Re: "Peering Router"

[Mark Tinka via NANOG <nanog () lists nanog org>]

On 08/05/2026 22:12, Seth Mattinen via NANOG wrote:
> I personally don't mix transit and peering duties on the same device. 
> I have a dedicated router for peering sessions and a dedicated router 
> for each transit provider. I find it easier to manage and it limits 
> scope if one of them has a problem or needs an update since it only 
> affects its own playground.

This.

A dedicated peering router also ensures you eliminate providing transit 
to a peer if you make a configuration error, as the peering router 
neither carries the DFZ nor 0/0, ::/0.

Mark.
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