Multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) functionality in a communications network between a first node and a second node via a wireless connection

摘要

A system for providing a Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) functionality in a communications network between a first node and a second node via a wireless connection between a first wireless interface and a second wireless interface includes an enhanced eNodeB of a Radio Access Network (RAN) of an Evolved Packet System (EPS) network, configured to provide the first wireless interface; and a user equipment connected to a second node, configured to provide the second wireless interface. The enhanced eNodeB is a Label Edge Router (LER) of a MPLS domain.

主权项

1. A system for providing a Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) functionality in a communications network between a first node and a remotely located second node via a wireless connection between a first wireless interface and a second wireless interface, the system comprising:
an enhanced eNodeB of a Radio Access Network (RAN) of an Evolved Packet System (EPS) network, configured to provide the first wireless interface; and a user equipment connected to the second node, configured to provide the second wireless interface; wherein the enhanced eNodeB is part of a first network area and the second node is part of a second network area, wherein the first network area is connected to the second network area via the wireless connection and the enhanced eNodeB is configured to extend MPLS functionality to the second node via the wireless connection and the user equipment; wherein the enhanced eNodeB is a Label Edge Router (LER) of a MPLS domain; and wherein the user equipment is further configured to encapsulate Ethernet data frames into Long Term Evolution (LTE) Packet Data Convergence Protocol (PDCP) data units.