Virtual Ethernet

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:

  • Flexible bandwidth levels provide greater value from bandwidth efficiency.
  • A single ENNI provides access to the entire US Signal footprint.
  • Supports local VLAN configurations using Q in Q.

Advantages:

  • 50 millisecond convergence times provide performance in line with traditional SONET networks.
  • Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit Ethernet NNIs available with Link Aggregation Group (LAG) protection.
  • Ethernet OAM for rapid trouble shooting and fault resolution.

Features:

  • Numerous bandwidth options.
  • Available with Quality of Service (QoS)
  • Multiple access types supporting any customer location.
  • 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.