THE KANSAS CITY INTERNET EXCHANGE

3 LOCATIONS, 29 MEMBERS AND NO EXCHANGE FEES

29 MEMBERS

Peer with our many local and global providers.

NO FEES

The KCiX offers its members ports on its peering fabric free of charge.

Join KCiX

The KCiX is continually adding new members!

Fill out the form below or email info@kcix.net to get started!

1.28Tb/s SWITCHING

The Kansas City Internet eXchange is built on Cisco and Brocade switches with over 1.2Tb/s switching capacity and 900 mp/s forwarding. This allows our members to benefit from line rate switching within our nodes.

3 LOCATIONS

KCiX currently operates 3 nodes in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area with more being planned. Crossconnects can be made with either copper up to 1Gbps, fiber up to 40Gbps QSFP, or multiple ports in a LAG.

NO FEES

The Kansas City Internet eXchange is a free and open peering point available to anyone meeting the peering requirements. We operate as a member driven organization and as such, rely on the generosity of our members and others for needed resources.

SERVICES

The KCiX offers the following services free of charge:

Dedicated Ethernet port for peering
Access to the KCiX membership control panel
Access to the KCiX members mailing list
MPLA Route Server
Private Peering

Physical Connections Available (Varies by node):

Copper 100Mbps and 1Gbps
Fiber 1Gbps, 10Gbps, or 40Gbps
Multiple port LAGs Available

KCiX does not provide hosting, colocation, local loop, or internet service.

OUR MEMBERS

Member	AS#	KCiX V4 IP	KCiX V6 IP	Bandwidth	Node	Peering Policy	RS?
Wholesale Internet	32097	206.51.7.1	2001:504:1B:1::1	10Gbps	mci.oak1	Open	Y
1&1 Internet	8560	206.51.7.2	2001:504:1B:1::2	10Gbps	mci.grand1	Open	Y
JCHost	17019	206.51.7.3	2001:504:1B:1::3	1Gbps	mci.bur1	Open	N
WAN Security	1421	206.51.7.4	2001:504:1B:1::4	10Gbps	mci.grand1	Open	N
Hurricane Electric	6939	206.51.7.5	2001:504:1B:1::5	10Gbps	mci.grand1	Open	N
Netsolus	36489	206.51.7.8	2001:504:1B:1::8	1Gbps	mci.oak1	Open	Y
Accuserv	64236	206.51.7.9	2001:504:1B:1::9	1Gbps	mci.oak1	Open	Y
Joe's DataCenter	19969	206.51.7.10	2001:504:1B:1::10	1Gbps	mci.oak1	Open	Y
KANREN	2495	206.51.7.15	2001:504:1B:1::15	10Gbps	mci.grand1	Open	Y
MOREnet	2572	206.51.7.18	2001:504:1B:1::18	10Gbps	mci.grand1	Open	Y
KCFiber/liNKCity	11708	206.51.7.19	2001:504:1B:1:19	1Gbps	mci.grand1	Open	Y
Bluebird Network	62943	206.51.7.20	2001:504:1B:1::20	10Gbps	mci.grand1	Open	Y
Insight Consulting	46933	206.51.7.21	2001:504:1B:1::21	1Gbps	mci.oak1	Open	N
nDeviX	25861	206.51.7.22	2001:504:1B:1::22	1Gbps	mci.oak1	Open	Y
NOCIX	33387	206.51.7.24	2001:504:1B:1::24	10Gbps	mci.bur1	Open	Y
RAMHost	53841	206.51.7.25	2001:504:1B:1::25	1Gbps	mci.oak1	Open	Y
Google Fiber	16591	206.51.7.30	2001:504:1B:1::30	10Gbps	mci.grand1	Selective	N
BankonIT	46416	206.51.7.32	2001:504:1B:1::32	1Gbps	mci.grand1	Open	Y
Google Cache	36040	206.51.7.33	2001:504:1B:1::33	10Gbps	mci.grand1	Open	Y
Cloudflare	13335	206.51.7.34	2001:504:1B:1::34	20Gbps	mci.grand1	Open	Y
Yahoo	10310	206.51.7.35	2001:504:1B:1::35	10Gbps	mci.grand1	Open	N
k12 itc, Inc	15188	206.51.7.36	2001:504:1B:1::36	10Gbps	mci.grand1	Open	N
Netflix	2906	206.51.7.37	2001:504:1B:1::37	10Gbps	mci.grand1	Open	Y
Yomura Corporation	7363	206.51.7.38	2001:504:1B:1::38	10Gbps	mci.oak1	Open	N
Jack Henry & Associates	14010	206.51.7.39	2001:504:1B:1::39	1Gbps	mci.grand1	Open	N
Kansas Fiber Network, LLC	13329	206.51.7.40	2001:504:1B:1::40	1Gbps	mci.grand1	Open	N
Wholesale Internet	32097	206.51.7.100	2001:504:1B:1::100	20Gbps	mci.grand1	Open	Y
KCIX Route Server	40542	206.51.7.126	2001:504:1B:1::126	1Gbps	mci.grand1	Open	Y

General peering and route server information can be obtained by emailing noc@kcix.net.

Want to become a member? Fill in following information to get started. We will contact you once your request has been reviewed.

ABOUT US

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KCiX?
KCIX is a Free Internet Exchange Point (FIXP) created and operating since 2006. It provides a physical ethernet switched infrastructure to ISPs and Internet related business companies to exchange IP traffic.
Why is peering at The Kansas City Internet Exchange free?
KCIX has been created to help Internet development and traffic optimization in the Kansas City Metropolitain Area. With no recurring charge members can easily exchange traffic and optimize their network performances. KCIX wants to provide companies an alternative peering network for performance and redundancy reasons.
May I sell Internet transit over KCiX?
Please contact us with details.
Who are KCiX members?
Most members are ISPs, ASPs or Telecom operators.
May I sell services to others members using KCIX?
Yes you may.
Who can join KCiX?
Any legal entity with a valid Autonomous System Number (ASN) is welcome at KCiX.
How can I join KCiX?
First read and make sure you agree to our policies and then fill out the form above. We will get back to you with instructions
What are KCiX usage policy/rules?
KCiX usage policy is available here
Is KCiX really free of charge?
Since 2006 KCiX has provided interconnections free of charge. While connecting to us is free, you may incur cross connect or other fees from the host datacenter.
How is KCiX working technically?
KCIX is based on Brocade VDX switches. Our route server is a Cisco ASR. Each POP is interconnected through dark fiber.
Does KCiX sell bandwidth/colocation/web hosting/etc?
No. We are strictly an exchange point. Our sponsors can provide you with other services as needed.

Contact Information:

icon 1 1321 Burlington, Suite F, North Kansas City, MO 64116

icon 2 (816) 550-9030

icon 3 KCiX.NET

Management Information:

Executive Director - Aaron Wendel

Exchange Admin - Brandon Mulligan