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Adding Internet On‑Demand to a Flexential data center

Using NaaS Manager, you can add a Lumen® Internet On‑Demand connection to your Flexential fabric port. The connection is available within minutes and billed hourly.


Once you add the connection in NaaS Manager, Flexential will set up the virtual cross‑connect (completing your connection). You'll need to configure your equipment using the VLAN and IP addresses provided once Flexential completes the virtual cross‑connect.

Note: You’ll need a data center fabric port attached to your data center equipment before adding a connection.

If you no longer need the connection, you can disconnect it in NaaS Manager.


To add Internet On‑Demand for Flexential: 

  1. 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.
Services console
  1. In the Service Managers box, click Network-as-a-Service (NaaS).
     

The NaaS Manager Overview lists connection options. 

NaaS Manager Overview tab
  1. Click Add Connection for Internet On-Demand.  
     

The NaaS Manager shows location options. 

Note: If you can’t click on anything, you’ll need to contact your Control Center system administrator to get NaaS Manager permissions.

NaaS Internet On-Demand data center select location
  1. Start typing the location in the search field, select it from the list, then click CONTINUE. 
  1. Select the connection bandwidth, then click CONTINUE.

Note: Bandwidth updates are not available for Flexential connections. 

NaaS Internet On-Demand data center select bandwidth
  1. Select a routing option, then click CONTINUE.

    Select Static routing if you have a small and simple network that is unlikely to change.

    BGP routing requires more configuration and an extensive understanding of routing protocols and policies.   
NaaS Internet On-Demand routing option
  1. Select a LAN IP block, then click CONTINUE.

    • /28 has 14 usable IP addresses
    • /29 has 6 usable IP addresses
    • /30 has 2 usable IP addresses
NaaS Internet On-Demand data center service nickname
  1. Select whether to add DDoS Essentials, then click CONTINUE. 
NaaS Internet On-Demand DDoS Essentials
  1. If Lumen Defender℠ powered by Black Lotus Labs® is available at your location, select whether to add it, then click CONTINUE. 
NaaS Internet On-Demand Lumen Defender
  1. Type a service nickname used as a label on the invoice, then click CONTINUE. 
NaaS Internet On-Demand additional settings
  1. Select a customer and billing account, then click CONTINUE.

    Not sure which billing account number to select? Consult your accounting department for help selecting a billing account number.
NaaS Internet On-Demand data center billing account
  1. Review the order information, then click SUBMIT ORDER.
NaaS Internet On-Demand data center review order
  1. Once the order is complete, your order information shows the VLAN and WAN IP addresses. 

    Use the VLAN provided for tagging, which is required for On‑Demand services. Use the On‑Demand service configuration guidelines to ensure your equipment is ready. 

    Use the IP address information to configure your router or equipment:

    • WAN IP Block: X.XX.XXX.152/30
    • Provider Edge (PE) Router Address (Gateway IP): X.XX.XXX.153
    • Customer Edge (CE) WAN Address: X.XX.XXX.154
    • LAN IP Block: X.XX.XXX.160/29
    • Customer Usable LAN IP Addresses: X.XX.XXX.161‑X.XX.XXX.166
    • Broadcast IP Address: X.XX.XXX.167
/29 IP address block diagram