We offer the following enhanced network connections:
- Extranet: A T1 line routed to one of IBKR's extranet providers, Radianz TNS or Savvis. They route directly to IBKR over a secure private line.
- VPN: IBKR supports a dedicated Virtual Private Network (VPN) tunnel from the client's data center directly to one of IB's Data Centers. A VPN provides a secure method of connecting over the public Internet without the need to maintain a dedicated leased line or extranet connection.
- Dedicated Leased Line: Client pays for a T1 line that connects directly to one of IBKR's Data Centers, which are located throughout the world. A dedicated lease line connects users directly into the IBKR system and facilitates a quicker and more secure connection than a regular Internet line.
- Cross-Connect: Equinix NY5 colocation facility (tier 4 datacenter) is located in Secaucus, New Jersey. IBKR has a client point of presence at this datacenter. Clients who are also located in this datacenter can order a cross-connect from the datacenter to IBKR's client facing servers there. The client is responsible for the costs of the cross-connect. Once the cross-connect is ordered by the client (with NY5), IBKR 's network engineers will work with the client and the datacenter.
Monthly minimums per connection type apply, as per the Required Minimums page of our website.
Professional Advisors, Funds, Trading Groups, and Brokers requiring integration should contact their sales representative. Individuals and Non-Professional advisors who require CTCI integration should send a request to fixinfrastructure@interactivebrokers.com. Integration can take up to one week.
You can use only one connection type for each account. Account types with multiple accounts, such as advisors or other institutions, can have only one connection type for all accounts. Switching the connection type may take up to one week.