Floating IP w/ Path.Net DOS Protection

Posted on July 25th, 2023

What is a Floating IP?

A floating IP is a fixed public IP address that can be re-assigned and moved between different servers or instances within the same geographical region. This allows you to decouple your IP address from any specific physical server, providing unparalleled flexibility and versatility for your infrastructure. More information on Floating IP.

Can i add it to any server?

You can add Path.Net DOS protection to any VPS or Dedicated server.

What locations are available?

Currently this service is only available in the NYC region.

What is the difference between this and DDOS protection included with all VPS and Dedicated Servers?

We do include free DDOS protection with all our servers. The included protection is not always on and it does not have any options to customize the filter rules.

What is Path.net DOS Protection?

Path.net DDoS protection is a cloud-based service that helps organizations to protect their networks from Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. Path.net uses a variety of technologies to mitigate DDoS attacks, including:

• XDP technology: XDP is a new technology that allows for efficient and effective filtering of DDoS traffic at the network level.
• Stateful cloud firewall: Path.net’s stateful cloud firewall provides protection against both Layer 3 and Layer 7 DDoS attacks.
• Global network capacity: Path.net has a global network capacity of 12 Tbps, which allows it to effectively protect networks from even the most sophisticated DDoS attacks.

What filters are not included?

Symmetric filters are not included with a floating ip. This is because the return traffic will not necessarily go over path.net, but one of many providers in InterServer’s network. Symmetric filters require that the return traffic is routed through Path.

What is the benefit or Path.Net Protection?

With Path.Net Protection, you gain unparalleled advantages, including fortified Floating IPs that are expertly routed through the robust path.net network before reaching your VPS or Dedicated Server. Experience near-instantaneous detection and mitigation of malicious attacks, ensuring uninterrupted service for your critical applications.

Can I add custom firewall and filtering rules?

Yes, we have integrated the Path.Net API into our control panel. All features available inside the path.net portal for direct customers are available on Path.Net protected Floating IP.

Here is an example for adding a new filter.

What kind of filters does Path.net offer?

Here are some examples:

• TeamSpeak 3 Server
  • This filter enables layer 7 packet validation for TeamSpeak 3 connections
• OpenVPN UDP Server
  • This filter enables layer 7 packet validation for OpenVPN UDP traffic
• Source Engine Queries
  • This filter enables layer 7 proxy for Source Engine queries. Can be enabled together with RakNet or HL2/Source filter.
• RakNet Server (v2)
  • This filter enables layer 7 packet validation for RakNet game packets. Can be enabled together with the Source Engine Query filter.
• TCP Service
  • This filter enables stricter packet validation for TCP packets incoming to a listen port.
• Half Life 2/Source Server
  • This filter enables packet validation for Half Life 2/Source UDP traffic.
• Half-Life Dedicated/GoldSrc Server
  • This filter enables layer 7 packet validation for HLDS/GoldSrc UDP traffic
• DNS Server
  • This filter enables layer 7 packet validation for DNS queries
• WireGuard Server
  • This filter enables layer 7 packet validation for WireGuard VPN servers. Note: To avoid packet loss from fragmentation, it is recommended that you adjust your MTU to 1360
• Arma 3 Server (beta)
  • This filter enables layer 7 packet validation for Arma 3 game servers. DayZ is currently unsupported.
• STUN Server
  • This filter enables layer 7 packet validation for STUN servers
• SA-MP Server Queries
  • This filter enables layer 7 proxying for SA-MP (San Andreas Multiplayer) server queries.
• L4D2/CS:GO Source
  • This filter enables layer 7 proxying for Source games using L4D2’s Source engine version. Includes Left 4 Dead, Left 4 Dead 2, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, and Portal 2.
• RakSAMP Filter
  • This filter enables layer 7 validation for SA-MP game traffic
• QUIC Server
  • This filter enables layer 7 packet validation for QUIC
• SIP Server
  • This filter enables layer 7 packet validation for SIP
• DTLS Server
  • This filter enables layer 7 packet validation for DTLS
• RTP Server
  • This filter enables layer 7 packet validation for RTP
• Renegade X Server
  • This filter enables layer 7 packet validation for Renegade X game traffic
• DayZ Server
  • This filter enables layer 7 packet validation for DayZ game traffic
• Filters for Squad/Post Scriptum Server
  • This filter enables layer 7 packet validation for Squad and Post Scriptum game traffic
• Quake 3 Server
  • This filter enables layer 7 packet validation for Quake 3 game traffic.
• ASE/Multi Theft Auto Queries
  • This filter enables layer 7 proxy for ASE queries.
• V Rising/ARK Server
  • This filter enables layer 7 packet validation for V Rising and ARK: Survival Evolved game traffic.
• LiteNetLib Server
  • This filter enables layer 7 packet validation for games using LiteNetLib such as 7 Days To Die. Only LiteNetLib protocol version 11 is supported.
• Lineage II Server
  • This filter enables layer 7 packet validation for Lineage II Interlude servers.
• Steamworks Server
  • This filter enables layer 7 packet validation for Steamworks game packets. Can be enabled together with the Source Engine Query filter.
• FiveM Server Queries
  • This filter enables layer 7 proxying for FiveM server queries.

Attack History

A real time log of attack history can be viewed.

Accessing the Control Panel

To begin, log in to your InterServer account and navigate to our control panel at https://my.interserver.net/view_floating_ips_list.

Ordering a New Floating IP

If you require an additional floating IP, click on “ORDER” at the top of the control panel. You’ll be prompted to input a valid destination IP address, which must be currently assigned to one of your servers.