Apparatus and methods for intelligent deployment of network infrastructure based on tunneling of ethernet ring protection

摘要

Apparatus and methods for intelligent deployment and transition from a first network infrastructure to a second network infrastructure. Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to, among other things, methods and apparatus that leverage tunneling of Ethernet ring network technologies. In one exemplary embodiment, a modified implementation of the ITU-T G.8032 data link protocol is combined with Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) transport networks to provide Carrier Ethernet and Retail Ethernet services. Unlike existing network infrastructure, the exemplary MPLS network aggregates traffic between the base station (BS) and mobile switching center (MSC) within a logical ring network topology.

主权项

1. A method for operating a content distribution network, said method comprising:
enabling at least one user interface to communicate with an edge network, said at least one user interface comprising a Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) compliant interface; receiving at least one data frame from a first other node of a backhaul network, said backhaul network comprising at least a ITU-T G.8032 compliant logical ring network; transmitting said at least one data frame to a second other node of said ITU-T G.8032 compliant logical ring network; determining when said at least one data frame comprises at least one packet for said edge network; and routing said at least one packet via said edge network; wherein said edge network comprises a cellular tower site.