YYCIX
What is an Internet Exchange?
An IX (Internet Exchange) allows networks to interconnect on an open-access ethernet fabric -- providing low-latency, high-bandwidth, cost-effectively, in a locale.
What is the benefit?
Networks can exchange traffic faster and better. ISPs, transit providers, DNS services, and content networks will congregate -- it is sensible to interconnect locally with high-bandwidth at low-latency.
How is traffic exchanged?
Traffic exchange is facilitated by BGP (Border Gateway Protocol). Networks must have an AS (Autonomous System) number to announce their routes to each other. A looking glass shows the routes carried.
Where is YYCIX?
YYCIX peering switches are in the Downtown region at Arrow DC1, City Hall, DataHive, Rogers DC2, in the South-East at eStruxture and Equinix CL-3, and in the North-East at Arrow DC2. Visit Locations for more info.
How much does it cost?
There are no mandatory recurring membership or port fees, but we require a SFP optic or a one-time install fee. YYCIX was built by volunteers upon donations. Please consider contributing.
How do we join?
Please read the FAQ and if this is suitable extend your network into a YYCIX location and we will connect you. Please direct questions to peering@yycix.ca. Inquiries will be held confidential.