bridge-domain vs bre-connect

[william.caban]

Note: I didn't find an ATM Forum.

- What will be the difference between bridge-domain and bre-connect?

- Which one should be pursued for the migration path of ATM PVCs to VLANs at MetroEthernet?

- Which will be easier for the integration of ATM internetworking over MPLS to ME?

-W

[didyap]

If the design does not necessarily include a Cisco CPE which can support bridge encapsulation over the ATM PVC ("atm route-bridge ip") in that case you can use "bridge-domain" rather than "bre-connect". If the service design includes non-Cisco DSL CPEs which do not support bridge encapsulation in that case you have to use "bre-connect". In any case, Cisco or non-Cisco, the CPE is a ROUTER meaning it has a LAN IP address and a WAN (DSL) IP address. Following links may help you

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/routers/ps368/products_configuration_guide_chapter09186a00801e5c05.html#wp1102246

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/routers/ps368/module_installation_and_configuration_guides_chapter09186a008021ff14.html