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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 valueNetwork configuration interface for setting up a Layer 2 VPN using Martini protocol. Bandwidth set to 100 Mbps and VCID to 98. Selected PE devices are JUNIPER_EDGE_A and JUNIPER_EDGE_B. Options to add or remove devices and navigation buttons for managing the configuration.
  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 adding a network interface with fields for interface name, node, IP address/mask, IPv6 address/mask, bandwidth, link, status, and comments. Interface name set to ge-1/1/0.98, node JUNIPER_EDGE_B, IP address/mask 10.10.10.12/30. Buttons for OK, Cancel, and Help.
    Figure 3: Assigning a VLAN ID of 98 to the interface ge-1/1/0.98Graphical user interface for adding a network interface with fields for settings like VC/ID/CLI, VPN, VRF, VRouter, HSRP, Encapsulation, CoS Policy, Multipoint, APS Group, APS Protected Address, APS Protected Node, Vlan ID 98, Aggregated Link, Area, CoS Out Policy. Checkboxes for routing protocols OSPF, ISIS, IGRP, EIGRP, RIP. Buttons for OK, Cancel, Help.
  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 PEsScreenshot of a network configuration interface for setting up an L2VPN using the Martini protocol. Two edge routers, JUNIPER_EDGE_A and JUNIPER_EDGE_B, are selected with interface ge-1/1/0.98. A diagram shows the routers connected through an MPLS cloud. The interface lists available devices and JUNIPER_EDGE_B's interfaces and connection status. Action buttons 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 assignedNetwork configuration interface for L2Martini VPN setup between Node A JUNIPER_EDGE_A and Node Z JUNIPER_EDGE_B. Encapsulation type ethernet-vlan, interface ge-1/1/0.98, bandwidth 100M, VC ID 98. Options for LSP settings and configuration owner L2Martini_1 with buttons for navigation and help.

    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 addedLayer 2 VPN topology diagram for L2MARTINI_1 with JUNIPER_EDGE_A and JUNIPER_EDGE_B connected via pink tunnel through MPLS cloud.
    Figure 7: L2M VPN summary topology view with newly-added circuit (VCID 98) highlightedNetwork topology diagram for a Layer 2 Martini VPN circuit. Shows connections between PE devices and customer sites. Highlighted circuit between JUNIPER_EDGE_A and JUNIPER_EDGE_B with VCID 98.