Configurations

Equinix Internet Access offers various bandwidth and access configuration options, and supports static and dynamic protocols for its IBX port connections. Specifically, Equinix Internet Access provides internet access using 1G and 10G ports (or 100G, which is available in select locations) with support for single or dual port connections. Multiple internet service providers are used at every location to ensure redundancy. Various protocols are supported, including Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) with static and direct routing options.

The configuration options offer these advantages:

  • High availability due to multiple upstream providers in each metro
  • Good performance, because Equinix Internet Access routers integrate with the local Equinix peering exchange for potentially shorter routes
  • Convenient one-stop shopping for support and billing

Here are some guidelines to help you choose an Equinix Internet Access configuration:

Use Case Description of Services Configuration Details
Main internet access Equinix Internet Access provides the main source of internet access for IP transport. These default selections can be modified to suit your precise needs.

  • Dual-port

  • 1G port

  • IPv4 and IPv6

  • VRRP Static, PA (or PI)

  • 500 Mbps commitment

  • Fixed billing

Backup/alternate internet access Equinix Internet Access provides backup internet access to carrier-direct services. These default selections can be modified to suit your precise needs.

  • Single-port

  • 1G port

  • IPv4 and IPv6

  • Usage billing

  • BGP, PA (or PI)
Management Access channel Equinix Internet Access provides independent, diverse back-door support for managing servers and network devices. No additional IP addresses are required, and no modifications to the configuration are permitted.

  • Single-port

  • 1G port

  • IPv4 and IPv6

  • Direct, PA

  • Bandwidth commitment – 15 Mbps

Single-Port Architectures

This configuration uses a flat network, meaning there is no routed network. The default IP addresses assigned by Equinix are /30 (for IPv4) and /64 (for IPv6).

Note: You can purchase more IP addresses from Equinix if you require more than /30 for your LAN.

  • The IPv4 choices are: /29, /28, /27, /26, /25, /24
  • The IPv6 choice is: /48

To run Network Address Translation (NAT) or Port Address Translation (PAT), you must provide your own router or firewall as shown:

This configuration allows you to use your own public IP addresses for the LAN. Equinix must originate the public IP addresses, which must be a minimum of IPv4 /24 or IPv6 /48.

This example uses the /24 IP address:

This configuration requires a routed network set up. The default WAN IP addresses assigned are /30 (for IPv4) and /64 (for IPv6). You are required to provide a Layer 3 device.

Note: You must purchase additional LAN IP subnets for this option from Equinix.

  • The IPv4 choices are: /30, /29, /28, /27, /26, /25, /24
  • The IPv6 choices are: /64, /48

This configuration allows you to use your own public IP addresses for the LAN. Equinix must originate the public IP addresses, which must be a minimum of IPv4 /24 or IPv6 /48.

The default WAN IP addresses assigned are /30 (for IPv4) and /64 (for IPv6).

For this configuration, Equinix assigns Private Autonomous System Number (ASN) for your LAN, and a default WAN IP subnet /30 (for IPv4) and /64 (for IPv6). You must provide a BGP-capable Layer 3 device.

Note: You must purchase additional LAN IP subnets from Equinix.

  • The IPv4 choices are: /30, /29, /28, /27, /26, /25, /24
  • The IPv6 choices are: /64, /48

BGP policy is used to select:

  • Default Routes
  • Full Routes
  • Default + Full Routes

You can use either your own Public ASN or a Private ASN assigned by Equinix. Your IP addresses must be a minimum of IPv4 /24 or IPv6 /48. Equinix assigns a default /30 (IPv4) and /64 (IPv6) for your WAN IP subnet. You must provide a BGP-capable Layer 3 device for this configuration. If you use Equinix assigned Private ASN, they are replaced by Equinix Public ASN when announced to the Internet.

BGP policy is used to select:

  • Default Routes
  • Full Routes
  • Default + Full Routes

Dual-Port Architectures

For this configuration, Equinix assigns a default /29 (IPv4) and /64 (IPv6) for your LAN subnet. The first three octets are reserved for Equinix, in this order: Equinix VIP, Equinix PRI, and Equinix SEC. The customer gateway points to the Equinix VIP.

Example:

Network 149.97.230.128/29
Equinix VIP 149.97.230.129
Equinix PRI 149.97.230.130
Equinix SEC 149.97.230.131

Protection switching is where your equipment switches based on monitoring hello messages. You must provide the multiaccess network (Layer 2 switching) required for VRRP advertisements between the primary router and the client.

Note: You must provide the switching network between your Layer 2 switches.

Additional IP address options are:

  • The IPv4 choices are: /28, /27, /26, /25, /24
  • The IPv6 choice is: /48

To run NAT or PAT, you must provide your own router or firewall behind your Layer 2 switches as shown:

This configuration allows you to use your own Public IP addresses for the LAN. Equinix must originate the public IP addresses, which must be a minimum of IPv4 /24 or IPv6 /48.

Note: You must provide the switching network between your Layer 2 switches.

Protection switching is where your equipment switches based on monitoring hello messages. You must provide the multiaccess network (Layer 2 switching) required for VRRP advertisements between the primary router and the client.

This configuration requires a routed network setup. The default WAN IP addresses assigned are /29 (for IPv4) and /64 (for IPv6). You are required to provide a Layer 3 device.

  1. The first three octets are reserved for Equinix, in this order: Equinix VIP (customer gateway), Equinix PRI, Equinix SEC.

  2. The next three usable IPs are designated for the customer.

  3. The customers’ static routes are sent to the Customer VIP as the next hop.

Example:

Network 149.97.230.128/29
Equinix VIP 149.97.230.129
Equinix PRI 149.97.230.130
Equinix SEC 149.97.230.131
Customer PRI 149.97.230.132
Customer SEC 149.97.230.133
Customer VIP 149.97.230.134

Note: You must purchase additional LAN IP subnets for this option from Equinix.

The additional IP address options are:

  • The IPv4 choices are: /30, /29, /28, /27, /26, /25, /24
  • The IPv6 choices are: /64, /48

Protection switching is where your equipment switches based on monitoring hello messages. You provide the multi-access network (Layer 2 switching) required for VRRP advertisements between the primary router and the client.

This configuration requires a routed network set up, and allows you to use your own Public IP addresses for the LAN. Equinix needs to originate the Public IP addresses, which must be a minimum of IPv4 /24 or IPv6 /48. The default WAN IP addresses assigned are /29 (for IPv4) and /64 (for IPv6).

Protection switching is where your equipment switches based on monitoring hello messages. You provide the multi-access network (Layer 2 switching) required for VRRP advertisements between the primary router and the client.

By default, Equinix assigns two /30 (IPv4) and two /64 (IPv6) for the WAN IP subnet. You must provide a pair of Layer 3 devices for the dual-homed setup.

BGP Policy is used to select:

  • Default routes
  • Full routes
  • Default + full routes

Note: You must purchase additional LAN IP addresses for this configuration.

  • The IPv4 choices are: /30, /29, /28, /27, /26, /25, /24
  • The IPv6 choices are: /64, /48

For this configuration, you can either use your own Public ASN, or use a Private ASN assigned by Equinix. Your IP addresses must be a minimum of IPv4 /24 or IPv6 /48. By default, Equinix assigns two /30 (IPv4) and two /64 (IPv6) for your WAN IP subnet. If you use Equinix-assigned Private ASN, it is replaced by Equinix Public ASN when advertised to the internet. You are required to provide a pair of Layer 3 devices for the dual-port setup.

BGP Policy is used to select:

  • Default routes
  • Full routes
  • Default + full routes