Internet Exchange & Edge
Peering Policy: How to Write One for Your Network
A clear peering policy helps other networks know how to peer with you.
Infivate Networks Team 1 min read
Why publish a policy
Prospective peers want to know requirements, contacts and locations.
What to include
- Open, selective or restrictive stance
- Locations and exchanges
- Technical requirements (RPKI, IRR, MD5 optional)
- Contact details
- Traffic ratio expectations if any
Publish it
Maintain a PeeringDB record with up-to-date information.
Route hygiene
Filter routes using IRR and RPKI and follow MANRS actions to protect the ecosystem.
How Infivate Networks can help
Infivate Networks delivers Internet Exchange & Edge for organisations across India — from assessment and design to implementation and ongoing support. Talk to our team or email [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security — a set of actions networks take to improve routing safety.
Yes, route objects are used by peers to build filters.
Need help with this?
Talk to the Infivate Networks team.
