Exchange point networks

Mon Jan 8 21:12:47 UTC 2001

> One difference is that Route Servers, like the ones run by Merit RSNG team,
> are based on the Internet Routing Registry, whereas route reflectors are
> not. Route Server routes are re-announced based upon configured IRR policy.

Actually, a key difference is that Merit Route Servers allow for
*multiple* views, whereas route reflectors and (most router-based) route
servers provide only *one* view of routes.

-abha ;)