Re: Exchange Points and LIRs

[Carlos Friacas <]

On Thu, 10 Jul 2003, Havard Eidnes wrote:

> Hi,
>
> just an additional comment to add to Leo's message:
>
> The policy [0] speaks about IPv6 address allocation for the peering mesh
> itself.  However, many IXPs also establish separate "service networks"
> attached to the IXP, to provide various services, and I get the
> impression that the initial question really was about what he should do
> to get address space for the service network.
>
> I think the generic answer here is "get it from one or more of your
> upstream transit service providers", i.e. it's not covered by the "IPv6
> address allocation policy for IXPs".  In other words, there is nothing
> special about an IXP service network which warrants that it be treated
> different from anyone else.

Oh, no... not back to that discussion again! :-)

My issue is related to the requirement of having 3 members without
"default:" on their policy.
I can live with 3 (i think even 5 or 10 would be a better number), however
what i dont see fit is having the requirement for not defaulting.

Example:
a+ small country [somewhat different reality]
b+ 6 ISPs (6 autonomous systems)
c+ 2 tier-something carrier
d+ IXP has 8 members (b plus c)
Outcome: IXP doesnt qualify to get an "IXP allocation"
         (/48 or /64, i dont mind that...).


> Regards,
>
> - Håvard
>
> [0] http://www.ripe.net/ripe/docs/ipv6-policy-ixp.html
>


Regards,

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