Layer Two Forwarding - Webopedia.com

November 23, 2009

Hot topics :

Layer Two Forwarding

Last modified: Wednesday, October 31, 2001

Often abbreviated as L2F, a tunneling protocol developed by Cisco Systems. L2F is similar to the PPTP protocol developed by Microsoft, enabling organizations to set up virtual private networks (VPNs) that use the Internet backbone to move packets.

Recently, Microsoft and Cisco agreed to merge their respective protocols into a single, standard protocol called Layer Two Tunneling Protocol(L2TP).

Related Categories

Internet Protocols

Network Protocols

Related Terms

Cisco Systems

Networking Hubs and Switches
Layer Two Forwarding Products

Shop by Top Models:
Nortel Networks 425-48T 48-Port Ethernet Switch (AL2012A44-E5)
1 store offers from $1330 - $1330

Cisco Catalyst 2924M 24-Port Ethernet Switch (WS-C2924M-XL-EN)
4 store offers from $20 - $250

IBM Nortel LAN Module for BladeCenter 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch (73P9057)
2 store offers from $950 - $957

Netgear ProSafe 24 Port Fast Ethernet (10/100) Layer 3 Managed, Stackable Switches With 4 Gigabit P... (FSM7328SNA)
17 store offers from $310 - $608

NetGear ProSafe™ GS716T 16-Port Ethernet Switch (GS716TNA)
18 store offers from $239 - $391

Cisco's Layer Two Forwarding Page
Includes links to news releases, technical tips, and articles.

Solutions for Virtual Private Dialup Networks
White paper from Cisco Systems that describes the L2F protocol.

Unofficial L2TP Web Page
Contains links to IETF documents and other Web pages related to L2TP.

Partners
Be a Commerce Partner

More IT Management
CIO Update
Datamation
eCRMGuide
DRM Watch
eSecurity Planet
ITSMWatch
Intranet Journal
Inside ID
Grid Computing Planet
bITa Planet
IT Career Planet
Project Manager Planet
Semantic Web
Datamation Definitions

WebMediaBrands Corporate Info

Legal Notices, Licensing, Permissions, Privacy Policy.
Advertise | Newsletters | Shopping | E-mail Offers | Freelance Jobs

Whitepapers and eBooks

Microsoft Articles: Visual Studio 2010
Adobe Article: Adobe Helps PHP Developers Create Rich Internet Applications
Microsoft Whitepaper: How Windows Server 2008 R2 Helps Optimize IT and Save You Money
Adobe Article: Java Developers Finding a Home at Adobe Flex
IBM Articles: A Smarter Business Needs Smarter Technology
Intel Xeon Processor Increases Server Efficiency and Capabilities
Intel Tech Brief: Automated Energy Efficiency for the Intelligent Enterprise
Oracle Whitepapers - Innovation for IT Leaders
Avaya Article: Communication-Enabled Mashups--Empowering Both Business Owners and IT

Internet.com eBook: IT Manager's Guide to Social Networking
Internet.com eBook: Get Ready for Windows 7
Microsoft Article: Expression Web 3--New Features for PHP Developers
Whitepapers: Manage Your Business Infrastracture with IBM
Whitepaper: Maximize Your Storage Investment with HP
Internet.com eBook: Becoming a Better Project Manager
Microsoft Article: Stress Free and Efficient Designer/Developer Collaboration
MORE WHITEPAPERS, EBOOKS, AND ARTICLES

Webcasts

Webcast: Connecting PHP to Microsoft Technologies
Video: Microsoft Partner Program Benefits
Video: Windows Azure Debugging Tips
SAP BusinessObjects Webcast: Unlock the Power of Reporting with Crystal Reports

IBM Webcast: Speed Business Innovation with Reduced Cost and Risk
Video: Deploy Applications on Windows Azure
MORE WEBCASTS, PODCASTS, AND VIDEOS

Downloads and eKits

Download: Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Beta 2
Downloads & Free Trials: Microsoft's New Efficiency Resource Center
Get the Windows 7 SDK

Free Trial: Red Gate SQL Backup Pro 6
Iron Speed Designer Application Generator
MORE DOWNLOADS, EKITS, AND FREE TRIALS

Tutorials and Demos

Internet.com Hot List: Get the Inside Scoop on the Hottest IT and Developer Products
All About Botnets

MORE TUTORIALS, DEMOS AND STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES