Question on the topology of Internet Exchange Points

Fri Feb 15 04:56:54 UTC 2008

Paul Vixie wrote:

>  i don't know what's true of other IXP's around the world.
> 

At the Kenyan Internet Exchange Point (KIXP), we require that all 
operators  have a BGP-speaking router mounted on the racks at the 
facility. All connections are done through the IXP switches. We have not 
had a demand for crossconnects or PNI's and dont offer the services as yet.

We have a multi-lateral peering agreement but allow for private peering 
(bi-lateral agreements) for transit, etc.

Regards,

Michuki.