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Remote DDoS protection via GRE (Generic Routing Encapsulation) lets you place any server, regardless of its physical location or hosting provider, behind our scrubbing infrastructure. Packets Decreaser sets up a GRE tunnel using an IPv6 address and routes your protected IPs to that endpoint entirely in software.
Software GRE tunnels support a maximum throughput of 10 Gbits or 500kpps. If your traffic volume exceeds this, contact support to discuss alternatives.

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How it works

GRE is a tunneling protocol that wraps your network packets inside a new IP packet, creating a virtual point-to-point link between your server and our scrubbing network. All inbound traffic to your protected IPs passes through the scrubber before being forwarded over the tunnel to your server. 
Internet -> DDOS Protection -> GRE tunnel (IPv6) -> Your server 
Your server -> GRE tunnel (IPv6) -> DDOS Protection -> Internet
The tunnel endpoint on the Packets Decreaser side is an IPv6 address. Your server needs outbound IPv6 connectivity to establish the tunnel.

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Limits

ParameterValue
Maximum bandwidth10 Gbits or 500kpps
Tunnel typeGRE over IPv6
Setup methodSoftware (no hardware required)
Server locationAny

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Get started

1

Rent our Software GRE Tunnel (Link)

Log in to your customer portal and open a support ticket requesting GRE tunnel setup. Include the IP addresses you want to protect and the public IPv6 address of your server.
2

Setup the Tunnel via our Interface on both sides

Set up the GRE tunnel via our Interface and on your server using the provided endpoint address. The exact commands are provided in the interface.
Support can assist if needed.
3

Trying the Connection

You should be able to login via the IP to SSH.