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Subject: Re: scalable FreeBSD based LNS (with L2TPv2)
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Rogelio wrote:
> Has anyone created/used/found/seen a FreeBSD based LNS that supports
> thousands L2TPv2 tunnels?  Right now, the only solution I see that scales to
> this level is Redback, and if not a Redback box, then lots of Cisco 7200
> boxes.
>
>   
I understand MPD (ports/net/mpd5) is used in large scale deployments.
I've only ever used it as a proof of concept though, (for which it
worked great, sadly they went for a pair of 7200s instead.)

Vince