Can I set up peering?

Learn about peering options for educational networks, research institutions, and individuals learning about networking.

PlanetNode welcomes educational networks, research institutions, and individuals learning about networking in the real world to set up peering across diverse exchanges.

Peering for educational networks

We welcome (educational) networks to grab peering across diverse exchanges. This includes:

• Educational institutions: Universities, colleges, and schools
• Research networks: Research institutions and organizations
• Academic networks: Academic and scientific networks
• Individuals learning: Individuals who are learning about networking, experimenting, and building real-world network experience

Benefits of peering

• Direct connectivity: Direct connections to other networks
• Cost savings: Reduce transit costs through peering
• Performance: Lower latency through direct paths
• Community: Connect with other educational and research networks

Available exchanges

We support peering across diverse exchanges, including major internet exchanges in Europe and the Netherlands. Contact us to discuss which exchanges are available for your peering needs.

Getting started with peering

To set up peering:

1. Contact us: Create a support ticket
2. Provide details: Include information about your network and peering requirements
3. Discuss exchanges: We'll discuss which exchanges are available
4. Set up peering: We'll help set up the peering connections

Additional information

• Exchange availability: Contact us for information about available exchanges
• Peering policies: Discuss peering policies and requirements with our team

Educational Networks

If you're part of an educational or research network, or an individual learning about networking in the real world, we're happy to discuss peering opportunities. Contact us to learn more about available options.

Questions?

For questions about peering:

• Support ticket: Create a support ticket
• Peering requests: Include details about your network and peering needs

Our team is experienced in working with educational networks, research institutions, and individuals learning about networking, and we're here to help with your peering needs.