How to Peer

Learn how to peer on DesMoinesIX

Peering with us is simple! These steps coupled with tools such as IRR and PeeringDB will prepare your network for peering on DesMoinesIX.

1

Complete the Peering Request

If you know that you want to join DesMoinesIX then completing our peering request is the best place to start.

Once everything looks good, we will issue an LOA permitting your network to connect to DesMoinesIX. This LOA will be needed by you or your transport provider when requesting the cross connect from the chosen location.

3

Set up an AS-SET object at an IRR

An AS-SET enables your peers to filter your BGP sessions automatically. The ARIN Internet Routing Registry is free and a good place to start for those new to IRR. Be sure to include your IRR AS-SET in your PeeringDB.

An AS-SET is required to keep DesMoinesIX route servers secure.

ARIN IRR Quickstart Guide

5

Transport to DesMoinesIX

If you have a POP in one of our locations, then you don't need transport. Simply connect to us in the building Meet-Me Room or cross connect with your provider.

However, some networks will need to find a transport provider to carry their traffic the "last mile" to DesMoinesIX. Please reach out to the management of the location that you're interested in for potential transport providers.

2

Get your PeeringDB in order

It's important to keep an up to date PeeringDB page for your network. This enables other network operators to reference information needed when peering with you. Some networks deploy automation that relies on data from PeeringDB to be correct.

Visit PeeringDB.com

4

Choose Interconnect Location & Port Speed

Decide where you're going to connect to DesMoinesIX. This is where the cross connect will be made between us and your network / transport provider. DesMoinesIX is available at any of our locations.

What are your port requirements? We recommend that networks connect with a minimum of 10Gbps if possible. We offer 10Gbps ports for free.

6

Complete Cross Connect & Peer

Provide your LOA and demarcation details to your transport provider or peering location to complete the cross connect.

Once you're physically connected, you're ready to turn up BGP sessions with the DesMoinesIX route servers or other peers over the public DesMoinesIX peering fabric.

How to peer on DesMoinesIX

Peering with us is simple! These steps coupled with tools such as IRR and PeeringDB will prepare your network for peering on DesMoinesIX.

1

Complete the Peering Request

If you know that you want to join DesMoinesIX then completing our peering request is the best place to start. Don't worry too much if you're unable to answer every question. It's just important that we know that you want to peer!

Once everything looks good, we will issue an LOA permitting your network to connect to DesMoinesIX. This LOA will be needed by you or your transport provider when requesting the cross connect from the chosen location.

2

Get your PeeringDB in order

It's important to keep an up to date PeeringDB page for your network. This enables other network operators to reference information needed when peering with you. Some networks deploy automation that relies on data from PeeringDB to be correct.

Visit PeeringDB.com

3

Set up an AS-SET object at an IRR

An AS-SET enables your peers to filter your BGP sessions automatically. The ARIN Internet Routing Registry is free and a good place to start for those new to IRR. Be sure to include your IRR AS-SET in your PeeringDB.

An AS-SET is required to keep DesMoinesIX route servers secure.

ARIN IRR Quickstart Guide

4

Choose Interconnect Location & Port Speed

Decide where you're going to connect to DesMoinesIX. This is where the cross connect will be made between us and your network / transport provider. DesMoinesIX is available at any of our locations.

What are your port requirements? We recommend that networks connect with a minimum of 10Gbps if possible. We offer 10Gbps ports for free.

5

Transport to DesMoinesIX

If you have a POP in one of our locations then you don't need transport. Simply connect to us in the building Meet-Me Room or cross connect with your provider.

However, some networks will need to find a transport provider to carry their traffic the "last mile" to DesMoinesIX. There are plenty of transport providers available that can link your network to ours.

6

Complete Cross Connect & Peer

Provide your LOA and demarcation details to your transport provider or peering location to complete the cross connect.

Once you're physically connected you're ready to turn up BGP sessions with the DesMoinesIX route servers or other peers over the public DesMoinesIX peering fabric.

Want to peer with DesMoinesIX?

Fill out our Peering Request Form and we'll get you started.

Open a peering request

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