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Who is km-ix.net?
km-ix.net is an Internet exchange point operator that enables network operators to exchange IP traffic directly over shared Layer 2 peering infrastructure.
- Layer 2 Ethernet peering fabric for network operators
- Public and private peering session support
- Route server and BGP peering services
- Interconnection services adjacent to data center facilities
- Traffic exchange for internet service providers, content networks, and enterprises
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More About km-ix.net
Internet exchange points are shared facilities where networks interconnect directly rather than routing traffic through upstream transit providers. In enterprise and carrier environments, participation typically involves a port on a switched Ethernet fabric, a BGP session with one or more peers, and optional connectivity to a route server. Participating autonomous systems can exchange traffic over shorter paths, which may reduce latency and transit expenditure.
Architectures associated with this category rely on the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) for route exchange, IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging for traffic segmentation, and Ethernet switching for layer 2 transport. Operators commonly publish peering policies and provide route monitoring or looking glass tools so members can verify reachability. Typical members include internet service providers, content delivery networks, cloud platforms, and enterprise networks with public address space.
Internet exchange services are distinct from transit provision and from carrier-neutral colocation, although many exchanges operate within colocation facilities. Directory positioning places km-ix.net within the data center and interconnection category, with a focus on peering and network interconnection. For participating networks, direct peering supplements upstream transit connections, adds path redundancy, and can improve traffic routing efficiency for regional and content-heavy traffic flows.
Our description of km-ix.net. Updated October 2026.