Create an AWS Direct Connect dedicated connection using the Connection wizard - AWS Direct Connect

Create an AWS Direct Connect dedicated connection using the Connection wizard

This section describes creating a connection using the Connection wizard. If you prefer to create a Classic connection, see the steps at Step 2: Request an AWS Direct Connect dedicated connection.

To create a Connection wizard connection

  1. Open the AWS Direct Connect console at https://console.aws.amazon.com/directconnect/v2/home.

  2. In the navigation pane, choose Connections, and then choose Create connection.

  3. On the Create Connection page, under Connection ordering type, choose Connection wizard.

  4. Choose a Resiliency Level for your network connections. A resiliency level can be one of the following:

    • Maximum Resiliency

    • High Resiliency

    • Development and Test

    For descriptions and more detailed information about these resiliency levels, see AWS Direct Connect Resiliency Toolkit.

  5. Choose Next.

  6. On the Configure connections page, provide the following details.

    1. From the Bandwidth drop-down list, choose the bandwidth required for the connection. This can be anywhere from 1Gbps to 400 Gbps.

    2. For Location, choose the appropriate AWS Direct Connect location, and then choose the First location service provider, select the service provider providing connectivity for the connection at this location.

    3. For Second location, choose the appropriate AWS Direct Connect at the second location, and then choose the Second location service provider, select the service provider providing connectivity for the connection at this second location.

    4. (Optional) Configure MAC security (MACsec) for the connection. Under Additional Settings, select Request a MACsec capable port.

      MACsec is only available on dedicated connections.

    5. (Optional) Choose Add tag to add key/value pairs to further help identify this connection.

      • For Key, enter the key name.

      • For Value, enter the key value.

      To remove an existing tag, choose the tag and then choose Remove tag. You can't have empty tags.

  7. Choose Next.

  8. On the Review and create page, verify the connection. This page also displays estimated costs for port usage and additional data transfer charges.

  9. Choose Create.

  10. Download your Letter of Authorization and Connecting Facility Assignment (LOA-CFA), For more information, see Letter of Authorization and Connecting Facility Assignment (LOA-CFA).

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