Abstract: A method for creating a logical network topology in a communication network having a plurality of network nodes. Within the communication network, one or more logical network paths are identified between nodes of the communication network. Each logical path is assigned one or more identification tags. A network device at each network node receives primary layer network information from at least one neighboring network node. The primary layer network information can include at least one identification tag, identifying a logical path within the communications network, and a destination address. Each network node can determine a logical network topology using the received primary layer network information.