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Configure Elastic IPs

Elastic IPs (Public IPs) allow you to expose your virtual machines to the internet using a static, publicly accessible IP address in WiLine Edge Cloud (WEC).

These IPs can be dynamically allocated, attached to virtual machines, detached, and released back to the pool as needed.

Elastic IPs provide:

  • Static public access — Maintain a consistent public endpoint for your services
  • Flexible allocation — Attach and detach IPs from virtual machines at any time
  • Usage-based billing — Pay only for allocated resources

View Elastic IPs​

After logging in to the WiLine Edge Cloud:

  • Navigate to Networks → Elastic IPs.

You will see a dashboard with summary metrics and a table listing all Elastic IPs:

Elastic IP dashboard Figure 1: Elastic IP dashboard showing metrics and IP list.

At the top, you’ll see key statistics:

  • Total Public IPs — total number of IPs across zones
  • Allocated IPs — IPs currently attached to virtual machines
  • Free IPs — available IPs not in use
  • Current Cost — usage-based billing for the current period

Example:

  • Total Public IPs: 2
  • Allocated IPs: 1
  • Free IPs: 0
  • Current Cost: $0.20

Below the statistics, you’ll find a table listing all Elastic IPs.

Each row represents a public IP and includes:

  • IP Address — public IP value
  • Status — allocation state (e.g. Allocated)
  • Instance — associated VM (if attached)
  • Network — subnet
  • VPC — associated VPC
  • Zone — deployment location
  • Created — creation timestamp

Example: Elastic IP entries​

IP AddressStatusInstanceNetworkVPCZoneCreated
67.23.192.24Allocatedrag-vmDefault-SubnetDefault-VPCPrincetonApr 9, 2026
67.23.192.38———Default-VPCPrincetonApr 8, 2026

Actions column​

In each row, clicking the icon opens the Elastic IP Actions menu.

Available actions include:

  • Allocate to VM — attach the IP to a virtual machine
  • View details — open detailed information page
  • Detach IP from VM — remove association from VM
  • Release IP — return the IP to the pool

Actions menu Figure 3: Actions menu for managing an Elastic IP.

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Some actions are only available when the IP is allocated. For example, detach and release options require an active association.

Manage Elastic IPs​

To manage an Elastic IP:

  1. Locate the IP in the table (see Open the Subnets page)
  2. (Optional) Use filters to find specific entries
  3. Click the in the Actions column
  4. Select the desired operation

Allocate to VM​

This action maps a public IP to a virtual machine.

  • Opens a modal with available VMs
  • Only VMs in the same VPC are selectable

Allocate IP modal Figure 4: Allocate IP modal showing available virtual machines.

Example:

  • IP: 67.23.192.24
  • VM: rag-vm
  • Private IP: 10.80.4.24

View Details​

Clicking View details opens a dedicated page for the selected Elastic IP.

At the top of the page, you will see quick action icons:

  • Refresh — reload public IP data
  • Allocate to VM — attach the IP to a virtual machine
  • Detach IP from VM — remove association
  • Release IP — permanently release the IP

These actions provide quick access without returning to the main table.

The page is organized into two tabs:

Overview tab​

Displays detailed information about the IP:

Overview tab Figure 5: Overview tab with detailed Elastic IP information.

Basic Information​
  • IP Address: 67.23.192.24
  • Public IP ID: b0322375-f43e-48c9-a597-7e0cd6227b9b
  • Status: Allocated
  • Zone: Princeton, USA
  • Created: Apr 9, 2026
  • Current Charges: $1.07
Associations​
  • Allocated to VM: rag-vm
  • VPC Name: Default-VPC
  • Network: Default-Subnet
  • VM IP Address: 10.80.4.24

Additional fields:

  • Has rules defined: No
  • Tags: development: Development

Events tab​

Displays a log of actions performed on the Elastic IP.

Each event includes:

  • Event Type — action performed (e.g., allocation)
  • State — result status (e.g., Completed)
  • Timestamp — when the action occurred

Events tab Figure 5: Events tab with detailed Elastic IP information.

Example:

  • Event Type: Net Ipassign
  • State: Completed
  • Time: Apr 9, 2026, 1:48 PM

At the top of the Events tab, you can filter activity using the time range selector:

  • Time range selector

Options include:

  • 1 day
  • 3 days
  • 7 days
  • 14 days
  • 30 days
  • Custom range

Selecting Custom range opens a calendar where you can define a specific time window.

This allows you to analyze IP activity over time and troubleshoot changes.

Detach IP from VM​

Removes the IP from the associated virtual machine.

Confirmation modal:

  • Indicates Static NAT will be disabled
  • Requires explicit confirmation

Detach IP confirmation Figure 7: Confirmation modal for detaching an IP.

Release IP​

Permanently releases the IP back to the pool.

:::warning This action cannot be undone Once released, the IP may be reassigned to another user. :::

Release IP confirmation Figure 8: Confirmation modal for releasing an IP.

Behavior Based on Status​

Action availability depends on the IP state:

  • Allocated IP

    • Can be detached
    • Can be released
    • Shows associated VM

  • Unallocated IP

    • Can be allocated to a VM
    • May not show detach option

Understanding the IP status ensures you select the correct operation.

Next Steps​

After managing Elastic IPs, you may want to:

  • attach IPs to new virtual machines
  • configure firewall or NAT rules
  • monitor usage and costs

These topics are covered in other networking sections of the documentation.