Specifications

forward permit l2protocol
MP-81
Cisco IOS Multiprotocol Label Switching Command Reference
January 2010
forward permit l2protocol
To define the VPLS pseudowire that is used to transport bridge protocol data unit (BPDU) information
between two network provider edge (N-PE) routers, use the forward permit l2protocol command in
Layer 2 VFI configuration mode. To remove the pseudowire, use the no form of this command.
forward permit l2protocol all
no forward permit l2protocol all
Syntax Description
Command Default The VPLS pseudowire between the two N-PE routers is not created.
Command Modes Layer 2 VFI configuration (config-vfi)#
Command History
Usage Guidelines Only one pseudowire between the two N-PE routers is allowed.
Examples The following example creates a VPLS pseudowire between the two N-PE routers:
l2 vfi lab2 manual
vpn id 20
forward permit l2protocol all
neigbor 10.10.10.10 encapsulation mpls
Related Commands
all Enables the transport of BPDU information between the two N-PE routers.
Release Modification
12.2(33)SRC This command was introduced as part of the H-VPLS N-PE Redundancy for
Qi
nQ and MPLS Access feature.
Command Description
show vfi Displays information related to the VFI.