# EVP-LAN Support for Network Edge

Network Edge supports EVP-LAN connections to allow multipoint-to-multipoint networking. EVP-LAN enables you to interconnect your data center assets across many locations through a common network instead of requiring direct connections between individual locations. This topic describes how to create a private multipoint-to-multipoint network and connect to that network from your Network Edge devices.

The primary use case for connecting a Virtual Device into an EVP-LAN network is connecting all customer assets that are part of that network (including Virtual Devices) over a single multipoint-to-multipoint network instead of connecting the assets through individual point-to-point connections.

* Multiple Network Edge virtual devices per a single metro are allowed in a particular EVP-LAN Network.
* All device types are supported.
* All deployment types (Single, Redundant and Cluster) are supported.

Sample scenarios for connecting a Virtual Device into an EVP-LAN network include:

* Connect Network Edge devices to multiple assets in the same or different IBX cages
* Extend NSP connection (BYOC) in a given metro to another Network Edge device in a different metro.

The high-level workflow for integrating an EVP-LAN network with Network Edge is:

1. Create an EVP-LAN network.
2. Connect your device to your EVP-LAN network.
3. Check your Connectivity.

## Creating EVP-LAN Network[​](#creating-evp-lannetwork "Direct link to Creating EVP-LAN Network")

For instructions on creating your EVP-LAN network, see the [Create a Network](https://docs.equinix.com/fabric/multipoint-connections/create-network.md) from the Fabric documentation.

## Connecting Your Device to the EVP-LAN Network[​](#connecting-your-device-to-the-evp-lan-network "Direct link to Connecting Your Device to the EVP-LAN Network")

> **Info**
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> The maximum aggregated bandwidth allowed for each Metro on a network is 25 Gbps, depending on the virtual device's capabilities and licensing.

To connect your device to your EVP-LAN network:

1. Sign in to the [Equinix Customer Portal](https://portal.equinix.com/ne/new-virtual-device) and navigate to *Network Edge*.
2. Click **Create Connection**.
3. On the *My Own Assets* card, click **Connect to My Own Assets**.
4. On the *Connect to a Network* card, click **Create Connection**.
5. In the **Destination** section, click **EVP-LAN**, and select the EVP-LAN network you’re connecting to.
6. In the **Origin** section, click **Virtual Device**.
7. Select a location.
8. Select a Virtual Device type: Virtual Devices, Redundant Devices, or Clusters.
9. Select a connection type.
10. Select one or more devices in the location you selected.
11. Click **Next**.
12. Enter a name for your connection.
13. *(Optional)* Enter the **Purchase Order Number**.
14. Select a **Connection Speed**.
15. Click **Next**.
16. Review your order and click **Submit Order**.

## Check Connectivity[​](#check-connectivity "Direct link to Check Connectivity")

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 check the status. Go to the **Network Inventory** to view your network.