AWS Direct Connect
Establish a dedicated physical network connection from your premises to AWS for superior performance and security.
The Core Ingredients
Customer Gateway
Your physical router or a third-party device in your data center.
DX Location
A colocation facility where AWS maintains a point of presence (PoP).
Cross Connect
The physical fiber optic cable linking your router to the AWS router.
Virtual Interface
Public or Private VIFs to access AWS services (S3/EC2/VPC).
How the Connection Flows
Bypassing the public internet for consistent throughput
1
Request Connection
Request a 1Gbps, 10Gbps, or 100Gbps port through the AWS Console.
2
LOA-CFA
Download Letter of Authorization to authorize the facility provider to complete the cross-connect.
3
Configure VIF
Create Virtual Interfaces to start routing traffic privately to your AWS resources.