Abstract
Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) offers a simple and flexible transport solution for multiservice networks. Therefore, many UMTS operators arc currently considering the use of a MPLS backbone. However, the efficient transport of short voice and data packets in the UMTS access network requires multiplexing and segmentation functions not provided by MPLS. This paper investigates the use of ATM Adaptation Layer 2 (AAL2) over MPLS to perform both functions. The efficiency of AAL2/MPLS is analyzed for different traffic types and compared with other transport options. The results indicate that significant capacity savings can be obtained with this solution. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2004.
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Vázquez, E., Álvarez-Campana, M., & García, A. B. (2004). Efficiency issues in MPLS transport for the UMTS access network. Lecture Notes in Computer Science (Including Subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics), 3266, 204–213. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-30193-6_21
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