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Private VLAN Option

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What is a Private VLAN?

A Private VLAN allows you to establish a private and secure Ethernet connection between Virtual Private Servers (VPS) within a chosen server location. This feature enhances network segmentation and security while enabling efficient internal communication between VPS instances.

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Key Features:

• Secondary Ethernet Interface: Each VPS in the chosen server location receives an additional Ethernet interface.
• VLAN Isolation: A unique VLAN ID ensures that only VPS mapped to the same VLAN can communicate with each other through the user-configured private network.

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Requirements

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Single VPS Use Case

• If you only need a secondary Ethernet interface, a single VPS is sufficient.

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Multiple VPS Use Case

• If you require private communication between VPS, you need at least two VPS in the same server location.
• You can order multiple Private VLANs to create complex network topologies, assigning different VLAN IDs to different VPS groups.

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How to Order a Private VLAN

1. Choose the Server Location: Determine where you want to set up the Private VLAN.

2. Order the Private VLAN Option: Purchase it from our shop at the following link:

   Purchase Private VLAN Option

3. Payment and Provisioning: Once the invoice is paid, the Private VLAN option will be automatically provisioned and made available for all VPS in the chosen location.

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How to Assign your VPS to a Private VLAN

1. Log in to the VPS Management Dashboard.
2. Click on “System Configuration”.
3. Scroll down to “VLAN Settings”.
4. Assign the VLAN ID from the dropdown menu (e.g., 102).
5. Apply the settings.
6. Power-cycle the VPS to activate changes.
7. Repeat for each VPS that should be connected to the Private VLAN.
8. Configure Private IP addresses on your VPS’ secondary NICs

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Benefits of Using a Private VLAN

• Enhanced Security: Traffic within a Private VLAN remains isolated from the public network.
• No Traffic Charges: Data transmitted via the Private VLAN does not count towards your monthly traffic allowance.
• Scalability: Multiple VLANs allow for flexible and complex networking structures, making them ideal for microservices, internal databases, or multi-server applications.