Simulation and Performance Analysis of MPLS Networks

Min Song, Mansoor Alam, Mohammad Azam Khan

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Abstract

Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) plays a key role in IP networks by delivering quality of service (QoS) and traffic engineering features. The greatest strength of MPLS is its seamless coexistence with IP traffic and its reuse of proven IP routing protocols. In this paper we first discuss the basic features of MPLS and how it can provide QoS and traffic engineering capabilities in the Internet We use an MPLS simulator and carry out several simulations to show how network performance can be improved by setting up explicit routes for traffic with different QoS requirements. Specifically, we use the interaction between TCP and UDP traffic in the network and show how we can improve network's performance if we separate these traffics on separate paths using explicit routing of MPLS.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication15th International Conference on Computer Applications in Industry and Engineering 2002, CAINE 2002
EditorsS.R. Subramanya
Pages229-234
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781618395351
StatePublished - 2002
Event15th International Conference on Computer Applications in Industry and Engineering, CAINE 2002 - San Diego, United States
Duration: 7 Nov 20029 Nov 2002

Publication series

Name15th International Conference on Computer Applications in Industry and Engineering 2002, CAINE 2002

Conference

Conference15th International Conference on Computer Applications in Industry and Engineering, CAINE 2002
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period7/11/029/11/02

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