An IX (Internet Exchange) allows networks to interconnect on an open-access ethernet fabric -- providing low-latency, high-bandwidth, cost-effectively, in a locale.
Networks can exchange traffic faster and better. ISPs, transit providers, DNS services, and content networks will congregate -- it is sensible to interconnect locally.
Traffic exchange is facilitated by BGP (Border Gateway Protocol). Networks must have an AS (Autonomous System) number to announce their routes to each other.
There are SpokaneIX switches at the US Bank Building, TierPoint Spokane, and IonSwitch Coeur d'Alene.
PeeringDB: https://www.peeringdb.com/ix/3090
Connecting at the locations is subject to agreements with the facilities, but participation will always be free.
Fill out our form here, and we will reach out.
These are the corporate objectives of Moncton Internet Exchange:
Benefiting New Brunswick's Internet community; Providing an electronic infrastructure to allow for the exchange of New Brunswick based Internet traffic among New Brunswick based ISPs (Internet Service Providers), NSPS (Network Service Providers), CSPS (Content Service Providers) and other Internet users; Providing New Brunswick residents with direct access to local internet content; and Increasing the transfer speed of Internet communications between New Brunswick companies, friends, neighbors and family members.
Jan 22, 2018 – SpokaneIX goes live and ready to accept peers.
October 30, 2017 – M-Lab site live in Moncton (performance.cira.ca)
June 16, 2017 – CIRA procures rack space at Fibre Center and provides colocation space to host and operate Moncton Internet Exchange along with Leon A. Morris as a volunteer.
April 26, 2017 - A Press Conference and a Town Hall meeting was held in Moncton for the purposes of starting an internet exchange in New Brunswick.
| Company | AS | IPv4 /24 | IPv6 /64 | Location | Speed | Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F6 | 3367 | 206.71.137.6 | 2001:504:73:CAFE:60 | IP | 1G | open IPv4 & IPv6 |
| Hurricane Electric | 6939 | 206.71.137.7 | 2001:504:73:CAFE:70 | IP | 10G | open IPv4 & IPv6 |
| Packet Clearing House | 42 | 206.71.137.4 | 2001:504:73:CAFE:40 | IP | 1G | open IPv4 & IPv6 |
| Packet Clearing House | 3856 | 206.71.137.5 | 2001:504:73:CAFE:50 | IP | 1G | open IPv4 & IPv6 |
| TekSavvy Solutions Inc | 5645 | 206.71.137.8 | 2001:504:73:CAFE:80 | IP | 10G | invited |
| CIRA | 55195 | 206.71.137.53 | 2001:504:73:CAFE:530 | IP | 1G | invited |
| IXP Route Server 1 | 396501 | 206.71.137.2 | 2001:504:73:CAFE:20 | IP | 1G | open IPv4 & IPv6 |
| IXP Route Server 2 | 396501 | 206.71.137.3 | 2001:504:73:CAFE:30 | IP | 1G | open IPv4 & IPv6 |
Send email to [email protected] for any issues. All inquiries will be held confidential.
The preferred choice of connection will depend upon the location. Typical connections are 1Gb & 10Gb (SFP based). Please contact us for information on other port speeds.
We would be happy to discuss once we are up and running.
1Gbps and 10Gbps connections are free for 2018. In 2019, we anticipate $1200/year with a one-time setup fee of $250 which includes an SPF and patch cable. For connection speeds faster than 10Gbps please email us at [email protected].
SpokaneIX was built upon donations. We are very interested in receiving SFP optics, switches, or money to continue our work. We have listed our contributors on a seperate page along with ways of donating.
Internet Exchanges are not ISPs (Internet Service Providers). No traffic, bandwidth or other services are being sold by SpokaneIX.
The simple, noble goal is to create a meeting place where Eastern Canadian networks can directly exchange some of their traffic efficiently on an ethernet switch without additional costs.
Many Internet Service Providers provide their services at the locations where SpokaneIX has switches. SpokaneIX does not intend to compete with the internet service providers, but instead complement their services to improve local Internet performance.
Similar to AMS-IX and TORIX, the switch ports are configured with a variety of port-security features so that one peer cannot damage another's experience. If port-security is triggered, the port will appear "dead" for a little while.
These requirements are not unique to SpokaneIX. The introductions and sample configurations at AMS-IX or SWISSIX, or other internet exchanges can be valuable. Our operators will help peers, and hope to provide samples of our own in the future.
The internet exchange switch is a fabric shared by all peers. Peers must avoid doing anything which might overload the fabric, mis-direct traffic, or otherwise cause harm to any other peers. If a peer shows a willful disregard for others, they will be disconnected by the operators. The full set of Exchange Participation Rules are published.
While not a rule, we request that peers register themselves with http://peeringdb.com, because visibility there will encourage other networks to join as well, bringing more benefit to all.
Send us an email telling us about your network and requesting a port. All inquiries will be held confidential.
Please see our Locations list for datacenter contact information to make arrangements for a cross-connect.
No other services at available at this time.
Canadian Internet Infrastructure: Made-in-Canada Internet Exchange Points (IXPs)
CIRA
Total Efficiencies in Canadian Internet Traffic Exchange
PCH (Packet Clearing House) authored article commissioned by CIRA.
Specifications & Descriptions
AMS-IX top-level technical peering document root.
AMS-IX Port Configuration Hints
AMS-IX document describing peering configuration specifically.
Geographic Implications of DNS Infrastructure Distribution
PCH authored article explaining DNS root/ccTLD server placement.