File formats:

Status:

INFORMATIONAL

Updated by:

RFC 5462

Authors:

S. Bryant, Ed.
P. Pate, Ed.

Stream:

IETF

Source:

pwe3 (int)

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DOI:  https://doi.org/10.17487/RFC3985

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Abstract

This document describes an architecture for Pseudo Wire Emulation Edge-to-Edge (PWE3). It discusses the emulation of services such as Frame Relay, ATM, Ethernet, TDM, and SONET/SDH over packet switched networks (PSNs) using IP or MPLS. It presents the architectural framework for pseudo wires (PWs), defines terminology, and specifies the various protocol elements and their functions. This memo provides information for the Internet community.

For the definition of Status, see RFC 2026.

For the definition of Stream, see RFC 8729.