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How to Build a Layer 3 MPLS VPN in Cisco Modeling Labs (IOS XE)

August 10, 2026July 18, 2026 by Nick

In this lab, we will build a Layer 3 MPLS VPN that allows customer edge (CE) routers to send private traffic across our MPLS Core (CSR1000v).

Categories MPLS VPNs, Networking Labs Tags Cisco Modeling Labs, iBGP, IOS XE, L3VPN, MP-BGP, MPLS Leave a comment

BGP Policy – Configuring AS_PATH Prepending on IOS XRd

July 4, 2026July 2, 2026 by Nick
ISP BGP Peering Lab Topology

AS_PATH Prepending allows us to influence the path of traffic into our network. In this lab we will configure AS_PATH prepending on IOS XRd.

Categories BGP Policy, Networking Labs Tags AS_PATH Prepending, BGP, BGP Policy, Cisco Modeling Labs, eBGP, iBGP Leave a comment

BGP Policy – Configuring BGP Local Preference on IOS XRd

July 19, 2026July 1, 2026 by Nick
ISP BGP Peering Lab Topology

In this lab we will configure BGP local preference on our IOS-XRd Internet Edge routers in Cisco Modeling Labs.

Categories BGP Policy, Networking Labs Tags BGP Policy, Cisco Modeling Labs, eBGP, iBGP Leave a comment

Building an ISP eBGP Peering Lab in Cisco Modeling Labs

August 10, 2026June 28, 2026 by Nick
ISP BGP Peering Lab Topology

In this lab we will simulate an Internet Edge in Cisco Modeling Labs using BGP. The Internet Edge is where ISPs peer with other ISPs.

Categories BGP Policy, Networking Labs Tags Cisco Modeling Labs, eBGP, iBGP, Internet Leave a comment

Why Are Route Reflectors Needed

June 25, 2026June 13, 2026 by Nick

Route reflectors are a key component of service provider network design. I’ll be explaining the purpose of route reflectors in this article

Categories Networking Concepts Tags BGP, iBGP, Route Reflector, Routing Leave a comment

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