AS202941

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our network and peering

• Why do Servers show a 256k.net Domain ending?

  Our backbone of BGP routers, virtual machines, general servers, and hypervisors each carry a unique hostname, allowing us to identify and locate them within seconds. For labeling and reverse DNS, we operate the 256k.net domain: every server runs under a 256k.net subdomain. While multiple hostnames can be assigned to a single server, the reverse DNS on our networks will always resolve to 256k.net.

• What does 256K even stand for?

  Throughout the history of the internet, several major routing table overflows have shaped the landscape � most notably the 128k, 256k, and 512k incidents that impacted a majority of Cisco routers. These past limits serve as reminders that the boundaries of yesterday should not define the possibilities of tomorrow.

• Do you charge for peering?

  No! We believe in an open Internet where connectivity should be free and accessible. We do not charge for peering and we do not pay for peering. We prefer IX peering over private interconnects and have no minimum traffic requirements.

• What is your peering policy?

  We maintain an Open peering policy. We peer with anyone who wants to peer with us, regardless of traffic volume or network size. We strongly prefer Internet Exchange peering but will consider private interconnects in certain cases.