2026-03 MPLS Fundamentals @ N Is For Networking N4N051

Synopsis

Today’s topic is Multiprotocol Label Switching or MPLS, a foundational technology that powers service provider networks and enterprise WANs all over the world. To help us break it down, we’ve invited James Bensley, a Network Tech Lead who’s spent fifteen years with MPLS. James explains what spurred the creation of MPLS and how it works through the use of labels and protocols like Label Distribution Protocol (LDP) and Forward Equivalency Classes (FEC).

https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n051-mpls-fundamentals/

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