MPLS L3VPN Basic Lab – MP-BGP vpnv4 + OSPF PE-CE (GNS3)

Build a complete Service Provider MPLS L3VPN network from scratch.

This lab is designed for engineers preparing for CCNP SPCOR or working in Service Provider environments.

What You Will Build

• MPLS Core (OSPF + LDP)
• MP-BGP vpnv4 with Route Reflectors
• Multi-VRF design with RD and Route Targets
• OSPF PE-CE routing
• Bidirectional route redistribution
• End-to-end customer connectivity
• VRF isolation validation

What Is Included

✔ Student Guide (step-by-step tasks)

✔ Full Solution Guide

✔ Pre-built GNS3 base project (core preconfigured)

✔ Addressing tables and topology diagram

✔ Connectivity validation matrix

What You Must Configure

• VRF creation
• RD and RT configuration
• MP-BGP vpnv4 sessions
• OSPF PE-CE
• Route redistributionx
• Connectivity validation

Platform Requirements

• GNS3 2.x or later
• Cisco IOS XRv (6.x or later)
• Cisco IOSv / IOS XE

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Estimated Completion Time

Intermediate: 4–6 hours

Advanced: 2–3 hours

Difficulty Level

Intermediate

(Service Provider Focus)

Designed by a Service Provider engineer for real-world MPLS L3VPN understanding.