Frame-Relay over Ethernet

[gaurav_thapar79]

Dear All,

I am looking for running Frame-Relay encapsulation over 10BaseT or 100BaseT port or Ethernet /Fastethernet port. I understand that the default encapsulation comes as ARPA since it works on CSMA/CD protocol.

Is there any possiblity to use Frame-Relay over Ethernet WAN link.

[frank.murray]

no- they are both layer 2 protocols. Frame Relay only runs on serial interfaces.

[paolo bevilacqua]

You can do FR switching over a GRE tunnel, so yes, you can transport FR on any media.

Remember to set IP MTU correctly when using GRE tunnels!

Hope this helps, please rate post if it does!

[gaurav_thapar79]

Hi,

Thanx for your inputs. Let me simulate this concept and share my observation.

[gaurav_thapar79]

Hi,

Please share the possible config to do the Frame-Relay encapsulation on Ethernet Lastmile with DLCI no. on GRE Tunnel.

[paolo bevilacqua]

frame-relay switching

interface serial x/y

frame-relay route tunnel Z

This requires advanced ip service image, in the past required enterprise image.

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[gaurav_thapar79]

Hi,

Thanx for your inputs and would surely rate your post. My requirement was completely different as the way have you interpreted.

1. I donot have serial connection.

2. I want to use Frame-Relay encapsulation.

3. I have ethernet 10Mbps WAN link.

Now please share your comments incase i can use Frame-Relay over Ethernet.

[mheusing]

Hi,

Why would you want to use Frame-Relay? What is your underlying problem you want to solve using FR over Ethernet?

Seems more information is needed to find some answers useful to you.

Regards, Martin