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Understanding Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS).

What Is MPLS? Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) is a network routing technique used in telecommunications networks to speed up and shape traffic flows. It operates  between the Layer 2 (data link layer) and Layer 3 (network layer), and is often referred to as a Layer 2.5 protocol. The primary purpose of MPLS is to ensure efficient and reliable… Read More »