About this document
Understanding Internet Interconnection by John Williams is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses Internet interconnection, focusing on Autonomous Systems (AS), peering relationships, and Internet exchange points (IXPs). It explains the structure of the Internet as a network of networks, detailing the roles of Tier 1 ISPs and the dynamics of customer-provider relationships. Additionally, it highlights the complexities and disputes surrounding peering agreements, using the example of the Level 3 and Cogent peering dispute to illustrate the impact on global Internet connectivity.
- Author
- John Williams
- Language
- EN