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Adding an IP VPN On‑Demand connection to Google

With Lumen® IP VPN On‑Demand, you can use NaaS Manager to create a connection from a Lumen VRF to Google. To create the connection you'll need a pairing key from Google (which you receive when you create a Partner Interconnect connection). Be sure to have that information handy to type in (or copy/paste).

To create an IP VPN connection to Google:

1. Create the Google pairing key

2. Create the connection in NaaS Manager

3. Confirm the Google connection

Note: You can only use a pairing key that hasn't been used before. Once you use a pairing key, you'll have to request a new one from Google.

Step 1: Create the Google pairing key

To create the Google pairing key:

Go to the Google Cloud Platform page and sign in.

Create a VLAN attachment.

Copy the Pairing key.

Step 2: Create the connection in NaaS Manager

To create the IP VPN connection:

Click Services.

Control Center shows the Services console. Use the console to access an inventory of your services, check the status of orders, and manage your services.

In the Service Managers box, click Network-as-a-Service (NaaS).

The NaaS Manager Overview lists connection options.

Click Add Connection for IP VPN On-Demand.

From the Customer ID and Billing Account Number lists, select the customer number and billing account number you want to add IP VPN On-Demand to.

NaaS Manager fills in the VRF inventory based on the customer ID and billing account number you selected.

In the Connection Name field, type a name for the connection you're creating. (Be sure to use something memorable. This name will appear on your invoice.)

In the From Location (Select Your VRF) section, select or create a VRF for the other end of your connection.
- Select the VRF to use for the other end of your connection. Click View Details for a VRF to view the VRF's routes.
- Click Create New, then type a description for the new VRF in the New VRF Description field. NaaS Manager will create the VRF and activate your VPN service once you create your connection.

From the Cloud Provider list, select Google.

Fill in the information for the Google connection:
1. In the Google Pairing key field, type your pairing key from Google.
  
  NaaS Manager validates the pairing key.
2. From the Cloud Provider On Ramp list, select an on ramp.

Click CONTINUE.

Use the Billing Method buttons to select whether you want monthly or hourly billing for the connection, then select the bandwidth for the connection. Bandwidth options are determined by the destination (to location). (You can't change the bandwidth once you create the connection. If you need to choose a different bandwidth after creating the connection, disconnect the connection and create a new one.)

Click CONTINUE.

In the Select Additional Settings section, fill in the additional details for the connection:
1. Leave 16550 in the AS Number on Google field.
2. In the Routing Option field, select the radio button for the routing option you want to use for the connection. Learn more about routing options for an IP VPN connection
3. Use the buttons to select whether you want to advertise default routes and whether this is a primary or backup connection.

Click CONTINUE.

Review the order information and correct any missing or invalid selections, then click SUBMIT ORDER.

NaaS Manager creates the request for connection, places it in Pending Activation status, and routes you to the Services tab so you can monitor the status of the connection. To see status updates, click . Once Lumen assigns the permanent VRF (within five minutes), the connection changes to Active status.