An IX (Internet Exchange) allows networks to interconnect on an open-access ethernet fabric -- providing low-latency, high-bandwidth, cost-effectively, in a locale.
A Virtual Internet Exchange simulates a real Internet Exchange Point using tunnels and virtulized switches. It has the advantage of allowing remote users with public resources to peer in a more automated manner.
Note that while traditional Internet Exchanges generally decrease latency and increase bandwidth, EVIX makes no such guarentee. In fact, EVIX may potentially increase latency (for example if 2 people on the East Coast need to send traffic to each other via our West Coast switch).
EVIX's primary purpose is for research and education, and should not be expected to increase Internet performance.
EVIX uses OpenVPN, EoIP, ZeroTier or GRETap tunnels to establish layer 2 connectivity and exchange IP and IPv6 data. As with any Internet Exchange peers use BGP to send routes to each other.
Right now we have three POPs; our primary switch is in Fremont, California and we have extension switches in the Netherlands and New Zealand. We are planning additional sites to further reduce latency.
PeeringDB: peeringdb.com/ix/2274
Participating in EVIX is free, although we do appreciate any donations to keep the infrastrutcture running.
Anyone who holds public resources (ASN and IPv4/IPv6) is free to join EVIX to gain experience with BGP and routing. To get started first fill out the peering request form on our contact page
These are the core objectives of EVIX:
To provide a 0 cost, low-barrier Internet Exchange Point for users holding public resources to experiment with BGP and routing protocols.
Anyone is welcome to join EVIX, to start the process please fill out the contact form below (unless noted, all fields are required):
Once your application has been receivied, it will be evaluated and processed by one of our volunteer staff. When your application has been approved, you will be contacted by email to establish a peering session. Please whitelist 'peering@evix.org' in your mail client to avoid missing these important instructions.
If you need to contact us directly, please reach out to:
| User | AS | IPv4 /24 | IPv6 /64 | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10VPN Hosting | 396503 | 206.81.104.2 | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::2 | FMT - Local | Connected |
| Bryce Wilson | 202313 | 206.81.104.4 | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::3 | FMT - Local | Connected |
| Ariel Antigua | 207036 | 206.81.104.6 | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::4 | FMT - Tunnel | Connected |
| Startnix | 60134 | 206.81.104.7 | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::5 | NL - Tunnel | Connected |
| Eggplant Networks | 39335 | 206.81.104.8 | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::6 | FMT - Local | Connected |
| Bandle City Internet | 23738 | 206.81.104.10 | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::9 | FMT - Local | Connected |
| Omer Golgeli | 202365 | 206.81.104.3 | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::a | NL - Tunnel | Connected |
| ofis.link | 200334 | 206.81.104.11 | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::b | NL - Tunnel | Connected |
| Huanjie Zhu | 205610 | ----- | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::c | FMT - Tunnel | Connected |
| Ruben Garbade | 204438 | ----- | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::e | NL - Tunnel | Connected |
| Malindex Network | 135028 | ----- | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::f | FMT - Tunnel | Connected |
| QSnu Ltd | 202314 | 206.81.104.5 | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::11 | FMT - Tunnel | Connected |
| iFog Ltd | 202479 | 206.81.104.14 | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::12 | FMT - Tunnel | Connected |
| Baka Network | 137410 | ----- | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::13 | FMT - Local | Connected |
| Shenzhen Shunwang Network | 136985 | 206.81.104.15 | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::14 | FMT - Tunnel | Connected |
| Marek Krolikowski | 205593 | ----- | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::15 | FMT - Local | Connected |
| Generic dot Business | 395938 | 206.81.104.16 | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::16 | FMT - Tunnel | Connected |
| Liuxyon Car Rental | 39753 | 206.81.104.17 | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::17 | FMT - Local | Connected |
| Bjorn Johansen | 202039 | 206.81.104.18 | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::18 | NL - Tunnel | Connected |
| Zichao Heng | 205532 | 206.81.104.20 | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::1a | FMT - Tunnel | Connected |
| Maeeko Cat Housing | 205058 | 206.81.104.21 | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::1b | FMT - Tunnel | Connected |
| Nato Research | 396303 | 206.81.104.22 | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::1c | FMT - Tunnel | Connected |
| Lukasz Piotrowski | 205148 | 206.81.104.23 | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::1d | NL - Tunnel | Connected |
| MoeQing | 138211 | 206.81.104.24 | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::1e | FMT - Tunnel | Connected |
| Tiernan OToole | 204994 | 206.81.104.26 | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::20 | NL - Tunnel | Connected |
| CiscoFan | 202322 | 206.81.104.27 | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::21 | FMT - Local | Connected |
| 4b42 UG | 60474 | 206.81.104.28 | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::23 | NL - Tunnel | Connected |
| D T Consulting Limited | 138352 | 206.81.104.29 | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::24 | NZ - Local | Connected |
| CatIO Network | 137256 | 206.81.104.31 | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::22 | NL - Tunnel | Connected |
| Semele Telekomunikasyon | 48644 | 206.81.104.32 | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::27 | NL - Tunnel | Connected |
| Kirin Networks | 136782 | 206.81.104.102 | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::102 | FMT - Local | Connected |
| Licson Internet Service | 134098 | 206.81.104.103 | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::103 | FMT - Tunnel | Connected |
| Naive Network | 209864 | ----- | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::105 | FMT - Tunnel | Connected |
| Aroga GmbH | 209833 | 206.81.104.106 | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::106 | NL - Tunnel | Connected |
| Nyatwork | 137936 | 206.81.104.107 | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::107 | FMT - Tunnel | Connected |
| PitCom Limited | 210283 | 206.81.104.108 | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::108 | NL - Tunnel | Connected |
| 4b42 Liechtenstein | 204828 | 206.81.104.109 | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::109 | NL - Tunnel | Connected |
| EVIX Route Server | 137933 | 206.81.104.1 | 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::1 | FMT - Local | Connected |
Send email to peering@evix.org for any issues. All inquiries will be held confidential.
EVIX does not charge for participation as we believe in providing a low barrier of entry for any holders of public resources to participate in BGP. While we do not charge for participation, we do accept donations to cover the costs associated with running EVIX's infrastructure.
EVIX was built upon donations. We are very interested in receiving donations of VPS' to further extend the reach of our network. If you would be interested in donating resources to EVIX, please contact us by email:peering@evix.org We also accept monetary donations to our PayPal email address: evix.org@gmail.com
EVIX has two types of peers - local and remote. Local peers have a Free Range Cloud VPS and have requested a complimentary cross connect to the EVIX switch.
Remote peers use a layer2 tunneling protocol to connect to the EVIX switch without a physical presence. Supported tunneling protocols are EoIP, OpenVPN, GRETap and ZeroTier (Experimental).
All peers, local and remote, use BGP to exchange routing information with each other, and optionally, the EVIX route server.
The internet exchange switch is a fabric shared by all peers.
Peers must avoid doing anything which might overload the fabric,
mis-direct traffic, or otherwise cause harm to any other peers. If
a peer shows a willful disregard for others, they will be
disconnected by the operators.
Additionally, peers are requested to only send traffic
to destinations advertised by BGP.
Do not point default routes and do not point static routes
to other operators.
While not a rule, we request that peers register themselves with http://peeringdb.com, because visibility there will encourage other networks to join as well, bringing more benefit to all.
Technically any OS that supports VPN tunneling (current protocols include OpenVPN, ZeroTier or GRETap) and BGP or any version of Mikrotik RouterOS can be used. We have officially tested on Debian, VyOS 1.18 and RouterOS 6
Yes! We have example configuration instructions available at: example-config.pdf
Send us an email if you would like to add to this document!
Our IPv6 subnet is 2602:fed2:fff:ffff::/64 which has been donated by 10VPN Hosting, while our IPv4 subnet is 206.81.104.0/24 and has been acquired directly from ARIN
Please fill out the peering request form on our contact page and one of our staff will get in touch.
Please see our Locations list for the closest virtual switch to you.
Yes! We have a public looking glass available at lg.evix.org which shows all peering sessions the router is configured for.
EVIX currently operates a Route Server with ASN 137933. No other services at available at this time, however, in future we may turn up some new services.