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“Glue addresses” in networking

March 15, 2026June 10, 2019 by j2sw

The glue address is the address that binds, aka glues, your network to another network

Categories Internet Architecture, Network Operations Tags /30, dia, glue, peering, routing, upstream

The problem with peering from a logistics standpoint

March 15, 2026May 5, 2019 by j2sw

Many ISPs run into this problem as part of their growing pains.  This scenario usually starts happening with their third or 4th peer.

Categories Internet Architecture Tags bgp, internet, IX, peering, routing, upstream

Transit, peer, upstream. What do they all mean?

March 15, 2026May 4, 2019 by j2sw

As you dive into the realm of BGP, you will hear many terms in regards to peers.  Knowing their names AND your definition of them will serve you well.

Categories Internet Architecture Tags bandwidth, bgp, peer, transit, upstream

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