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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.

Connecting to another company's port?

This guide covers connecting a Cloud ROUTER to your own DE-CIX Access. If you want to connect your Cloud ROUTER to a port owned by another company (a partner, customer, or supplier), see Order and configure your VirtualPNI to a third-party provider — the Cloud ROUTER (Layer 3) configuration works the same way, but the B-Side is configured by the partner.

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-premises network and interconnects it 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.

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