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Join the MANRS IXP Programme

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Please provide information below about which Actions of the MANRS IXP Programme you implement.

In describing implementation of the Actions, please provide pointers to relevant documentation (e.g. IXP policies, technical briefs, etc.). That could be URLs if such documentation is available online, or excerpts.

Eligibility criteria and proof of implementation

To join, an IXP must demonstrate commitment by implementing a majority of the IXP Programme Actions (at least three out of five). Actions 1 and 2 are mandatory, and the IXP must implement at least one additional Action.

The implementation of specific Actions should be reflected in relevant documentation (e.g. IXP policies, technical briefs, etc.). This documentation should be publicly available, or at least available IXP members. When joining MANRS, an IXP will be asked to provide links to this documentation.

Terms used in this document

  • IXP member – a network using interconnection services provided by an IXP. Depending on the IXP model that may be an IXP member, as IXP customer, etc.
  • MANRS IXP Programme participant – an IXP participating in the MANRS IXP Programme

MANRS IXP Programme Application

Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.
The form can be filled out either in English, or in your native language.
1 IXP Info
2 Action 1
3 Action 2
4 Action 3
5 Action 4
6 Action 5
7 Statement
  • Select the country your organization is based in and/or where you provide services. You may select multiple countries. We use ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 country codes.
  • If you are already displaying MANRS membership information, please provide the link to that page. Otherwise, provide the link to your home page.
  • If you're not sure what your IX-F ID is, you can look it up in the IXPDB. If you don't have an IX-F ID, IXPDB will assign one on request.

    Enter additional IDs by clicking the "+" button.

  • Add each AS Number on its own line by using the "+" key.
  • Upload a .jpg or .png version of your company's logo, suitable for display on a white background. This image will be published with your listing if your application is accepted.
  • Action 1: Facilitate prevention of propagation of incorrect routing information

    The IXP implements filtering of route announcements at the Route Server based on routing information data (IRR and/or RPKI). Based on the outcome of the validation process, the invalid announcements are filtered in accordance with the IXP published policy.
  • Implementation of Action 1 is required for participation in MANRS.
  • Provide a brief description of your Route Server filtering and validation, including a link to your policy if published online.
  • What would like you like visitors to the MANRS website to know about your implementation of Action 1?
  • Action 2: Promote MANRS in the IXP membership

    The IXP provides encouragement or assistance for members to implement MANRS actions. Implementation of Action 2 is required for participation in MANRS.
  • There are 4 levels of implementation for Action 2. One or more boxes must be checked.
  • What kind of assistance do you provide your members in maintaining accurate routing information in an appropriate repository (IRR and/or RPKI)? This information is meant to help MANRS review your application.
  • What would like you like visitors to the MANRS website to know about your implementation of Action 2-1?
  • What kind of assistance do you provide your members in implementing MANRS ISP Actions? This information is used by MANRS to evaluate your application and is not published.
  • What would like you like visitors to the MANRS website to know about your implementation of Action 2-2?
  • Where do you indicate MANRS participation for your members? This information is used by MANRS to evaluate your application and is not published.
  • What would like you like visitors to the MANRS website to know about your implementation of Action 2-3?
  • What kind of incentives do you provide members for implementing MANRS ISP Actions? This information is used by MANRS to evaluate your application and is not published.
  • What would like you like visitors to the MANRS website to know about your implementation of Action 2-4?
  • Action 3. Protect the Peering Platform

    The IXP has a published policy of traffic not allowed on the peering fabric and performs filtering of such traffic.
  • How does your organization protect the peering platform? Include a link to your policy. This information is used by MANRS to evaluate your application and is not published.
  • What would like you like visitors to the MANRS website to know about your implementation of Action 2-4?
  • Action 4. Facilitate global operational communication and coordination between network operators.

    The IXP facilitates communication among members by providing necessary mailing lists and member directories. The IXP and each of its members has at least one valid, active email address and one phone number that other members can use for cases of abuse, security, and operational incidents.
  • How does your organization facilitate global operational communication and coordination between network operators? This information is used by MANRS to evaluate your application and is not published.
  • What would like you like visitors to the MANRS website to know about your implementation of Action 4?
  • Action 5: Provide monitoring and debugging tools to participants

    The IXP provides a looking glass for its members.
  • What kind of monitoring and debugging tools do you provide for your members? This information is used by MANRS to evaluate your application and is not published.
  • What would like you like visitors to the MANRS website to know about your implementation of Action 5?
  • Why did you decide to join MANRS?

  • This testimonial will be published on the website together with your name, your position, your organization name, and your organization's logo.
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