VPWS
VPWS provides a point-to-point L2VPN service between two PEs. Unlike VPLS, it defines a dedicated L2 connection to one specific remote PE and remote VE ID.
Table 216 — VPWS Parameters
| Name | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Instance ID | VPWS instance identifier | Specify a unique number |
| VPWS ID | Service identifier | 200 by default |
| BGP session ID | BGP session used for signaling | Specify an existing BGP session ID |
| Local VE ID | Local VE ID | 1 by default |
| Local label base | Base local label | 2000 by default |
| VE block offset / size | VE block parameters | Used to generate service endpoints |
| Route Distinguisher | Service RD | For example, 65000:200 |
| Route Target | Import/export RT | Specify the service RT |
| LDP transport instance ID | Transport LDP instance | Set when MPLS transport is required |
| PW type | Pseudowire type | Usually ethernet |
| Control word | Use of a control word | Enabled by default |
| PW status TLV | Advertise PW status | Enabled by default |
| MTU | Service MTU | 0 uses the default value |
| Remote PE | Remote PE address | Specify the PE at the other end |
| Remote VE ID | Remote-end VE ID | 2 by default |
VPWS is suitable for testing dedicated L2 links, inter-site Ethernet services, and correct BGP/LDP signaling for a point-to-point connection.