CNX is proud to offer a range of community services designed to enhance the stability, security, and performance of the internet. These services are available to all CNX members and the broader network community, helping to strengthen collaboration and operational excellence.
DNS Root Servers
CNX provides access to DNS Root Servers, ensuring low-latency DNS resolution for all peering participants. Access to these servers is automatic if you are peering with the CNX route server.
| Root Server | Operator | Supported by |
|---|---|---|
| D-Root | University of Maryland USA | PCH |
| E-Root | NASA - PCH, USA | PCH |
| I-Root | NetNod, Sweden | Netnode |
| M-Root | WIDE, Japan | APNIC |
PCH Top Level Domain Services
Through our partnership with Packet Clearing House (PCH), CNX supports Top Level Domain (TLD) services. Access is automatic for networks peering with the CNX route server, facilitating improved DNS performance and resilience.
AS112 Project Services
CNX hosts AS112 services to handle reverse DNS queries for private IP addresses, reducing unnecessary traffic on the global internet. Networks peering with the CNX route server automatically gain access to this service.
Quad9 Secure DNS Resolver
CNX supports the Quad9 DNS resolver service, which protects users against phishing, malware, and other threats. For more information and setup details, visit Quad9.
NTP Service
CNX offers precise time synchronization through its NTP servers:
ntp01.sabay.comntp02.sabay.com
Members can configure their systems to use these servers for accurate timekeeping. Our ntp servers also support the kh.pool.ntp.org pool.
RPKI Validator
CNX supports routing security through its RPKI Validator service. Our validator is accessible at:
validator.cnx.net.kh:3323Web UI
We utilize Routinator 3000 to ensure real-time validation of BGP announcements.
Route Servers
CNX operates route servers to simplify peering. For more details and connection instructions, visit our Route Servers page.
Looking Glasses
CNX provides Looking Glass tools to gain insight into routing and network paths. Explore this service on our Looking Glasses page.
RIPE Atlas Anchors
CNX hosts a RIPE Atlas Anchor node to facilitate non-partisan measurements for the network community. We encourage peering participants and the broader network community to join the RIPE Atlas project. If you need credits to perform experiments using the RIPE Atlas network, please feel free to contact us.