ELAN Service

Boost connectivity with an ELAN service

For businesses that require multipoint-to-multipoint connectivity, an Ethernet Private LAN (ELAN service) may be the most effective and cost-efficient solution.

With an ELAN service, multiple locations in a business are connected to other locations through copper or fiber optic Ethernet cables. ELAN service enables any-to-any communication among all locations associated with the business’s Ethernet virtual connections. ELAN service is ideal for businesses that want to create transparent wide area network (WAN) extensions of their local area network (LAN) architecture and minimize single points of failure.

When choosing a provider for business Ethernet solutions, many of America’s largest companies turn to Ethernet services from Spectrum Enterprise.
 

The benefits of the ELAN services for WAN

ELAN services offer compelling benefits for organizations building a high-performance WAN.

Increased bandwidth flexibility

ELAN services offer greater flexibility to scale bandwidth capacity with regular granularity then traditional time-division multiplexing (TDM) services. Because Ethernet services support service multiplexing, IT teams can carve out multiple ethernet virtual circuits and run various applications from a single ethernet port.

Predictable performance

ELAN services support traffic prioritization, allowing administrators to achieve optimal end-to-end quality of service (QOS) for different types of traffic. For example, ELAN services enable latency-sensitive video and VoIP traffic to be easily prioritized over web browsing traffic.

Streamlined management

In contrast to other WAN solutions – where service providers manage routing and retain full control over the WAN – ELAN services allow network administrators to retain control over routing. Administrators also enjoy deep visibility into network and application performance, enabling them to monitor and manage the WAN more efficiently.

Secure cloud connectivity

ELAN services improve cloud connectivity by offering private network services that make transport to the cloud center more secure and reliable than public Internet connections.
 

ELAN service options from Spectrum Enterprise

Spectrum Enterprise provides scalable, fiber technology and a wholly owned fiber network that enable enterprises to drive innovation and gain a competitive edge. Our high-capacity Ethernet solutions deliver secure, predictable WAN connectivity, with flexible solutions that can expand easily to new locations and scale bandwidth up to 100 Gbps.

Our ELAN service enables any-to-any connectivity for enterprises that need to connect all locations on a single network in a broadly customizable Ethernet solution that combines speed, simplicity, flexibility and cost-effectiveness.

ELAN service from Spectrum Enterprise delivers multipoint-to-multipoint connectivity that extends the LAN to a metro or wide area network, enabling business-critical applications and data to travel seamlessly throughout the enterprise. With Spectrum Enterprise ELAN service, you can quickly and securely move large amounts of information among multiple sites.

Spectrum Enterprise ELAN service provides:

• Standards-based service with MEF 2.0 certifications.
• A single interconnection, with a hub aggregating all data traffic on a single network that links all business locations.
• Data privacy, with all information traveling within a secure domain of a Layer 2 dedicated, high-capacity point-to-point connection at native Ethernet speeds.
• Traffic separation, with the ability to maintain discrete pathways after consolidating domains that were previously separate.
• Reduced costs, thanks to a single handoff that minimizes network equipment and management expenses.
   

Additional Ethernet and Internet offerings

In addition to ELAN service, Spectrum Enterprise provides a wide range of Ethernet and Internet services, including:

• Ethernet Private Line (EPL). This solution provides point-to-point Ethernet connectivity for organizations with two locations. With MEF Carrier Ethernet 2.0 certification, EPL is ideal for data center connectivity, critical connectivity and deployments wherever high-speed and low-latency circuits are needed.
• Ethernet Virtual Private Line (EVPL). This solution is an MEF CE 2.0-certified configuration that offers a point-to-multipoint solution for companies with a central office and multiple satellite locations.
• Cloud Connect. This Spectrum Enterprise solution enables seamless sharing of data between your WAN and the cloud by connecting your Ethernet network to major public cloud providers.
• Dedicated Fiber Internet. This dedicated high-performance connection supports changing business requirements with a fast symmetrical Internet service with speeds up to 100 Gbps delivered over a private fiber network.
• Managed WiFi services. This fully managed solution delivers consistent WiFi Internet connections to provide employees and clients with the fast, dependable connectivity they need.
• Managed SD-WAN. This fully managed solution streamlines SD-WAN implementation – including network design, connectivity options, installation, portal-based management and ongoing support.
• Wavelengths Services. Spectrum Enterprise Wavelength Services support data-intensive applications with high-bandwidth connectivity that provides speeds of up to 100 Gbps and very low latency.
   

Why choose Spectrum Enterprise?

Spectrum Enterprise is a national provider of scalable, fiber technology solutions for the nation’s largest businesses and communications service providers. Our portfolio offers comprehensive services and solutions for enterprise networking and communications, including fiber-based Internet services, WAN networking, managed networking, HDTV services and voice and unified communications.

With Spectrum Enterprise, customers can count on:

• Dependability and reliability. Our wholly owned fiber network spans over 245,000 route-miles nationwide and offers one of the best service-level agreements (SLAs) in the industry, with a 100% uptime guarantee¹
• A trusted partner. Our dedicated teams bring a tireless work ethic, unmatched commitment and hands-on local support to every customer engagement.
• Flexibility and scalability. Our solutions adapt easily to meet new opportunities and quickly changing business requirements.
   

FAQs

What is ELAN service?

Ethernet Private LAN, or ELAN, uses Ethernet cable to provide connectivity and data communication among multiple endpoints, servers, printers and other devices within a limited geographic area. An ELAN service can also help to create a transparent WAN extension of LAN architecture while minimizing single points of failure.

How fast is ELAN service?

An ELAN service can reach speeds of 100 Gbps.

What is a fiber optic ELAN service?

An ELAN may be built with copper cable, twisted pairs or fiber optic cable. Fiber optic cable offers faster speeds and greater reliability, as fiber cable is less susceptible to environmental hazards and electromagnetic interference. Fiber cable is also more secure, since intercepting light signals is far more challenging than intercepting electrical signals on copper cable.

Learn more about ELAN service from Spectrum Enterprise, and about the benefits of Ethernet vs. Internet connectivity.

¹100% uptime SLA guarantee applies only to Dedicated Fiber Internet, Secure Dedicated Fiber Internet, Ethernet Services, Cloud Connect and Enterprise Trunking.