Getting Started

If you'd like to participate at one of the Exchanges then you'll need:

• a router that supports BGP-4 - check with your supplier
• a block of IP addresses to advertise - we can't supply these addresses. You'll either have them already or need to get a block addresses from your ISP or directly from APNIC.
• an Autonomous System (AS) number - you may already have one assigned by APNIC. We'll assign one for you if you haven't got one.
• to complete the application form.

Once you've completed the form we'll send you some details on the IP address you will use on your router attached to the Exchange and a sample config for Zebra or Quagga on a Unix based router. This config will also be very similar to the config need for a Cisco router. If you are using another type of router you'll need to do a little more work.