Broadband Architecture Models
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Broadband Architecture Models
This section shows broadband models for the following architectures:
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PPP Termination and Aggregation Architectures
Figure 1-1
over Ethernet (PPPoE) sessions.
Cisco 10000 Series Router Software Configuration Guide
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PPP termination and aggregation (PTA) for PPPoA or PPPoE
PTA to virtual routing and forwarding (VRF)
PTA to Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Virtual Private Network (VPN)
L2TP network server (LNS)
L2TP to VRF
L2TP over MPLS to VRF
L2TP access concentrator (LAC)
Routed bridge encapsulation (RBE)
RBE to VRF
RBE to MPLS VPN
shows a PPP termination and aggregation (PTA) model for PPP over ATM (PPPoA) or PPP
Chapter 1
Broadband Aggregation and Leased-Line Overview
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