Adding a connection from a Multi-Cloud Gateway to Google

You can add a hosted cloud Lumen® Fabric Connection from a Lumen® Multi-Cloud Gateway (from your list of available gateways) to Google using Lumen Connect℠. To add the connection, you'll need a pairing key from Google (which you receive when you create a Partner Interconnect connection). 

 

There are three steps to successfully add and use a hosted cloud connection from a Multi-Cloud Gateway to Google: 

Note: You must add an interface to your Multi-Cloud Gateway before adding a Fabric Connection to it.

There are three steps to successfully add and use a hosted cloud connection from a Multi-Cloud Gateway to Google: 

1. Create the Google pairing key
2. Add the connection in Lumen Connect
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:

  1. Go to the Google Cloud Platform page and sign in. 
  1. Create a VLAN attachment.
  1. Copy the Pairing key.

Step 2: Add the connection in Lumen Connect

To add the Fabric Connection: 

  1. Using the left menu, click Services, then click Add Services.

    Lumen Connect shows services you can add with the Lumen digital experience.
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  1. Click + Add for Fabric Connections.  
  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.

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

  1. In the Service Nickname field, type a name for the connection you're creating. (Be sure to use something memorable. This name will appear on your invoice and in your list of services.) 
  1. Use the Service Description field to record additional information about the connection. 
  1. In the Fabric Connection Type field, select Hosted Cloud Connection. 
  1. In the End Points field, select Port to Cloud. 
  1. Select the Source Port from the list.

    Not sure which port to select? Consult your Port Ready notification and refer to the service ID.

  2. Enter a Source VLAN. 
  1. In the Class of Service field, select whether you want Basic or Dedicated. (Dedicated offers higher availability SLAs and allows you to increase traffic prioritization for your EVC.) 

    • Basic (best effort): The service may be oversubscribed on the Lumen network. 

    • Dedicated (real-time): The quality of service offering with the highest priority on the Lumen network. In addition, Lumen reserves bandwidth for this EVC across the network on each ring it touches. Once it is dedicated to you, that bandwidth (and the corresponding CE-VLANs) sits in reserve regardless of how much bandwidth you use.
  1. Use the Billing Method buttons to select whether you want monthly or hourly billing for the connection.
  1. In the Select Bandwidth field, select the bandwidth for the connection. Bandwidth options vary based on selected locations and cloud service providers. The maximum bandwidth available is the highest matching bandwidth at both locations. 
  1. Click Continue.
  1. Review your connection information, then click Submit. 

    Lumen Connect creates the connection request and places it in the Pending Activation status. From here, you can view the connection status. 

Step 3: Confirm the Google connection

To confirm the connection in Google:

  1. Go to the Google Cloud Platform page and sign in. 
  1. Use the VLAN you copied from Lumen to locate and activate your connection.