Why have a policy
Other networks want to know whether and how they can peer with you. A published policy saves time and sets expectations.
Choose a stance
- Open: peer with anyone at common locations.
- Selective: peer when certain criteria are met, such as traffic volume.
- Restrictive: peer only in specific cases.
Most access networks benefit from an open policy at exchanges.
Typical requirements
- A public ASN and a PeeringDB record.
- Up-to-date IRR objects and ROAs.
- A 24×7 NOC contact.
- Support for IPv6.
Technical rules
State how you filter routes, max-prefix expectations, and whether you use route servers.
Where you peer
List exchange points and facilities, such as your Peer1IX locations.
Publish
Put the policy on your website and link it from PeeringDB.
