Global Anycast & Network Services FAQs & Answers

Q: How does NetActuate implement Anycast?

NetActuate announces the same IP address block from multiple global locations using BGP, so traffic flows to the closest healthy endpoint. Customers can announce their own space via BGP, have NetActuate announce on their behalf, or use a hybrid approach.

Q: How is your network optimized for performance?

NetActuate continuously measures latency, throughput, and packet loss across inter-POP and provider paths and makes dynamic routing adjustments.

Q: Do you support SD-WAN or multi-path solutions?

Yes. NetActuate supports custom integrations with SD-WAN providers and hybrid multi-path solutions for edge delivery.

Q: Do you support GRE or IPsec tunnels?

Yes. NetActuate supports GRE and IPsec for tunneling, hybrid connectivity, and secure cross-site mesh setups.

Q: Can I announce my own prefixes through your network?

Yes. Customers can announce their IP prefixes through NetActuate POPs under their own ASN or NetActuate’s, subject to LOA and routing validation.

Q: Can I use my own ASN with Anycast?

Yes. NetActuate supports customer ASN announcements and multi-homing, with route control features.

Q: Is RPKI filtering enabled?

Yes. NetActuate supports RPKI validation and filtering and encourages customers to publish ROAs.

Q: What routing policies are supported?

NetActuate supports community-based routing, prepend logic, and dynamic route injection via its automation system.

Q: What DDoS protection do you offer?

NetActuate offers edge-based volumetric DDoS mitigation including scrubbing, filtering, and RTBH, supported by upstream provider partnerships.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Global Anycast & Network Services

How is your network optimized for performance?

We continuously measure latency, throughput, and packet loss across all inter-POP and provider paths and make dynamic routing adjustments.

Do you support SD-WAN or multi-path solutions?

Yes. We offer custom integration with SD-WAN providers and hybrid path solutions for edge delivery.

Do you support GRE or IPsec tunnels?

Yes, we support GRE/IPsec for customers needing tunneling, hybrid connectivity, or secure cross-site mesh setups.

Can I announce my own prefixes through your network?

Yes. You can announce your IPs through our POPs under your ASN or ours, subject to LOA and routing validation.

Is RPKI filtering enabled?

Yes. We actively support RPKI validation and filtering, and encourage customers to publish ROAs.

What routing policies are supported?

We support community-based routing, prepend logic, and dynamic route injection via our automation system.

What DDoS protection do you offer?

We offer edge-based volumetric DDoS mitigation with scrubbing, filtering, and RTBH, alongside upstream provider partnerships.

Can I use my own ASN with Anycast?

Yes. We support customer ASN announcements and multi-homing with route control features.

How does NetActuate implement Anycast?

We assign the same IP address block to multiple global locations, each announcing routes via BGP. Traffic flows to the closest healthy endpoint. You can do BGP with us and announce your own space, we can do it for you, or any combination of approaches.