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AWS directconnect documentation change

Service: directconnect · 2025-08-22 · Documentation low

File: directconnect/latest/UserGuide/create-public-vif.md

Summary

Expanded ASN range documentation and added code formatting for ASN 7224 reference

Security assessment

The change clarifies BGP configuration syntax and expands ASN range documentation. No evidence of security fixes or security-related content additions.

Diff

diff --git a/directconnect/latest/UserGuide/create-public-vif.md b/directconnect/latest/UserGuide/create-public-vif.md
index b3048ff9b..4953704eb 100644
--- a//directconnect/latest/UserGuide/create-public-vif.md
+++ b//directconnect/latest/UserGuide/create-public-vif.md
@@ -29 +29 @@ When you create a public virtual interface, it can take up to 72 business hours
-The valid values are 1-2147483647. 
+The valid values are 1 to 4294967294. This includes support for both ASNs (1-2147483647) and long ASNs (1-4294967294). For more information about ASNs and long ASNs see [Long ASN support in AWS Direct Connect](./long-asn-support.html).
@@ -33 +33 @@ The valid values are 1-2147483647.
-When establishing a BGP peering session with AWS over a public virtual interface, use 7224 as the ASN to establish the BGP session on the AWS side. The ASN on your router or customer gateway device should be different from that ASN.
+When establishing a BGP peering session with AWS over a public virtual interface, use `7224` as the ASN to establish the BGP session on the AWS side. The ASN on your router or customer gateway device should be different from that ASN.