Peering
Peering, BGP, edge infrastructure and network security — written by the people building Peer1IX.
IPv4 and IPv6 Peering on the Same Port
Peer1IX supports dual-stack peering from day one. Why you should set up IPv6 sessions alongside IPv4 — and how.
How Local ISPs Can Join a Micro PoP: A Simple Onboarding Path
Small and mid-sized ISPs can connect to a nearby Micro PoP without a large team. Here is the onboarding path, step by step.
Is Your Network Ready to Peer? 7 Signs It Is Time
Many regional networks wait too long to start peering. These seven signals tell you when an exchange port will pay for itself.
How to Join an Internet Exchange: A Step-by-Step Checklist for ISPs
From getting an ASN to your first route, here is the practical checklist regional ISPs can follow to start peering at an internet exchange.
Private Peering With Virtual Cross Connects
When traffic with one partner outgrows the public exchange, a virtual cross connect is the fastest way to set up private peering.
Public Peering vs Private Peering: Choosing the Right Interconnect
Public peering on the exchange LAN and private peering over dedicated links both have a place. A practical guide to when each makes sense —…
Route Servers Explained: Peering With Everyone Through Two BGP Sessions
Route servers turn hundreds of bilateral peering sessions into two. Here is how they work, what they filter, and when you should still peer…
What Is an Internet Exchange Point and Why India Needs Thousands of Them
An Internet Exchange Point is where networks meet to swap traffic directly. Here is how IXPs work, what they change for users, and why a co…