Technical features of the Ethernet WAN
- Topology options: 1) Point-to-point connection, 2) Hub/spoke model, 3) Ethernet ELAN (any-to-any full mesh)
- Subscription technologies: Fibre subscriptions, xDSL technology subscriptions and mobile-based subscriptions
- Connection speeds: 4 Mbps – 10 Gbps
- Symmetry: The Ethernet service subscriptions are symmetric, full-duplex types. However, the subscription type based on the 4G mobile network is asymmetrical in nature.
- MAC layer: IEEE 802.3-2008
- MTU (maximum transmission unit): 2000 bytes, can be expanded up to 8896 bytes. Older copper-based subscriptions may have technology-specific restrictions.
- Handling of customer’s VLANs: All VLANs are passed through without any changes.
- Handling of customer’s p bits: Transparent, the network does not change the p bit values.
- Class of Service (CoS) of traffic: Available as an additional service. Typically used for the “best effort” traffic type.
- Number of MAC addresses: The number of MAC addresses has not been restricted when using point-to-point connections and hub-spoke topology. The ELAN topology contains subscription- and network-specific restrictions.
- Geographical availability: Domestic and international. The technical features of international services will be determined separately on a case-by-case basis.
- Interface in customer facilities: Alternatively, either the “fibre end” without a separate terminal device, or the electronic Ethernet port of the demarcation device (RJ-45).
