topic Re: Layer 3 between 2 buildings in General Topics

Layer 3 between 2 buildings

tinhnho — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 15:43:41 GMT

Hi everyone,

I have 2 buildings; they are about 40 miles apart. I'd like to set up a layer 3 connection (OSPF) between 2 buildings. The fiber connection is provided by the ISP and is ready. I have a couple of questions:

Is it a good practice to use virtual wire ports between 2 routers A and B for layer 3?

We own all the equipment but not the fiber connection (lease from ISP), what would you suggest in this case?

Thanks.

Re: Layer 3 between 2 buildings

OtakarKlier — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 19:54:45 GMT

Hello,

Why not setup the layer 3 and OSPF on the PAN?

Just a thought.

Re: Layer 3 between 2 buildings

tinhnho — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 20:34:51 GMT

Hi,

I thought about that as well. Our current PAN is handling BGP and other securities. I'd like the routers to deal with the rest of the routings.

Re: Layer 3 between 2 buildings

OtakarKlier — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 21:43:48 GMT

I hear ya, however simple works. No reason it cant also run OSPF.

Just my thoughts,