet connections delivered via copper or optical cabling.

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