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Multiprotocol Label Switching
Network Layer — Routing
Protocol Overview
Full Name
Multiprotocol Label Switching
Abbreviation
MPLS
OSI Layer
Network Layer
Category
Routing
RFC
RFC 3031
About MPLS
Data forwarding technique using short path labels instead of long network addresses. Provides traffic engineering, QoS, and VPN services for ISPs.
Network Layer
Routing
Standards Reference
MPLS is defined in RFC 3031, published by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF). RFCs are the official standards documents for internet protocols and are freely available for public review.