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Create an Untagged BYOC Connection with an Existing Port

If you already have an existing port, you can create a single untagged connection over a Dot1q port. There is no requirement to order a new port.

To create the BYOC connection to your existing port:

  1. Sign in to the Equinix Customer Portal and navigate to Network Edge.

  2. Click Create Connection.

  3. In the My Own Assets card, click Connect to My Own Assets.

  4. In the Connect My Assets as E-Line card, click Create Connection.

  5. In the Origin section, click Virtual Device.

  6. Select a location.

  7. Click Virtual Devices.

  8. Select a device in the location you selected.

  9. In the Destination section, select a location.

  10. Select an existing port and Click Next.

  11. In the Virtual Connection Name field, enter a name for your connection.

  12. In the Connection Type section, click Untagged.

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    Because only one untagged connection is allowed, a warning will display informing you that attempting to add more than one will cause an error.

  13. Select a Connection Speed.

  14. Click Next.

  15. In the Notifications section, enter the email address(es) of anyone who should receive notification regarding this connection.

  16. Click Submit Order.