6WIND + MEGAPORT
High-Performance Virtual Routing and Security, On Demand
Deploy routing, IPsec, CG-NAT and firewall functions across Megaport’s global network in minutes, with no physical hardware required. Now available to buy and provision directly through Megaport.
The Challenge
The Networking Gaps Holding Enterprises Back
Enterprises now expect network services to behave like cloud services: ready in about a minute, secure by default, and scalable without hardware projects.
01
Multi-Cloud Complexity
Multiple clouds, data centers and branches need consistent routing
and policy across distributed infrastructure.
02
AI-Driven Bandwidth
Moving datasets to cloud AI services drives demand for high throughput and low latency.
03
Security at Scale
Encryption and segmentation are expected at every layer, including
IPsec on cloud on-ramps.
04
Cost & Agility
Hardware refresh cycles and fragmented appliances slow deployment and raise operating costs.
The Solution
6WIND VSR on Megaport Virtual Edge (MVE)
6WIND and Megaport combine a high-performance software router with an open, automated global network fabric.
Deliver routing, firewalling, VPN and CGNAT as software-defined network functions.
Deploy cloud networking services globally
- Order and manage from the Megaport Portal
- Same product set and experience in every market
- Private connectivity to clouds via Virtual Cross Connects
- Overlay/underlay model: 6WIND on Megaport SDN
Hardware-class speed on x86
- Optimized packet processing on standard x86 hardware
- MVE Platform upgraded to push VNFs into 100Gbps+ territory
- Thousands of IPsec tunnels on a single VSR
Solution Components
6WIND VSR Available on Megaport
vBR
Virtual Border Router
High-performance routing for:
- Multi-cloud routing hubs
- Internet peering and virtual PoPs
- Cloud interconnect gateways
Benefits
- Unified routing across clouds
- Reduced dependency on hardware routers
- Faster deployment in global metros
vFW
Virtual Firewall
Cloud-native firewall services providing:
- L3/L4 filtering and segmentation
- Secure cloud on-ramp protection
- Policy between on-prem and cloud
Benefits
- Consistent security across cloud environments
- Flexible scaling without appliance constraints
- Security deployed close to workloads
vSecGW
Virtual Security Gateway
Carrier-grade encrypted connectivity for:
- High-scale IPsec termination
- Multi-cloud VPN hubs
- SD-WAN edge connectivity
Benefits
- High-scale VPN tunnel capacity
- Simplified encrypted networking services
- End-to-end secure connectivity
vCGNAT
Virtual CGNAT
Scalable NAT services designed to:
- Scalable NAT for service providers
- Consolidate internet breakout
- Centralize policy enforcement
Benefits
- Lower infrastructure costs
- Unified internet policy control
- Simplified multi-cloud operations
How It Works
Built for the Virtual Edge
The solution combines Megaport’s global reach with 6WIND’s networking intelligence.
Megaport Virtual Edge
Deploy 6WIND VSR from the Megaport Portal: choose your size and location, and Megaport provisions it.
Megaport Fabric
Private, on-demand interconnection to cloud on-ramps and other services through VXCs.
6WIND Cloud Networking Stack
Carrier-grade routing, IPsec security gateway, CGNAT and firewall, delivered as software.
Simple Operations
Hardware acceleration, interface tuning and lifecycle are abstracted away. You consume network services on demand.
Customer Benefits
Customer Benefits
01
Performance
- Ultra-high throughput with low latency
- Optimized for AI, analytics, and edge applications
- Reduced backhaul bottlenecks
02
Security & Governance
- Integrated firewall and IPsec capabilities
- Multi-tenant segmentation
- Centralized policy control
- Cloud-agnostic architecture suitable for regulated industries
03
Agility & Scale
- Deploy globally in minutes
- Dynamically scale with demand
- Fully automated lifecycle management
04
Cost Efficiency
- Lower TCO versus traditional hardware appliances
- Reduced cloud egress costs
- Shift from CAPEX to OPEX consumption models
Routing, Security and NAT, Wherever You Need Them
6WIND VSR on Megaport Virtual Edge suits any scenario where you need routing, IPsec security, NAT or firewalling close to your clouds and data centers, without deploying hardware in each location. Common patterns include the following.
Use cases
- Cloud Security & Segmentation
- Branch-to-Cloud Connectivity
- Virtual PoPs
- Multi-Cloud Routing Hub
Why MEGAPORT
An Open, Automated Global Network Fabric
Megaport is independent of any single data center operator or carrier, so you can connect across a neutral ecosystem
Ready to Deploy?
Deploy High-Performance Virtual Networking on Megaport
Try 6WIND VSR on MVE, or talk to an expert about your architecture.
