EVPN in Private Cellular Networks
Nykänen, Antti (2023)
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023122038754
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023122038754
Tiivistelmä
In the rapid evolution of Industry 4.0, the demand for robust and flexible wireless data transmission systems has surged, especially with the growing integration of the Internet of Things (IoT) and other similar initiatives. This thesis addresses the challenge of effectively deploying private 4G and 5G networks in industrial environments, where end-to-end Layer 2 Ethernet connectivity is often desired.
The thesis proposes a solution that leverages the connectivity provided by of private 4G and 5G networks using Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)-based control planes for dynamic configuration of Layer 2 Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). This approach aims to reduce the manual configuration in large-scale deployments of L2 tunnelling.
To begin the study, various networking standards and protocols relevant for problem at hand were examined in detail. A solution was then proposed, and a Proof of Concept (PoC) was developed to validate it. The results demonstrated the feasibility of dynamically configuring Layer 2 tunnels over 4G and 5G networks using BGP EVPN with VXLAN tunnelling, achieving significant reduction in manual configuration and maintaining operational flexibility.
In summary, the results show that the VXLAN EVPN with BGP-based control plane in private 4G and 5G networks is a viable solution for wireless data transmission in industry.
The thesis proposes a solution that leverages the connectivity provided by of private 4G and 5G networks using Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)-based control planes for dynamic configuration of Layer 2 Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). This approach aims to reduce the manual configuration in large-scale deployments of L2 tunnelling.
To begin the study, various networking standards and protocols relevant for problem at hand were examined in detail. A solution was then proposed, and a Proof of Concept (PoC) was developed to validate it. The results demonstrated the feasibility of dynamically configuring Layer 2 tunnels over 4G and 5G networks using BGP EVPN with VXLAN tunnelling, achieving significant reduction in manual configuration and maintaining operational flexibility.
In summary, the results show that the VXLAN EVPN with BGP-based control plane in private 4G and 5G networks is a viable solution for wireless data transmission in industry.