Connecting to CNX

Connect to CNX

Q: Who can to connect to the exchanges?

A: CNX membership is open to all organizations that have their own internet resources (ASN and IPv4/IPv6 address space)

Q: Who to reach out to?

A: You can contact our customer service

Q: What do you need to sign?

A: please check out our sign-up page for the necessary paperwork.

Services

Q: What services does CNX offer?

A: CNX offers Internet peering, private network interconnect (PNI) and colocation services for network equipment.

Q: What additional services does CNX provide?

A: In addition to our commercial services, CNX hosts and provides free access to critical internet infrastructure and community services, including; DNS Root Servers, PCH Top Level Domain Services, AS112 Project Services, Looking Glasses, Quad9 Secure DNS Resolver, NTP Service, RPKI Validator, Route Servers.

Where and how to connect

Q: Where can i connect to CNX?

A: CNX is a distributed exchange across multiple data centers in Phnom Penh, you can connect at any location to the exchange. We have 3 location where you can bring your own fiber, and we are available in several data centers for cross-connections. See our list of locations for more details and how you can connect at each location.

Q: Which cable network provider can i use?

A: At location where we provide a outdoor ODF, you can connect with any of the licensed cable network providers or bring your own cable to connect if you have the necessary regulatory permissions.

Q: What equipment is required for connecting to CNX

A: You require a router that supports BGP4, and you need to provide standard compatible fiber transceiver (SFP,SFP+,QSFP28) and the necessary cables. CNX is maintaining several route servers and we have about 120,000 routes on CNX. Your hardware should be powerful enough to handle this, and the related traffic. If you're in doubt, speak to your router vendor, or ask our helpful NOC Team

Q: What port speed does CNX support for peering?

A: We support connections at 1/10/100GE single mode fiber ports, and link aggregation of ports.

Costs

Q: What are the costs to connect to CNX?

A: CNX only charges for switch ports, not for peering services or usage. In addition we offer co-location at selected facilities. The complete price list for our services.

Q: Are there any cross-connect charges

A: There are no cross-connect charges when connecting directly to the exchange via our outdoor ODF. If you cross-connect to CNX within a data center, there maybe charges from the facility provider for the connection. CNX cross-connect charges only apply for connections between co-located equipment within our installation.