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- they have their own public AS number | - they have their own public AS number | ||
- they have their own transit arrangements | - they have their own transit arrangements | ||
- | - they are able to configure and use BGP (the Border Gateway Protocol) | + | - they are able to configure and use [[: |
- | IXP participation is not limited to just commercial Internet Service Providers. Research & Education network operators, enterprises (small to multi-national), | + | IXP participation is not limited to just commercial Internet Service Providers. Research & Education network operators, enterprises (small to multi-national), |
**Note**: Connecting to an IXP means only getting access to the other operators participating at the IXP. Connecting to an IXP does not mean getting a connection to the whole Internet - hence the requirement for IXP membership clearly stating that members must have their own transit arrangements. | **Note**: Connecting to an IXP means only getting access to the other operators participating at the IXP. Connecting to an IXP does not mean getting a connection to the whole Internet - hence the requirement for IXP membership clearly stating that members must have their own transit arrangements. | ||
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==== Commercial ==== | ==== Commercial ==== | ||
- | Very similar to the datacentre hosted IXP, but rather than operated by the data centre, they are operated by a commercial entity on behalf of the members. | + | Very similar to the datacentre hosted IXP but, rather than being operated by the data centre, they are operated by a commercial entity on behalf of the members. |
The IXP in this case is operated entirely by the commercial operator for its customers. The participants/ | The IXP in this case is operated entirely by the commercial operator for its customers. The participants/ |
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