Internet Exchange & Edge
What Is an Internet Exchange and Why Should Your Network Peer?
Internet exchanges keep local traffic local. Here is how peering lowers cost and latency for ISPs, content and enterprises.
Infivate Networks Team 1 min read
How an IX works
An internet exchange is a shared switching fabric where networks connect and exchange traffic directly, rather than paying transit providers to carry it.
Benefits of peering
- Lower latency for local users
- Reduced transit costs
- More routing resilience
- Better control of traffic paths
Route servers
Route servers let you peer with many networks through one or two BGP sessions, with RPKI-filtered routes for safety.
Getting started
You need an ASN, a public IP prefix and a port at the exchange. Peer1ix makes connection straightforward.
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
Any network with its own ASN — ISPs, content providers, enterprises and cloud networks.
Exchange ports have a fee, but traffic exchanged over peering typically has no per-Mbps charge.
Need help with this?
Talk to the Infivate Networks team.
