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Internet Exchange Lookup — IX Notes Workspace

Client-side IX paste-in workspace — asn-peering-lookup for ASN prefix context

How to Use This Tool

  1. Paste IX participant lists, PeeringDB exports, or route server notes into the textarea.
  2. Click Transform for local generic-text processing in browser.
  3. Output preserves input for IX research documentation.
  4. Copy organized notes into peering request templates.
  5. Run asn-peering-lookup on individual ASNs for bgp-route prefix context.
  6. Cross-reference IX MAC addresses and peering VLAN notes separately.

About This Tool

Internet exchange points — DE-CIX, AMS-IX, Equinix IX, and regional fabrics — connect networks for peering and traffic exchange. Peering coordinators maintain spreadsheets of IX presence, port speeds, and ASN participants discovered through PeeringDB, IX looking glasses, and conference notes. VSPIC internet-exchange-lookup uses MissingClientWidgets generic-text kind from missing-tools-handlers.generated.ts — local textarea for IX research paste-ins without server upload.

This page does not query IX participant APIs, PeeringDB facilities, or live route servers. For ASN registry and announced prefix snapshots, use asn-peering-lookup or bgp-route-lookup with bgp-route action. Paste IX looking glass output and PeeringDB exports here for organized documentation.

Common use cases

  • Inspect HTTP headers and user-agent strings
  • Analyze email headers for phishing investigation
  • Generate strong passwords for staging environments

Why use VSPIC for ?

  • Browser-only IX research workspace — no server upload.
  • Copy-friendly output for peering desk tickets.
  • Pairs with asn-peering-lookup for ASN prefix verification.
  • Free after page load — no account required.
  • Organize multi-IX presence notes in one panel.
  • Sensitive peering strategy notes stay on device until copied.

Internet exchanges in peering workflows

IXPs provide neutral Layer-2 fabrics where ASNs peer bilaterally or via route servers. PeeringDB documents which networks claim presence at which facilities — our page organizes pasted research, not live IX API queries.

Run asn-peering-lookup on candidate ASNs to verify prefix holdings before requesting IX cross-connects.

MissingClientWidgets generic-text kind

internet-exchange-lookup maps to type client, kind generic-text. ToolUiShell with Textarea and Transform — no extended API handler per missing-tools-handlers.generated.ts.

Relationship to asn-peering-lookup

asn-peering-lookup calls bgp-route for ASN registry and prefix samples. internet-exchange-lookup collates IX-specific pasted notes — facility IDs, port speeds, bilateral session status.

Use both when drafting peering requests: prefix proof from bgp-route, IX context from pasted PeeringDB rows here.

PeeringDB and looking glass follow-up

Export PeeringDB network detail JSON or copy looking glass tables into this workspace. Annotate last-verified date — IX participation changes with acquisitions.

Route server prefix counts differ from BGP global table — document source in notes.

IX LAN and MAC context

IX peering VLANs use allocated MAC addresses per port — document in notes separately. mac-address-lookup resolves OUI for IX switch infrastructure when needed.

Future IX API handlers

Dedicated IX lookup APIs may replace placeholder generic-text handler. Content will update when registry changes.

Privacy

Peering strategy notes may be commercially sensitive. Client-side processing on this page — clear textarea on shared workstations.

Important notes & limitations

  • Does not query internet exchange databases or PeeringDB APIs.
  • No live IX route server or looking glass integration on this slug.
  • generic-text passthrough — no automatic ASN or prefix parsing.
  • IX participant data freshness depends on sources you paste.
  • Not a replacement for PeeringDB or IX portal authoritative records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. VSPIC offers this internet exchange lookup at no cost with no account required. Results load in real time.

We do not permanently store your queries on our servers. Some tools run entirely in your browser; others fetch public data for the request only.

Yes. Open the page in any modern phone or tablet browser. Results work on Wi‑Fi and mobile data.

No. Browser text workspace only. Use asn-peering-lookup for bgp-route ASN data.

Paste PeeringDB or IX exports here. Live IX participant search requires external databases.

No. generic-text processing stays in your browser.

asn-peering-lookup runs bgp-route API. This page organizes IX-related pasted notes locally.

No. Input passes through unchanged for preservation.

Client kind generic-text in missing-tools-handlers.generated.ts.

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