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Service Provider Network Design

VPLS Configuration on IOS XE in Cisco Modeling Labs

June 22, 2026 by Nick

In this lab we will configure a VPLS layer 2 VPN on the CSR1000v image in Cisco Modeling Labs. VPLS is one technology that service providers can use to implement the E-LAN MEF standard.

Categories Labs, Service Provider Network Design Tags Cisco Modeling Labs, IOS XE, L2VPN, VPLS Leave a comment

How to Build a Layer 2 VPN (VPWS) in Cisco Modeling Labs

June 19, 2026June 15, 2026 by Nick

In this lab we will build a layer 2 point-to-point Virtual Private Wire Service (VPWS) in Cisco Modeling Labs.

Categories Labs, Service Provider Network Design Tags Cisco Modeling Labs, IOS XR, L2VPN, VPWS Leave a comment

How to Configure a BGP Route Reflector in Cisco IOS XR

June 15, 2026June 11, 2026 by Nick
Layer 3 VPN with Route Reflector Topology in Cisco Modeling Labs

In this lab we will look at how to configure a Route Reflector for our VPNv4 routes in a Layer 3 VPN.

Categories Labs, Service Provider Network Design Tags Cisco Modeling Labs, L3VPN, MP-BGP, Route Reflector, VPNv4 Leave a comment

How to Build a Layer 3 MPLS VPN in Cisco Modeling Labs

June 15, 2026June 7, 2026 by Nick
Layer 3 MPLS VPN

Building a Layer 3 VPN in Cisco Modeling Labs Using IS-IS, MPLS LDP, MP-BGP, and VPNv4.

Categories Labs, Service Provider Network Design Tags Cisco Modeling Labs, IOS XR, IS-IS, MP-BGP, MPLS, VPNv4 Leave a comment

Building a Service Provider MPLS Core in Cisco Modeling Labs

June 14, 2026June 6, 2026 by Nick

Building a service provider core in Cisco Modeling Labs with IS-IS and MPLS.

Categories Labs, Service Provider Network Design Tags Cisco Modeling Labs, IS-IS, L3VPN, MPLS Leave a comment

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