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Add a VirtualPNI configuration

Joseph Thorwest Updated by Joseph Thorwest

This article provides a step-by-step guide to order and set up a Virtual Private Network Interconnection (VirtualPNI or VPNI) service and connect it to a Cloud ROUTER service.

This article does not provide guidance on how to create a Cloud ROUTER service itself. For this purpose, see Create a Cloud ROUTER.

Prerequisites

You need to have an already existing Cloud ROUTER service, if you want to configure a VirtualPNI service.

Guide

The VirtualPNI service creates a Layer 2 connection that extends your on-premise and interconnects you with your Cloud ROUTER. Follow these steps to enable it:

  1. Visit our portal and click on Services.
  2. Click on Add Service.
  3. Select Add VirtualPNI Service.
  4. Select Cloud ROUTER to Access.
  5. Details:
    1. Specify the following details:
      • The metro area of your Access Port (from where you want to extend your on-premises)
      • The metro area of the Cloud ROUTER you want to connect to
      • Bandwidth
      • Your desired Contract duration
    2. Click on Next.
  6. Double check your information. Then click on Order.
    The following page appears. Your service is created now.
  7. Click on Next.
  8. Configure the VirtualPNI connection
    You can choose to complete this step later if needed. For this purpose, click here.
    1. Specify the following information:
      • Your DE-CIX Access
      • The VLAN type and the VLAN ID you want to use for connecting to the Cloud ROUTER
      • Choose your Cloud Router.
      • External Reference: The name for your configuration
      • The BGP IP of the Cloud Router with the subnet mask (we recommend using a /30)
      • The BGP IP of your on-premises.
      • BGP Password (Optional)
      • Your BGP AS Number
    2. Click on Submit.
      The default setting for BFD (Bidirectional forwarding detection) is "yes". We recommend not changing it, as it improves the stability of your connection.

You successfully attached your connection to the Cloud ROUTER.

 

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