MikroTikSA Networks (AS328633) — Open Peering Policy

1. Overview

MikroTikSA Networks (AS328633) maintains an Open Peering Policy. We are committed to establishing settlement-free interconnection with reliable networks at common Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) and select facilities to improve routing efficiency, lower latency, and enhance the overall end-user experience for both our customers and the broader Internet community.

2. General Principles

• Settlement-Free: Peering with MikroTikSA Networks is strictly settlement-free (mutual and reciprocal exchange of traffic without financial compensation).
• Open Access: We welcome peering requests from any network that meets our basic technical requirements outlined below.
• Reciprocity: Peers are expected to maintain stable connectivity, appropriate route filters, and keep their PeeringDB records updated.

3. Technical Requirements

To establish a direct BGP peering session with AS328633, prospective peers must satisfy the following technical criteria:

• Autonomous System Number (ASN): The peer must possess a globally unique, publicly routed ASN registered with an appropriate RIR (e.g., AFRINIC, APNIC, ARIN, LACNIC, RIPE NCC).
• Routing Registries (IRR / RPKI):
  • All prefixes announced to us must be properly registered in an IRR (e.g., AFRINIC, RIPE, RADb) using an AS-SET.
  • Route Origin Authorizations (ROAs) must be valid and kept up to date for all announced prefixes to support RPKI validation (Route Origin Validation).
• BGP Configuration:
  • Sessions must run BGP-4 for IPv4 and BGP Multiprotocol (IPv6) where applicable.
  • Max-prefix limits must be enforced on both sides to prevent accidental prefix leaks.
• Traffic & Routing Hygiene:
  • Peers must filter out bogons, martians, default routes (0.0.0.0/0 and ::/0), and any routes originating outside their authorized customer/infrastructure scope.
  • No transit leakage: Peers must not point static routes, default routes, or use MikroTikSA Networks as a backup transit provider without a formal agreement.

4. Interconnection Locations

MikroTikSA Networks is actively present at major data centers and Internet Exchange Points in South Africa, including:

• NAPAfrica (Johannesburg & Cape Town)
• CINX (Cape International Exchange)
• Facilities: Teraco (Isando / Cape Town campuses)

We support both public peering via IXP route servers and direct bilateral sessions (IPv4 and IPv6) at our common points of presence.

5. Network Information

6. Contact Information

For new peering requests, maintenance coordination, or routing issues, please contact our Network Operations Center (NOC):

• Peering Requests & Operations: peering@mikrotiksa.com
• Phone / NOC: +27 83 456 2002