Implementing MPLS Layer 3 VPNs
not forward the next-hop-self address. Each subautonomous system runs as a single IGP domain. However,
the CEBGP border edge router addresses are known in the IGP domains.
• Configure a router to forward next-hop-self addresses between the CEBGP border edge routers (both
directions) and within the iBGP peers at the subautonomous system border. Each subautonomous system
runs as a single IGP domain but also forwards next-hop-self addresses between the PE routers in the
domain. The CEBGP border edge router addresses are known in the IGP domains.
eBGP Connection Between Two Subautonomous Systems in a Confederation figure illustrates how two
Note
autonomous systems exchange routes and forward packets. Subautonomous systems in a confederation
use a similar method of exchanging routes and forwarding packets.
The figure below illustrates a typical MPLS VPN confederation configuration. In this configuration:
• The two CEBGP border edge routers exchange VPN-IPv4 addresses with labels between the two
autonomous systems.
• The distributing router changes the next-hop addresses and labels and uses a next-hop-self address.
• IGP-1 and IGP-2 know the addresses of CEBGP-1 and CEBGP-2.
Figure 34: eBGP Connection Between Two Subautonomous Systems in a Confederation
In this confederation configuration:
• CEBGP border edge routers function as neighboring peers between the subautonomous systems. The
subautonomous systems use eBGP to exchange route information.
• Each CEBGP border edge router (CEBGP-1 and CEBGP-2) assigns a label for the router before
distributing the route to the next subautonomous system. The CEBGP border edge router distributes the
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