BGP Peering: Direct Network Interconnection
Establish direct BGP sessions with our network for optimal routing and reduced latency. Perfect for ISPs, CDNs, content providers, and enterprises requiring granular traffic control and path optimization.
Our BGP peering infrastructure is part of our comprehensive IP transit services, offering you the flexibility to shape traffic flows, implement custom routing policies, and reduce transit costs through direct interconnection.
Designed for network engineers who understand BGP-4 and need production-grade peering with 24/7 NOC support. Bring your own ASN or use ours to announce your prefixes.
Quick Summary
Direct BGP peering with 1000+ networks across major European IXPs for optimized routing.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| BGP Version | BGP-4 (RFC 4271) |
| Session Types | eBGP (External), iBGP (Internal) |
| IPv4 Support | Full BGP table or partial routes |
| IPv6 Support | Native dual-stack |
| ASN Support | 2-byte and 4-byte ASN |
| Route Filtering | Prefix lists, AS-PATH, communities |
| BFD Support | Bidirectional Forwarding Detection |
| MD5 Authentication | Supported |
| Session Setup | 24-48 hours |
| Port Speed | 1 Gbps - 100 Gbps |
| Locations | Paris, Lille, + remote peering |
| Redundancy | Dual routers recommended |
| Monitoring | 24/7 NOC + NetFlow |
| SLA | 99.9% BGP session uptime |
BGP Features
Full Table or Partial Routes
Receive full Internet routing table (900k+ routes) or partial routes based on your requirements.
Advanced Route Filtering
AS-PATH filtering, prefix lists, BGP communities for granular traffic engineering.
BFD for Fast Failover
Sub-second failure detection with Bidirectional Forwarding Detection protocol.
4-Byte ASN Support
Support for modern 4-byte ASN (RFC 6793) alongside legacy 2-byte ASN.
MD5 Authentication
Secure BGP sessions with MD5 password authentication (RFC 2385).
BGP Communities
Use standard and extended communities for traffic shaping and route tagging.
Use Cases
ISP Multi-Homing
Establish redundant BGP sessions with multiple upstreams for path diversity and failover.
CDN/Content Providers
Optimize content delivery with direct peering to reduce latency and transit costs.
Enterprise Multi-Site
Connect multiple datacenter locations with private iBGP for consistent routing.
Traffic Engineering
Shape inbound/outbound traffic using AS-PATH prepending, MED, and local preference.
BGP Session Setup
Requirements
- Valid ASN (2-byte or 4-byte)
- IPv4 and/or IPv6 addresses
- LOA (Letter of Authorization) if announcing PI space
- Route objects registered in IRR (Internet Routing Registry)
Process
- 1Submit peering request with ASN and prefixes
- 2We verify route objects and authorization
- 3Exchange session details (IP addresses, MD5 password)
- 4Configure BGP session on both sides
- 5Session establishes, routes exchanged
- 6Production traffic flows within 24-48 hours
Why Virtuasys BGP Peering?
Experienced NOC
Network engineers who understand BGP routing policies
Fast Setup
24-48 hour session establishment
Flexible Policies
Custom route filtering and traffic engineering
No Hidden Costs
Transparent pricing, no setup fees
24/7 Support
NOC available for BGP troubleshooting
Multi-Location
Paris, Lille, plus remote peering options
BGP Best Practices
We recommend:
Dual Sessions
Two routers for redundancy
Route Filtering
Always filter announcements and received routes
BFD
Enable for fast failover (<1 second detection)
MD5 Auth
Secure all production BGP sessions
Monitoring
Use NetFlow to track traffic patterns
Documentation
Maintain up-to-date routing policies
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about direct network interconnection
References
- BGP-4 Protocol: RFC 4271 (IETF)
- Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD): RFC 5880 (IETF)
- 4-Byte ASN Support: RFC 6793 (IETF)
- MD5 Authentication: RFC 2385 (IETF)