Metro Ethernet

Overview

Ethernet Services can be configured as:

  • Access
  • Point to Point
  • Ethernet Channel on a Dedicated Ring
  • Point to Multipoint
  • Multipoint to Multipoint (VPLS)

These service range in bandwidth from 512K to 10Gbps and above.

There is a solution to fit your unique need.

Description

Metro Ethernet Service has significantly altered the value to performance ratio for inter-connecting LANS in metro areas. Leveraging fiber optic speed and reliability, Metro Ethernet Service is extending the scalability, flexibility and ubiquity of Ethernet protocol to provide more powerful LAN connectivity in response to accelerating data needs and shrinking IT budgets.

Features & Options

Connecting multiple LANS over a fiber optic metro area networks, Metro Ethernet Service is the next evolution of Native Mode LAN Interconnection (NMLI) Service. It provides seamless inter-networking and the ability to mix speeds by location and application to support high-speed data, Voice over IP and video applications. Metro Ethernet is available in both point-to-point and switched solutions from 10 megabits per second to one gigabit per second bandwidths.

  • Speeds Flexible by Location and Application
  • Fully compatible with 802.3z Standard
  • Switched and Point-to-Point Solutions
  • Full Duplex Speeds 10Mbps - 1,000 Mbps

This service takes Ethernet to the next level without taking the cost to the next level. Some of the features available with Premium Service include:

  • Guaranteed Bandwidth minimums
  • Bursting capabilities
  • VLAN stacking support
  • Service Level Agreements
  • Customer Network Monitoring System

Benefits

Metro Ethernet Service delivers a simple migration to higher performance and value. It leverages your existing LAN infrastructure and IT staff resources, eliminating cost intensive customer premise equipment purchases and IT staff training.