How MPBGP Carries Multiple Network Protocols Over One Session

Episode 43 of Networking Tech with Fexingo explores Multiprotocol BGP (MPBGP), the extension that enables a single BGP session to carry IPv4, IPv6, VPN labels, and even MAC addresses. Lucas and Luna break down how MPBGP works under the hood, why it's essential for modern data center fabrics like EVPN-VXLAN, and a real-world example from the 2024 Lumen network outage where MPBGP misconfiguration caused widespread reachability issues. They also discuss the role of BGP ADD-PATH in improving load balancing and fault tolerance. No prior BGP deep dive required — just a curious mind. Listeners will come away understanding why MPBGP is the Swiss Army knife of Internet routing. #MPBGP #BGP #MultiprotocolBGP #EVPN #VXLAN #Routing #NetworkEngineering #InternetInfrastructure #BGPADD-PATH #LumenOutage #IPv6 #NetworkProtocols #DataCenter #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Technology #Networking #Podcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo