Routers

A virtual router allows routing traffic between internal networks.

If the router is connected to an external network, it has a 1:1 NAT function that allows access to the Internet from the internal network through the router’s external address or to access a virtual server with an internal subnet from the Internet using a floating IP address.

Creation

To create a router:

  1. In the Control panel go to the Cloud → Routers section.

  2. Click the Create button.

  3. Specify the name of the future router. It is allowed to use Latin letters, numbers, and symbols.

  4. Choose a region. The router will be available in all availability zones of the selected region. The following regions are available for selection:

  • Warsaw, Poland

  • Miami, USA

  • Dallas, USA

  • San Francisco, USA

  • Manila, Philippines

  • Almaty, Kazakhstan

  1. To route traffic to an external network, select the required network. By default, you are prompted to choose either an existing Internet network within the region or to create a new one. Public IPv4 and IPv6 addresses will be allocated in the network.

  2. Select router parameters:

  • Turn on router - after creation, the router will be immediately enabled. You can change the state at any time.

  • Turn on SNAT - еhe NAT function will be enabled. It enables virtual servers with internal networks to connect to external networks.

  1. Click Create Router.

Setup

To set up your router:

  1. The existing routers appear in the Control panel in the Cloud → Routers section.

  2. To configure the router, click More.

  3. Information about the router will open, where you can:

  • Change the name of the router.

  • Turn the router on or off.

  • Enable or disable SNAT on the router.

  • Change or disable the external network of the router.

  • Add or remove an interface to an internal subnet.

  • Add or remove static routes.

  • Delete the router.