Chapter 28 Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling
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Figure 175   L2PT Network Example 
28.1.2.1  Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling Mode
Each port can have two layer 2 protocol tunneling modes, Access and Tunnel.
•The Access port is an ingress port on the service provider's edge device (1 or 2 in Figure 175 on 
page 250) and connected to a customer switch (A or B). Incoming layer 2 protocol packets 
received on an access port are encapsulated and forwarded to the tunnel ports. 
•The Tunnel port is an egress port at the edge of the service provider's network and connected to 
another service provider’s switch. Incoming encapsulated layer 2 protocol packets received on a 
tunnel port are decapsulated and sent to an access port.
28.2  Configuring Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling 
Click Advanced Application > Layer 2 Protocol Tunneling in the navigation panel to display the 
screen as shown. 
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2
A
B
Service Provider's 
Network
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D
STP
STP
STP