E-LAN service uses virtual LANs (VLANs) to separate traffic on the shared switch and MPLS backbone. Service providers may categorize subscribers by department, type of user, or application to access only their own data; enhancing the efficiency of the network, application performance, and privacy of data.
E-LAN is an excellent choice for carriers offering business customers any-to-any communication between headquarters and branch offices and between the individual branch offices. E-LAN is a cost-effective option to legacy technologies because managed service providers can reduce capital outlays on routers, switches, and hardware.
