From 81807e25d1257dc6a9b569e40cc261aed65c6612 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Marcio Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:19:09 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 01/10] removed prereqs line --- .../networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx | 4 +--- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/content/partials/networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx b/src/content/partials/networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx index f892c309f0c68bf..6045540fb1dda41 100644 --- a/src/content/partials/networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx +++ b/src/content/partials/networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx @@ -27,9 +27,7 @@ import { AnchorHeading, Aside, Card, Code, GlossaryTooltip, Markdown, Render, Ta text={` You need to purchase [Magic WAN](https://www.cloudflare.com/magic-wan/) before you can purchase and use the Magic WAN Connector. The Magic WAN Connector can function as your primary edge device for your network, or be deployed in-line with existing network gear. - You also need to purchase a Magic WAN Connector before you can start configuring your settings in the Cloudflare dashboard. After buying a Magic WAN Connector, the device will be registered with your Cloudflare account and show up in your Cloudflare dashboard. - - Contact your account representative to learn more about purchasing options for the Magic WAN Connector device. + You also need to purchase a Magic WAN Connector before you can start configuring your settings in the Cloudflare dashboard. Contact your account representative to learn more about purchasing options for the Magic WAN Connector device. `} inline={false} /> From 62bc6e8433166163f1640cb2287d9451e25f4761 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Marcio Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:29:23 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 02/10] added register appliance steps --- .../mconn/configure-connectors.mdx | 32 ++++++++++++++++--- 1 file changed, 27 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/content/partials/networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx b/src/content/partials/networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx index 6045540fb1dda41..1e823dc3ff1605e 100644 --- a/src/content/partials/networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx +++ b/src/content/partials/networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx @@ -137,7 +137,7 @@ You cannot enable high availability for an existing Connector on-ramp. To add hi text={` The hardware version of the Magic WAN connector includes two [SFP+ ports](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_Form-factor_Pluggable) that support 10G throughput, as well as six RJ45 ports that support 1G throughput. - Refer to [SFP+ port information](/magic-wan/configuration/connector/configure-hardware-connector/sfp-port-information/) for details on this topic.

+ Refer to [SFP+ port information](/magic-wan/configuration/connector/configure-hardware-connector/sfp-port-information/) for details on this topic. `} inline={false} /> @@ -251,7 +251,29 @@ You cannot enable high availability for an existing Connector on-ramp. To add hi ## Set up Cloudflare dashboard -### 1. Add a Connector on-ramp +{ props.magicWord === "hardware" && ( + <> + + **Configuration**. + 3. Under the **Connectors** tab, select the **Register your appliance** button. + 4. In **Appliance details** > **Serial number**, insert the serial number for your device. You can optionally add notes about the Magic WAN Connector you are adding to the dashboard. + 5. (Optional) Select the button **Add** just below **Serial number** to add multiple Magic WAN Connectors at once to your account. + 6. Select **Register appliance**. + + Your device is now registered with your account. Select **Add on-ramps** to continue with setup, or Return to connections to check your newly added Connector. + `} + inline={false} + /> + + ) +} + +### Add a Connector on-ramp You need to add your Connector to your Cloudflare dashboard and configure its settings before connecting it to the Internet. @@ -268,7 +290,7 @@ To add a Connector on-ramp: 9. The Connector will be added to your account with an **Interrupt window** defined. The interrupt window is the time period when the Magic WAN Connector software can update, which may result in interruption to existing connections. You can change this later. Refer to [Interrupt window](/magic-wan/configuration/connector/maintenance/interrupt-service-window/) for more details on how to define when the Connector can update its systems. 10. Select **Continue** to proceed to creating your WAN and LAN networks. -### 2. Create a WAN +### Create a WAN @@ -311,7 +333,7 @@ curl https://api.cloudflare.com/client/v4/accounts/{account_id}/magic/sites/{sit -### 3. Create a LAN +### Create a LAN @@ -370,7 +392,7 @@ Magic WAN Connector supports different types of DHCP configurations. Connector c Refer to [DHCP options](/magic-wan/configuration/connector/network-options/dhcp/) to learn more. -### 4. Add your Connector to a site +### Add your Connector to a site After finishing your Connector configuration, you need to add it to a site. From 266038e9305f4d394880f998a981b35767816570 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Marcio Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:30:38 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 03/10] corrected anchor links --- .../configuration/connector/network-options/nat-subnet.mdx | 2 +- .../configuration/connector/network-options/routed-subnets.mdx | 2 +- .../docs/magic-wan/configuration/connector/reference.mdx | 2 +- 3 files changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/content/docs/magic-wan/configuration/connector/network-options/nat-subnet.mdx b/src/content/docs/magic-wan/configuration/connector/network-options/nat-subnet.mdx index 39d7c4e5d69bf6e..bfdfc73baa7544f 100644 --- a/src/content/docs/magic-wan/configuration/connector/network-options/nat-subnet.mdx +++ b/src/content/docs/magic-wan/configuration/connector/network-options/nat-subnet.mdx @@ -22,4 +22,4 @@ Even if NAT is enabled, the local prefix for a subnet must be unique within its ## Create NATs for subnets -For more information on how to a create a NAT for a subnets, refer to **Create a LAN**, either in [Configure hardware Connector](/magic-wan/configuration/connector/configure-hardware-connector/#3-create-a-lan) or [Configure virtual Connector](/magic-wan/configuration/connector/configure-virtual-connector/#3-create-a-lan). +For more information on how to a create a NAT for a subnets, refer to **Create a LAN**, either in [Configure hardware Connector](/magic-wan/configuration/connector/configure-hardware-connector/create-a-lan) or [Configure virtual Connector](/magic-wan/configuration/connector/configure-virtual-connector/create-a-lan). diff --git a/src/content/docs/magic-wan/configuration/connector/network-options/routed-subnets.mdx b/src/content/docs/magic-wan/configuration/connector/network-options/routed-subnets.mdx index 358cfaae93746b6..c6867785ecf6df0 100644 --- a/src/content/docs/magic-wan/configuration/connector/network-options/routed-subnets.mdx +++ b/src/content/docs/magic-wan/configuration/connector/network-options/routed-subnets.mdx @@ -53,4 +53,4 @@ Optionally, you can also [enable NAT for a subnet](/magic-wan/configuration/conn ## Create routed subnets -For more information on how to create routed subnets, refer to **Create a LAN**, either in [Configure hardware Connector](/magic-wan/configuration/connector/configure-hardware-connector/#3-create-a-lan) or [Configure virtual Connector](/magic-wan/configuration/connector/configure-virtual-connector/#3-create-a-lan). +For more information on how to create routed subnets, refer to **Create a LAN**, either in [Configure hardware Connector](/magic-wan/configuration/connector/configure-hardware-connector/create-a-lan) or [Configure virtual Connector](/magic-wan/configuration/connector/configure-virtual-connector/create-a-lan). diff --git a/src/content/docs/magic-wan/configuration/connector/reference.mdx b/src/content/docs/magic-wan/configuration/connector/reference.mdx index de36ab6ddb09219..866d4dcd299a967 100644 --- a/src/content/docs/magic-wan/configuration/connector/reference.mdx +++ b/src/content/docs/magic-wan/configuration/connector/reference.mdx @@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ For high-capacity use cases, multiple tunnels can be established with equal prio ### Configure multiple tunnels in the same WAN profile -If you need to configure multiple tunnels for the same WAN profile, [set up multiple WAN connections](/magic-wan/configuration/connector/configure-hardware-connector/#2-create-a-wan). Each WAN is assigned one IPsec tunnel. +If you need to configure multiple tunnels for the same WAN profile, [set up multiple WAN connections](/magic-wan/configuration/connector/configure-hardware-connector/#create-a-wan). Each WAN is assigned one IPsec tunnel. ### WAN settings From 740bd3db4024ca36f3f779176ea480b878597a90 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Marcio Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:31:48 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 04/10] correcter title depth --- .../partials/networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/content/partials/networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx b/src/content/partials/networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx index 1e823dc3ff1605e..b783722bb2cacdd 100644 --- a/src/content/partials/networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx +++ b/src/content/partials/networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx @@ -253,7 +253,7 @@ You cannot enable high availability for an existing Connector on-ramp. To add hi { props.magicWord === "hardware" && ( <> - + Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:40:41 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 05/10] refined text --- .../networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/content/partials/networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx b/src/content/partials/networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx index b783722bb2cacdd..950b441b88a11e8 100644 --- a/src/content/partials/networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx +++ b/src/content/partials/networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx @@ -262,10 +262,10 @@ You cannot enable high availability for an existing Connector on-ramp. To add hi 2. Go to **Magic WAN** > **Configuration**. 3. Under the **Connectors** tab, select the **Register your appliance** button. 4. In **Appliance details** > **Serial number**, insert the serial number for your device. You can optionally add notes about the Magic WAN Connector you are adding to the dashboard. - 5. (Optional) Select the button **Add** just below **Serial number** to add multiple Magic WAN Connectors at once to your account. + 5. (Optional) Select the **Add** button just below **Serial number** to add multiple Magic WAN Connectors at once to your account. 6. Select **Register appliance**. - Your device is now registered with your account. Select **Add on-ramps** to continue with setup, or Return to connections to check your newly added Connector. + Your device is now registered with your account. Select **Add on-ramps** to continue with the setup process, or **Return to connections** to check your newly added Connector. `} inline={false} /> From 9f7c3f0a8dba563b414e6ae5de61013a3b2c74a7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Marcio Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2025 14:25:09 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 06/10] corrected links --- .../mconn/configure-connectors.mdx | 14 +++++++------- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/content/partials/networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx b/src/content/partials/networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx index 1ab8bafe5781c8a..c424dc30768fd82 100644 --- a/src/content/partials/networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx +++ b/src/content/partials/networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx @@ -461,11 +461,11 @@ After finishing your Connector configuration, you need to add it to a site. -

When the Connector is first activated, you need to have Internet connection. If you chose to set up your Connector with DHCP you will need to have one of the Connector ports connected to the Internet through a device that supports DHCP. This is required so that the Connector can reach the Cloudflare global network and download the required configurations that you set up.

+

When the Connector is first activated, you need to have Internet connection. If you chose to set up your Connector with DHCP you will need to have one of the Connector ports connected to the Internet through a device that supports DHCP. This is required so that the Connector can reach the Cloudflare global network and download the required configurations that you set up.

If you set up your Connector with a static IP through the bootstrap method, you do not need a DHCP port. Refer to DHCP vs static IP connections for more information.

@@ -475,7 +475,7 @@ After finishing your Connector configuration, you need to add it to a site. -

When the Connector is first activated, one of the ports must be connected to the Internet through a device that supports DHCP. This is required so that the Connector can reach the Cloudflare global network and download the required configurations that you set up.

+

When the Connector is first activated, one of the ports must be connected to the Internet through a device that supports DHCP. This is required so that the Connector can reach the Cloudflare global network and download the required configurations that you set up.

@@ -499,7 +499,7 @@ When you are ready to connect your Magic WAN Connector to the Cloudflare network Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2025 14:26:31 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 07/10] corrected wan links --- .../networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx | 10 +++++----- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/content/partials/networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx b/src/content/partials/networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx index c424dc30768fd82..a8ce32266c9ca39 100644 --- a/src/content/partials/networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx +++ b/src/content/partials/networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx @@ -524,10 +524,10 @@ When you are ready to connect your Magic WAN Connector to the Cloudflare network text={` 1. Connect Magic WAN Connector to a DHCP port with access to the Internet. 2. [Add a Connector on-ramp](#add-a-connector-on-ramp) in the Cloudflare dashboard. - 3. Create a [DHCP WAN](#2-create-a-wan). + 3. Create a [DHCP WAN](#create-a-wan). 4. [Activate](#activate-connector) and power on your Connector. 5. Wait 60 seconds. - 6. Make changes to the [WAN settings](#2-create-a-wan) in the Cloudflare dashboard to a static IP set up. + 6. Make changes to the [WAN settings](#create-a-wan) in the Cloudflare dashboard to a static IP set up. 7. Wait 60 seconds again. 8. Magic WAN Connector will go offline. This is normal and expected behavior. 9. Adjust your physical connections as required to match the static configuration. @@ -549,10 +549,10 @@ When you are ready to connect your Magic WAN Connector to the Cloudflare network text={` 1. Connect the machine where you installed the VM with Virtual Connector to a DHCP port with access to the Internet. 2. [Add a Connector on-ramp](#add-a-connector-on-ramp) in the Cloudflare dashboard. - 3. Create a [DHCP WAN](#2-create-a-wan). + 3. Create a [DHCP WAN](#create-a-wan). 4. [Activate](#activate-connector) and boot your Virtual Connector. 5. Wait 60 seconds. - 6. Make changes to the [WAN settings](#2-create-a-wan) in the Cloudflare dashboard to a static IP set up. + 6. Make changes to the [WAN settings](#create-a-wan) in the Cloudflare dashboard to a static IP set up. 7. Wait 60 seconds again. 8. Modify your [Port Groups](#deploy-the-virtual-connector-on-vmware) as needed to change the source from which the WAN port obtains its IP address. 9. Reboot your virtual machine. @@ -713,7 +713,7 @@ To set up a high availability configuration: 5. From the list, choose your first Connector > **Add Connector**. 6. Back on the previous screen, select **Add secondary Connector**. 7. From the list, choose your second Connector > **Add Connector**. -8. Select **Continue** to [Create a WAN](#2-create-a-wan). If you are configuring a static IP, configure the IP for the primary node as the static address, and the IP for the secondary node as the secondary static address. +8. Select **Continue** to [Create a WAN](#create-a-wan). If you are configuring a static IP, configure the IP for the primary node as the static address, and the IP for the secondary node as the secondary static address. 9. To create a LAN, follow the steps mentioned above in [Create a LAN](#3-create-a-lan) up until step 4. 10. In **Static address**, enter the IP for the primary node in your site. For example, `192.168.10.1/24`. 11. In **Secondary static address**, enter the IP for the secondary node in your site. For example, `192.168.10.2/24`. From 91fbce93df76f4317a73fb02fe4e5d270a8374df Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Marcio Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2025 14:26:50 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 08/10] corrected lan link --- .../partials/networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/content/partials/networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx b/src/content/partials/networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx index a8ce32266c9ca39..2d73fe9e279d5d2 100644 --- a/src/content/partials/networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx +++ b/src/content/partials/networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx @@ -714,7 +714,7 @@ To set up a high availability configuration: 6. Back on the previous screen, select **Add secondary Connector**. 7. From the list, choose your second Connector > **Add Connector**. 8. Select **Continue** to [Create a WAN](#create-a-wan). If you are configuring a static IP, configure the IP for the primary node as the static address, and the IP for the secondary node as the secondary static address. -9. To create a LAN, follow the steps mentioned above in [Create a LAN](#3-create-a-lan) up until step 4. +9. To create a LAN, follow the steps mentioned above in [Create a LAN](#create-a-lan) up until step 4. 10. In **Static address**, enter the IP for the primary node in your site. For example, `192.168.10.1/24`. 11. In **Secondary static address**, enter the IP for the secondary node in your site. For example, `192.168.10.2/24`. 12. In **Virtual static address**, enter the IP that the LAN south of the Connector will forward traffic to. For example, `192.168.10.3/24`. From bcc1ae30c6a10cd3215ce3be94b707a12d56b502 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Marcio Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2025 14:44:19 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 09/10] corrected links --- .../configuration/connector/network-options/nat-subnet.mdx | 2 +- .../configuration/connector/network-options/routed-subnets.mdx | 2 +- 2 files changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/content/docs/magic-wan/configuration/connector/network-options/nat-subnet.mdx b/src/content/docs/magic-wan/configuration/connector/network-options/nat-subnet.mdx index bfdfc73baa7544f..0acda58c988789f 100644 --- a/src/content/docs/magic-wan/configuration/connector/network-options/nat-subnet.mdx +++ b/src/content/docs/magic-wan/configuration/connector/network-options/nat-subnet.mdx @@ -22,4 +22,4 @@ Even if NAT is enabled, the local prefix for a subnet must be unique within its ## Create NATs for subnets -For more information on how to a create a NAT for a subnets, refer to **Create a LAN**, either in [Configure hardware Connector](/magic-wan/configuration/connector/configure-hardware-connector/create-a-lan) or [Configure virtual Connector](/magic-wan/configuration/connector/configure-virtual-connector/create-a-lan). +For more information on how to a create a NAT for a subnets, refer to **Create a LAN**, either in [Configure hardware Connector](/magic-wan/configuration/connector/configure-hardware-connector/#create-a-lan) or [Configure virtual Connector](/magic-wan/configuration/connector/configure-virtual-connector/#create-a-lan). diff --git a/src/content/docs/magic-wan/configuration/connector/network-options/routed-subnets.mdx b/src/content/docs/magic-wan/configuration/connector/network-options/routed-subnets.mdx index c6867785ecf6df0..cee09e29acadf06 100644 --- a/src/content/docs/magic-wan/configuration/connector/network-options/routed-subnets.mdx +++ b/src/content/docs/magic-wan/configuration/connector/network-options/routed-subnets.mdx @@ -53,4 +53,4 @@ Optionally, you can also [enable NAT for a subnet](/magic-wan/configuration/conn ## Create routed subnets -For more information on how to create routed subnets, refer to **Create a LAN**, either in [Configure hardware Connector](/magic-wan/configuration/connector/configure-hardware-connector/create-a-lan) or [Configure virtual Connector](/magic-wan/configuration/connector/configure-virtual-connector/create-a-lan). +For more information on how to create routed subnets, refer to **Create a LAN**, either in [Configure hardware Connector](/magic-wan/configuration/connector/configure-hardware-connector/#create-a-lan) or [Configure virtual Connector](/magic-wan/configuration/connector/configure-virtual-connector/#create-a-lan). From 169053841a376d5efd3e592937fa7d264e5eb9e5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: marciocloudflare <83226960+marciocloudflare@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2025 14:53:18 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 10/10] Apply suggestions from code review Co-authored-by: Maddy <130055405+Maddy-Cloudflare@users.noreply.github.com> --- .../networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/content/partials/networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx b/src/content/partials/networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx index 2d73fe9e279d5d2..3b623b98c5cbdf4 100644 --- a/src/content/partials/networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx +++ b/src/content/partials/networking-services/mconn/configure-connectors.mdx @@ -256,13 +256,13 @@ You cannot enable high availability for an existing Connector on-ramp. To add hi **Configuration**. - 3. Under the **Connectors** tab, select the **Register your appliance** button. + 3. Under **Connectors**, select **Register your appliance**. 4. In **Appliance details** > **Serial number**, insert the serial number for your device. You can optionally add notes about the Magic WAN Connector you are adding to the dashboard. - 5. (Optional) Select the **Add** button just below **Serial number** to add multiple Magic WAN Connectors at once to your account. + 5. (Optional) Select **Add** below **Serial number** to add multiple Magic WAN Connectors at once to your account. 6. Select **Register appliance**. Your device is now registered with your account. Select **Add on-ramps** to continue with the setup process, or **Return to connections** to check your newly added Connector.