SHAPING THE FUTURE OF SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS
2 NETWORK MODELS AND TRAFFIC ROUTING
In this chapter we provide an overview of the different network models and IP
network models that are used to set up satellite links and how VLAN forwarding
and IP routing is done in these networks.
2.1 IP Network Models
Interconnecting IP networks are done using one of the following methods:
• Ethernet bridging;
• IP routing;
• IP bridging (this is a hybrid model that combines the advantages of bridging and
routing, developed by Newtec.).
2.1.1 Ethernet Bridging Inside the Satellite Subnet
The IP devices with build in encapsulator/decapsulator are setup as a bridge inside
the satellite subnet:
Figure 1 – Satellite Subnet
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