A different WAN model
Instead of building a mesh of private circuits, a cloud-delivered WAN connects every site to a provider’s global network, which handles routing and security between them.
Data centers need more
Branches can connect with tunnels over broadband. Data centers and hubs carry much more traffic and need higher reliability, making a private interconnect attractive.
Using Peer1IX
From your Peer1IX port, Cloudflare Network Interconnect connects your data center to the cloud WAN privately. The same port can also carry peering, cloud on-ramps and private links.
Design tips
- Use redundant interconnects for core sites.
- Plan routing between the cloud WAN and your existing networks carefully.
- Monitor performance from each site.
