OSPF over MPLS Layer 2

[Cisco Shark]

Hi All

we are the process of changing the service provider for our WAN (5 sites + HQ). Currently its point to point with HQ and we are using static routes ( as we know not very scalable)...

The new WAN will be mesh ( MPLS Layer 2)  so all the routers will.be in the same subnet... I am planning to run OSPF....I assume the OSPF network type will be broadcast ,,,my question is  Will MPLS Layer 2 will allow the OSPF multicast? Or should I change the OSPF network type to something else.?

Thank you for your help in advance 

[Joseph W. Doherty]

"Will MPLS Layer 2 will allow the OSPF multicast?"

Depends on how L2 "like" the MPLS WAN is. Have you discussed this with your MPLS provider?

[Cisco Shark]

Thanks Joseph.. I’ll check with the provider and update the thread when I receive an answer

[Cisco Shark]

Just updating this thread,,,

I didn't receive any answers from the provider which is a pain....

I ended up changing the OSFP network type to point-multipoint and specify the neighbors with neighbor statement (Only five site so not painful).

I increased the hello to 20 secs among those router.

Cheers