Peering (more)
Mandatory Multi-Lateral Peering (MMLP)
- Each participant is required to peer with every other participant as part of their IXP membership
- Has no history of success — the practice is discouraged
Multi-Lateral Peering (MLP)
- Each participant peers with every other participant
Bi-Lateral Peering
- Participants set up peering with each other according to their own requirements and business relationships
- This is the most common situation at IXPs today