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Re: IXP


From: "Alex H. Ryu" <r.hyunseog () ieee org>
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 2009 10:13:03 -0500

Theorically it's doable.
But mostly No to your questions.

IXP means Internet eXchange Point.
So it is public Internet. Why do you want to use private IP address ?

Most RIR allocate /24 unit for IXP.
For troubleshooting purpose, it is better to use public IP address as it
is designed.
Unless you want to have MPLS/VPN only connections, and use private IP
Addr/ASN between them.



Sharlon R. Carty wrote:
Hello NANOG,

I like would to know what are best practices for an internet exchange. I
have some concerns about the following;
Can the IXP members use RFC 1918 ip addresses for their peering?
Can the IXP members use private autonomous numbers for their peering?

Maybe the answer is obviuos, but I like to know from any IXP admins what
their setup/experiences have been.

  



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