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FD-IX announces community ports to strengthen local traffic exchange and interconnection Today, FD-IX announces the launch of the Community Ports initiative, a groundbreaking program designed to provide non-profits, K-12 school systems, and community broadband networks with enhanced access to internet infrastructure through dedicated interconnection and peering services at low to

Configuration of route server 206.53.139.2 at AS13681 BGP sessions default configuration * Passive sessions are configured toward neighbors. * GTSM (Generalized TTL Security Mechanism - RFC5082) is disabled on sessions toward the neighbors. * ADD-PATH capability (RFC7911) is not negotiated by default. Route server general behaviours * Route server ASN is

Companies that require very low latency for their fiber communications have turned to using internet exchange points (IXPs). An IXP is, simply put, a way to bring the internet closer to the user. It is a physical location located at an intermediate point between the core network and connecting ISPs.

We routinely talk about what an IX is and how it can benefit you.  We don't talk about what an IX isn't.  In this post, we will go over some of the things FD-IX and many others exchanges are not. Let's get into it

Fort Wayne, IN – January 17, 2025 – Fiber Data Internet Exchange (FDIX), a leading provider of high-speed internet connectivity and data exchange services, is proud to announce its membership in the Northeast Indiana Defense Industry Association (NIDIA). As a member of NIDIA, Fiber Data Internet Exchange will collaborate with other industry

The demand for seamless internet connectivity and robust network performance is at an all-time high in the digital age. Internet exchanges (IXs) play a critical role in ensuring the smooth data exchange between networks, enabling everything from streaming services to enterprise cloud applications. As the complexity and scale of internet

Justin Wilson has a great article on How Route Servers Work on an Internet Exchange Point (IXP) on his blog. *A route server is a specialized software system or device at an IXP. Its primary purpose is to simplify routing information management between participating networks, also called autonomous systems (ASes)