public-router.com
BGP exploration toolkit for routing analysis, prefix lookups, and network discovery
Learn the Internet: This platform is designed to help users understand how the internet works at its core�from BGP routing to prefix propagation across the global Default-Free Zone.
Overview
public-router.com is an educational and operational platform where
users can explore everything related to BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) and internet routing.
Similar to Hurricane Electric's BGP Toolkit, our platform provides comprehensive tools for
analyzing autonomous systems, prefix announcements, upstream relationships, and network
connectivity.
Platform Features
Prefix Lookup
Search for any IP prefix and see its current routing status in the DFZ
AS Analysis
Explore autonomous systems, their prefixes, and upstream/downstream relationships
Path Visualization
Visualize BGP AS paths and understand routing decisions
RIPE Atlas Probes
Execute RIPE Atlas probe commands for latency testing and network diagnostics
Available Tools
| DFZ Visibility | Check which prefixes from any AS are visible in the Default-Free Zone |
|---|---|
| Upstream Analysis | Identify the upstream transit providers and peering partners of any AS |
| Downstream Discovery | Find downstream networks and customers of transit providers |
| Latency Testing | Measure latency between network endpoints using RIPE Atlas infrastructure |
| Historical Data | View historical routing changes and prefix announcements over time |
| RPKI Validation | Check ROA status and RPKI validity of prefix announcements |
Who Should Use This
- Network Engineers: Troubleshoot routing issues and verify prefix propagation
- Students: Learn how BGP works and understand internet architecture
- Researchers: Analyze network topology and routing patterns
- ISP Operators: Monitor their own prefixes and peering relationships
- Security Analysts: Investigate routing anomalies and potential hijacks
Similar To
If you're familiar with these tools, you'll feel right at home with public-router.com: