George Washington, the Delaware, and Direct Routes
When George Washington crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night in 1776, the goal was simple. Reach the objective by the most effective path
Internet Exchange
Internet Exchange
FD-IX is growing again in Indianapolis
FD-IX gives Indianapolis networks a place to meet. If your routers are still sending local traffic out of market by default, peering may give you a cleaner path. Better routes are not magic.
How an Internet Exchange works in a simple explainer
How Peering Keeps Internet Traffic Local
An eight-scene visual walkthrough of BGP peering and Internet Exchange points
Scene 1 of 8
Two separate networks
Network A
ASN 64501
Core router
Customers
Servers
Paid transit path
Transit providers
Network B
ASN 64502
Core router
Content
Cache
Many hops between A and
How Data Centers Can Offer Internet Exchange Services Without Building Their Own IX
FD-IX Remote Peering gives your facility access to a carrier-grade peering fabric across the Midwest and beyond, using only a Layer 2 transport connection.
Hurricane Electric Upgrades to 100G on FD-IX Indianapolis
Hurricane Electric (AS6939) has upgraded its presence on the FD-IX Indianapolis fabric to a full 100G port.
How to Join FD-IX: A Simple, Step-by-Step Guide
Joining FD-IX connects your network directly to other Internet providers, content networks, and cloud platforms. The result is faster paths, lower latency, and less reliance on paid transit.
How peering can help weather related surges
Weather often reminds us that the Internet is a physical thing. Even though we call it “the cloud,” it depends on fiber in the ground, routers in buildings, and people at home, all of whom respond to the same storm