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Configuring Cloud Routing

This guide covers two common Cloud Routing scenarios: connecting a remote network to NetActuate via a single Cloud Router, and setting up a Magic Mesh between multiple locations.

Connecting a Remote Network via WireGuard​

This scenario connects a remote server (at another provider, or a home/office network) to NetActuate VMs over an encrypted WireGuard tunnel.

Step 1: Create a Cloud Router​

  1. Navigate to Networking → Cloud Routing → Cloud Routers.
  2. Click Create and select a plan size.
  3. Wait for the Cloud Router to provision.

Step 2: Add a WireGuard Interface​

  1. In the Cloud Router, go to Interfaces.
  2. Add a new WireGuard interface.
  3. Configure the interface IP address and WireGuard port.
  4. Note the Cloud Router's public IP and the WireGuard port: you will need these for the remote side.

Step 3: Configure the Remote Device​

On the remote server or device, configure a WireGuard peer pointing to the Cloud Router's public IP and port. Set the allowed IPs to include the NetActuate VM subnet.

Step 4: Add Static Routes​

  1. In the Cloud Router, go to Routing → Static Routes.
  2. Add the remote network's subnet with the next hop set to the WireGuard interface (or the peer's tunnel IP).

On the remote device, add a static route to the NetActuate VM subnet pointing through the WireGuard tunnel.

Step 5: Verify Connectivity​

Ping or traceroute between the remote device and a NetActuate VM to confirm the tunnel is working.

Setting Up a Magic Mesh​

This scenario connects multiple locations automatically using Magic Mesh.

Step 1: Create Cloud Routers​

Create at least two Cloud Routers in different locations following the steps above.

Step 2: Configure Local Interfaces and Routes​

On each Cloud Router, configure the interfaces and static routes for their local networks. For example:

  • A Cloud Router connected to an AWS VPC via an Ethernet/VLAN interface
  • A Cloud Router connected to NetActuate VMs via a WireGuard interface

Step 3: Create a Magic Mesh​

  1. Navigate to Networking → Cloud Routing → Magic Mesh.
  2. Click Create to create a new mesh.

Step 4: Add Routers to the Mesh​

Add both Cloud Routers to the mesh. Magic Mesh automatically:

  • Establishes encrypted GRE-in-WireGuard tunnels between all routers
  • Configures iBGP with route reflectors
  • Exchanges all routes between routers

No further BGP or tunnel configuration is needed: routes configured on each Cloud Router are shared across the entire mesh.

Step 5: Verify​

Each location should now be able to reach the others. Check the Cloud Router's routing table to confirm routes from other mesh members are present.

Next Steps​

Need Help?​

Contact support@netactuate.com or open a support ticket from the portal.