Configuring NQA to Monitor an MPLS Network

NQA can be configured to monitor an MPLS network. Before configuring NQA to monitor an MPLS network, familiarize yourself with the usage scenario of each test instance and complete the pre-configuration tasks.

Usage Scenario

**Table 1** NQA test instances used to monitor an MPLS network
Test Type	Usage Scenario
LSP ping test	A label switched path (LSP) ping test monitors the end-to-end connectivity, packet loss ratio, and delay time on an MPLS network.
LSP trace test	A label switched path (LSP) trace test monitors the connectivity, packet loss ratio, and delay time hop by hop on an MPLS network and the forwarding path for MPLS packets.
LSP jitter test	A label switched path (LSP) jitter test monitors the end-to-end jitter time on an MPLS network.

Pre-configuration Tasks

Before configuring NQA to monitor an MPLS network, configuring basic MPLS functions.

Configuring an LSP Ping Test: A label switched path (LSP) ping test monitors the end-to-end connectivity, packet loss ratio, and delay time on an MPLS network.

Configuring an LSP Trace Test: A label switched path (LSP) trace test monitors the connectivity, packet loss ratio, and delay time hop by hop on an MPLS network and the forwarding path for MPLS packets.

Configuring an LSP Jitter Test: A label switched path (LSP) jitter test monitors the end-to-end jitter time on an MPLS network.

Verifying the NQA Configuration: After the test is complete, use the following commands to verify test results.