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Overview 🌐

Public IP addresses are essential for making your services accessible from the internet. The DynamicLink portal provides a streamlined process to request and manage blocks of IPv4 or IPv6 addresses. Once a public IP block is assigned to your account, you can use it to provision powerful services like Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), including advanced connections that use BGP for routing. This guide will walk you through ordering IPs and configuring both standard and BGP-enabled DIA connections.

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How to Order Public IPs

Your existing IP pool, already assigned to your network, is displayed on the Public IPs page. Follow these steps to request a new block.
  1. Navigate to Public IPs: From the main portal menu, go to Build Your Network > Public IPs.
  2. Request IPs: Click the + Request IP button to open the request form.
  3. Configure Your Request:
    • Name: Give your request a descriptive name for easy identification (e.g., WebApp-DIA-IPs-London).
    • Location: Select the metro location where the IP addresses will be used.
    • Pool Size: Choose the size of the IP block you need from the dropdown menu (e.g., /29 for 5 usable IPs, /28 for 13 usable IPs).
  4. Submit Request: Click Request. Your request will be provisioned and the new IP block will be added to your pool.

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How to Create a Standard DIA Connection

A standard DIA connection provides dedicated, reliable internet service with symmetrical (equal upload/download) bandwidth.

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Step 1: Verify Prerequisites

  • Public IP: Ensure you have an available Public IP block in the desired location by checking the Public IPs tab.
  • Port Bandwidth: Go to the Ports tab and confirm the port in that same location has enough available bandwidth for the new connection.

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Step 2: Create the Connection

  1. Start Connection: Navigate to the Ports tab, find the desired port, and click Add a Connection. The A-side (your port) will be auto-populated.
  2. Configure A-Side: Set up the VLAN and select the bandwidth speed for the connection.
  3. Configure Z-Side (Internet):
    • In the Z-side destination search box, select the Internet link.
    • Under DIA Name, a dropdown will appear. Pick the Public IP block you want to use for this connection.
  4. Finalize: Confirm the bandwidth and other details, then click Add to activate the DIA connection.

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How to Create a BGP DIA Connection

A BGP DIA connection offers advanced routing capabilities, allowing you to announce your own IP addresses (BYOIP) or set up multi-homed connections for enhanced resilience.

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Step 1: Set Up Your ASN

  • Navigate to Build Your Network > Public IPs.
  • If you are bringing your own IP space, find the ASN section and click + Set up new.
  • Enter your Autonomous System Number and save it.

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Step 2: Create the BGP Connection

  1. Request IP (If Needed): If you are not using your own IPs, request a new block by following the steps in the first section.
  2. Create the Connection: Follow the same initial steps as a standard DIA connection (select port, configure A-side).
  3. Configure BGP: In the Z-side (Internet) configuration, you will see a toggle or checkbox to Use BGP.
    • Enable this option.
    • Choose the ASN you configured in the previous step.
  4. Finalize: Complete the connection setup. After activation, you will need to configure your BGP peering details on your edge device.

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How to Modify DIA Connection Speed

You can easily adjust the bandwidth of an existing DIA connection.
  1. Access Connection Settings: Locate your DIA connection in your connection list and click the Edit icon (pencil).
  2. Verify Port Bandwidth: Before increasing speed, ensure the underlying physical port has enough available capacity to support the change.
  3. Edit Bandwidth: In the connection settings, change the bandwidth to your desired new speed (e.g., from 50 Mbps to 100 Mbps).
  4. Save Changes: Click Edit to apply the new speed. The change is typically provisioned within minutes.