MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) - Definition or Meaning

MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching)

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Definition of “MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching)” :

MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) is a protocol for speeding up and shaping network traffic flows. It directs data from one network node to the next based on short path labels rather than long network addresses, thus making data transfer more efficient.

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