Point to point Ethernet
What is a point to point Ethernet?
A point to point Ethernet circuit has a few other names such as PPPoE or P2P. It simply allows you to connect two sites together over a secure, dedicated line. This allows you to extend your business network (WAN) across two locations with a secure, fast and reliable data transfer.
One of the decisions you will make about your Point to Point Ethernet solution is the amount of bandwidth you want, this can range from 10Mpbs to 1Gbps, depending on what you need.
Because you are not sharing your line with other users (it has a 1:1 contention ratio) you get guaranteed speed both up and down stream, reduced buffering and lag in video conferencing and VoIP technologies.
What are the key features?
Security
A single dedicated circuit is accessible only to the end users and is not accessible by other parties.
Constant connection
There is no need to establish a connection between the end users every time data is transferred between sites.
Bandwidth speeds
Users can choose which bandwidth and speed would be most suitable for their purposes.
Service Level Agreement
Levels of service are tailored to the specific needs of the business.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of Point to Point Ethernet?
Cost
Businesses pay a fixed monthly fee based on an agreed level of capacity.
Control
Businesses can plan and control communication budgets with accessible usage and cost statistics.
Secure
Secured transmissions particularly for critical company information. A leased line cannot be accessed by other parties not specified by the secured networks.
Reliable
Fast and reliable transmission for voice, data and video applications.
Cost
Point-to-point leased lines can be an expensive interconnection between two sites dependent on distance.
Internet
There is no internet breakout with a point to point leased line. It is simply a connection between two sites.
Management
Unlike a leased line, this service does not come as a fully managed service. This is a “layer 2” wires only presentation.
Speeds
There are not as many speed options as what there is with a standard leased line so may be restrictive to some.
What are the Point to Point Ethernet options?
