Connect to a Network

Connect to a Network to interconnect assets deployed across many locations.

Prerequisites

An Origin asset:
- A Fabric Port - Ports can connect to an untagged EPL port if you want to create an EP-LAN, or a Dot1Q port if you want to create an EVP-LAN and separate the network traffic using VLANs. For information on how to order a Fabric port, see Ordering a Port.
- Network Edge Virtual Device - A Network Edge virtual device can connect to an EVP-LAN but not an EP-LAN. For information on how to order a Network Edge virtual device, see Create Network Edge Virtual Devices.
- Fabric Cloud Router - A Fabric Cloud Router is required if you want to connect to an IP-WAN. For information on how to order a Fabric Cloud Router, see Create a Fabric Cloud Router.
A Network that you can connect to, or a z-side service token that grants you permission to connect to a Network.

Ordering a Connection to a Network

To connect to a network, log in to Equinix Fabric.

From the Connections menu, select Create Connection.

If you are connecting to your own network without a z-side service token, choose the My Own Assets card and click Connect to My Own Assets.

Choose the Connect to a Network card and click Create Connection.
If you are connecting to a network with a z-side service token, choose the Connect using Service Token card and click Enter Service Token.

In the Redeem Service Token prompt, enter the service token provided to you, then click Validate. Check that the network is correct, and click Redeem.

Selecting the Origin

In the Origin section, configure your connection depending on the origin asset type.

Port

In the Connect Using section, select Port.
Select the location, then choose your port.

Virtual Device

In the Connect Using section, select Virtual Device.
Select the location.
Select virtual device type, then choose your virtual device instance.

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For more information about connecting Network Edge devices to your EVP-LAN network, see EVP-LAN Support for Network Edge.

Cloud Router

In the Connect Using section, select Fabric Cloud Router.
Select the location, then choose your Fabric Cloud Router instance.

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For more information on connecting Fabric Cloud Routers to an IP-WAN, see Connect to an IP-WAN.

Selecting the Destination Network

In the Destination section, select your network type, then choose the Network instance.

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The available network type options depend on the origin asset. More information on the network types is on the Multipoint-to-Multipoint Networking page.

Click Next.

Network Details

Enter the Connection Name.
Enter the VLAN ID.

Enter the a Purchase Order Number.
Select the Connection Speed and click Next.

Review and Submit

Review the order and click Submit Order.

Repeat this process for each port/asset you want to connect to your network.

The order confirmation window contains the connection ID, the connection preview, and a link to the Connections Inventory where you can view your connection details and status. Go to the Network Inventory to view your network.