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On this page, you’ll find the information you need to initiate peering. If you have questions, see the Support page.
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FAQ

What are the port speeds available and their prices?
1gbps Port1st port FREE – additional, $175/month 2nd port FREE if connected at a second NWAX POP
10gbps Port$175/month
25gbps Port$350/month
100gbps Port$1000/month
400gbps Port$2500/month
Non-hosted colo surcharge (currently only Pittock Building)$15/month for 10G port and paid additional 1G ports
$30/month for 25G port
$100/month for 100G port
$200/month for 400G port

No, NWAX does not charge activation or setup fees.

  • 1000BASE-LX/LH (single-mode 1310nm)
  • 10GBASE-LR (single-mode 1310nm)
  • 25GBASE-LR (single-mode 1310nm)
  • 100GBASE-LR1 (single-mode)
  • 100GBASE-LR4 (single-mode)

We may be able to support other optic frequencies on single mode fiber (CWDM, DWDM, 1550nm, BiDi, etc…) – please email us to inquire. Note that in these cases the member is required to provide the optics for both ends from a mutually agreeable supplier, the member is responsible for procuring spares, the optics must be programmed to be compatible with the NWAX equipment, and in the future if NWAX switches hardware platforms all responsibility for getting optics compatible with the new switches falls on the member.

You need:

  • An Autonomous System Number
    assigned by a Regional Internet Registry,
    such as ARIN
  • At least a /24 of IPv4 or a /48
    of IPv6 routable IP space
  • An account in PeeringDB.com
  • Equipment in or backhaul to the desired colo
  • Compliant media
  • Experience with router configuration
    and BGP
  • An entry in a supported Internet Routing
    Registry Database is required to join the
    route servers

At a high level, here are the steps.

1. Send an email to info at nwax.net with:

  • Your ASN,
  • The name of the colo where you want to connect, 
  • How many ports,
  • The speed of the ports, and
  • Whether you would like to use LACP.

2. Wait for the service order from us, then sign and return it.

3. We will send you an LOA to order the cross-connect.

4. When the cross-connect is complete, verify your light levels, and share them with us via email to noc at nwax.net.

5. Watch for a welcome message from our IXP Manager system, and set up your user account.

6. We will let you know when the port setup is complete. You can connect to the route server per the instructions in Documentation.

7. If there is a fee associated with your port speed, you will receive a member payment onboarding and contact preferences form. Complete and email the form to finance at nwax.net.

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