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diff --git a/docs/configuration/interfaces/virtual-ethernet.md b/docs/configuration/interfaces/virtual-ethernet.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..dee1b332 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/configuration/interfaces/virtual-ethernet.md @@ -0,0 +1,119 @@ +--- +lastproofread: '2026-01-26' +--- + +(virtual-ethernet)= + +# Virtual Ethernet + +Virtual Ethernet (veth) interfaces are software-based interfaces that operate +in pairs, creating a tunnel between each other. Traffic transmitted into one +interface of the pair (e.g., `veth0`) is delivered directly to its peer +interface (e.g., `veth1`). + +Veth interfaces are commonly used to connect network namespaces or VRFs, but +they can also function as standalone virtual network interfaces. + +:::{note} +Veth interfaces must be created in pairs, where each interface acts +as the peer of the other. +::: + +## Configuration + +### Common interface configuration + +```{cmdincludemd} /_include/interface-address-with-dhcp.txt +:var0: virtual-ethernet +:var1: veth0 +``` + +```{cmdincludemd} /_include/interface-description.txt +:var0: virtual-ethernet +:var1: veth0 +``` + + +### VLAN + +#### Regular VLANs (802.1q) + +```{cmdincludemd} /_include/interface-vlan-8021q.txt +:var0: virtual-ethernet +:var1: veth0 +``` + + +#### 802.1ad (QinQ) + +```{cmdincludemd} /_include/interface-vlan-8021ad.txt +:var0: virtual-ethernet +:var1: veth0 +``` + +```{cmdincludemd} /_include/interface-disable.txt +:var0: virtual-ethernet +:var1: veth0 +``` + +```{cmdincludemd} /_include/interface-vrf.txt +:var0: virtual-ethernet +:var1: veth0 +``` + + +## Operation + +```{opcmd} show interfaces virtual-ethernet + +Show brief interface information. + +:::{code-block} none +vyos@vyos:~$ show interfaces virtual-ethernet +Codes: S - State, L - Link, u - Up, D - Down, A - Admin Down +Interface IP Address S/L Description +--------- ---------- --- ----------- +veth10 100.64.0.0/31 u/u +veth11 100.64.0.1/31 u/u +::: +``` + +```{opcmd} show interfaces virtual-ethernet \<interface\> + +Show detailed interface information. + +:::{code-block} none +vyos@vyos:~$ show interfaces virtual-ethernet veth11 +10: veth11@veth10: <BROADCAST,MULTICAST,UP,LOWER_UP> mtu 1500 qdisc noqueue master red state UP group default qlen 1000 +link/ether b2:7b:df:47:e9:11 brd ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff +inet 100.64.0.1/31 scope global veth11 +valid_lft forever preferred_lft forever +inet6 fe80::b07b:dfff:fe47:e911/64 scope link +valid_lft forever preferred_lft forever + +RX: bytes packets errors dropped overrun mcast +0 0 0 0 0 0 +TX: bytes packets errors dropped carrier collisions +1369707 4267 0 0 0 0 +::: +``` + + +## Example + +The following example shows how to connect the global VRF to VRF ‘red ‘ using +the `veth10` and `veth11` veth pair. + +```none +set interfaces virtual-ethernet veth10 address '100.64.0.0/31' +set interfaces virtual-ethernet veth10 peer-name 'veth11' +set interfaces virtual-ethernet veth11 address '100.64.0.1/31' +set interfaces virtual-ethernet veth11 peer-name 'veth10' +set interfaces virtual-ethernet veth11 vrf 'red' +set vrf name red table '1000' + +vyos@vyos:~$ ping 100.64.0.1 +PING 100.64.0.1 (100.64.0.1) 56(84) bytes of data. +64 bytes from 100.64.0.1: icmp_seq=1 ttl=64 time=0.080 ms +64 bytes from 100.64.0.1: icmp_seq=2 ttl=64 time=0.119 ms +``` |
