Exchange point networks

Tue Jan 9 01:35:41 UTC 2001

> Another difference is cost:
> 
> + Router Server - cost is workstation, software, and training. You need to
> buy the RS software. $120,000 (Merit's price) is a lot of money to collect
> for an IXP project in places like Kenya, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Philippines,
> etc.).
> 
> + Router Reflector - cost is a router (or a unix box with gated) and
> training. (3620 works fine for a IXP with +60 ISPs).

switch - cost $200-500

randy