Central Michigan Internet Exchange

ABOUT

Welcome to the Central Michigan Internet Exchange (CM-IX).

Established in 2024, CM-IX is a neutral platform designed to bring local traffic exchange and access to content networks directly to central Michigan. Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) located at CM-IX ensure swift and efficient delivery of online content, leading to faster load times and an enriched online experience for residents and businesses alike. Whether you're an Internet Service Provider, content provider, local enterprise, government, financial, or educational institution, CM-IX welcomes you to join, connect locally, and contribute to the transformation of connectivity in central Michigan.

CM-IX is located in a carrier neutral data center in Mount Pleasant Michigan. Interconnection is possible at multiple points around central Michigan.

1G, 10G, 25G, and 100G ports are available to members on a redundant switch fabric.

CM-IX is fee-free
No cross connect charges

About

SERVICES

Multilateral
Peering

Peer and exchange traffic with multiple members utilizing a single BGP session with one or two route servers, over the shared fabric using exchange IP space.

Use the provided BGP communities to control route policy if desired.

Bilateral
Peering

Peer and exchange traffic directly with individual members over the shared fabric, using exchange IP space.

Can be used in combination with multilateral peering.

Private
VLAN

Peer and exchange traffic with individual members over private VLANS, using member IP space.

Purchase transit or other services from members using private VLANS on the same IX port or separate ports.

VLAN ID's are assigned by the exchange.

Direct Content Access

Direct access to content networks.

Higher utilization of the exchange will increase the opportunity for adding additional content access.

Management Tools

The CM-IX portal contains tools to manage and monitor connection to the exchange. These include, looking glass, statistics, port information, member list with contact information and peer tracking.

Cost Free Support

CM-IX provides cost free support to local organizations interested in obtaining an ASN and address space but don't know where to start.

Configuration assistance for peering is also available upon request.

Servies

MEMBERS

Member	ASN	Speed	IPv4 Address	IPv6 Address	Route Server	Policy	Status
CM-IX Route Server 1	397186		207.241.143.2	2606:E400:241:143::2		Open	Active
CM-IX Route Server 2	397186		207.241.143.3	2606:E400:241:143::3		Open	Active
CM-IX Route Server 3 - CDN	397186		207.241.143.4	2606:E400:241:143::4		Open	Active
CMS Internet	26271	100G	207.241.143.10	2606:E400:241:143::10	Yes	Open	Active
CMS Internet	26271	100G	207.241.143.11	2606:E400:241:143::11	Yes	Open	Connecting
Isabella Bank Corporation	33583	10G	207.241.143.12	2606:E400:241:143::12	Yes	Open	Connecting
HomeWorks Connect	396905	10G	207.241.143.13	2606:E400:241:143::13	Yes	Open	Active
HomeWorks Connect	396905	10G	207.241.143.14	2606:E400:241:143::14	Yes	Open	Active
Central Michigan University	27274	10G	207.241.143.15	2606:E400:241:143::15	Yes	Open	Connecting
Winn Telecom	17143	10G	207.241.143.16	2606:E400:241:143::16	Yes	Open	Connecting

CDN	Status
Netflix	Active
Microsoft	Active

Members

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

Membership is open to any organization meeting the following requirements:

Control of an AS Number
Control of IPv4 /24 or larger and/or IPv6 /48 or larger
Entry in peeringdb.com
Network access to CMS Internet DC1 Data Center, Mount Pleasant MI

CONTACT

For interest in connecting to the exchange or for any general questions please contact us at:

peering@cm-ix.com
(844) CMI-CMIX

Contact

ABOUT

SERVICES

Multilateral Peering

Peer and exchange traffic with multiple members utilizing a single BGP session with one or two route servers, over the shared fabric using exchange IP space. Use the provided BGP communities to control route policy if desired.

Bilateral Peering

Peer and exchange traffic directly with individual members over the shared fabric, using exchange IP space. Can be used in combination with multilateral peering.

Private VLAN

Peer and exchange traffic with individual members over private VLANS, using member IP space. Purchase transit or other services from members using private VLANS on the same IX port or separate ports. VLAN ID's are assigned by the exchange.