Des Moines
Internet Exchange
Just your free local Internet Exchange Point
6 Locations, 11 Participating ASNs, and ZERO Port Fees
What is DesMoinesIX?
DesMoinesIX is a switching fabric located in the ConnectDSM facility at 666 Walnut St. in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.
Bilateral peering
Establish direct peering with other DesMoinesIX members over the exchange at no charge.
Multilateral peering
Peer with our route server to exchange routes with many neighbor at once.
Private VLAN
Private VLANs are available for those requiring a private network with another DesMoinesIX member.
Remote peering
DesMoinesIX is directly connected to other IXPs. This enables us to offer remote peering services to them.
Why Peer on DesMoinesIX?
There are a number of ways a network can benefit from a local Internet exchange point. Your network could have lower latency, lower costs and increased capacity to the networks it needs.
Free Peering
We are proud to be of the few IXPs in the nation that offer no MRC port fees.
We're Growing
DesMoinesIX is continually adding new members. The value of the IX continues to grow as each new member joins.
Local Support
DesMoinesIX was started by local networks working to improve connectivity in the area. We have continued to grow thanks to our local supporters!
Want to peer with DesMoinesIX?
Fill out our Peering Request Form and we'll get you started.
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Special thanks to our supporters who through their continued generosity have made DesMoinesIX possible.
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