L2VPN/VPLS

The virtual private network (VPN) service provides a secure communication environment for creating a virtual organization on the network.
Users can design L2VPNs according to applications with its flexibility.

L2VPN/VPLS provides a secure closed communication environment at the L2 level.

For applications connecting multiple sites inside a single organization with the use of multiple virtual local area networks (VLANs), SINET offers a virtual university LAN service.

Overview and features

VPN Summary describes what is common between L3VPN and L2VPN.

This service offers L2 communication infrastructure, in which the SINET backbone can be regarded as if it were a huge single switching hub.
It has a high level of freedom, such that it may be designed and used according to applications.
Non-TCP/IP protocols are also supported.
When TCP/IP is used, the IP address design in the VPN can be freely changed after coordination in the group.

Use cases

For use cases regarding the L2VPN service, refer to L2VPN Use Cases.