QuestionQ534

Layer 3 Technologies

At which OSI model layer is an MPLS label applied?

  • A Layer 2
  • B Layer 3
  • C Between layers 2 and 3
  • D Between layers 3 and 4
Explanation

An MPLS label stack is inserted after the Layer 2 header and before the Layer 3 header. MPLS is therefore commonly described as operating between Layers 2 and 3 ("Layer 2.5").

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