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Connection agreement
This is UNI•C's standard agreement with any network wishing to establish a data connection
to the DIX. This connection agreement is not to be confused with the set
of bilateral DIX peering agreements which are
set up between the connecting network and other networks on the DIX.
This document can be downloaded in different formats.
UNI•C, which operates the DIX, the Danish Internet eXchange, and THE_OPERATOR
hereby enter into this agreement on cooperation, as set out below, between
the peering point and THE_OPERATOR's network OP_NET.
1. Object of the agreement
The Danish Internet eXchange is operated by UNI•C. The general purpose of the peering point is to promote
the use of data communication and to provide a framework for cooperation
that will allow the users of the participating networks to communicate with
each other in the easiest way possible. The cooperation will, by implication,
follow the prevailing rules and practices of the worldwide IP-network, the
Internet, which each of the participating networks are a part of.
2. Connecting OP_NET to the DIX
2.1 General provisions
The connection will be effected by THE_OPERATOR placing terminal
equipment, in the form of an IP router, by the DIX. The router will be connected
to OP_NET on the one hand and to a neutral LAN network, provided
by the DIX, on the other hand. The DIX is located in UNI•C's operations room in Lyngby near Copenhagen
as well as in InterXions operations rooms in Ballerup.
Choice and configuration of terminal equipment must be made in consultation
with the master operator in charge of the DIX. The following principles
apply to the neutral LAN network:
- The connection must be implemented so that each network operator
is able to control its internal traffic. Consequently, traffic being
addressed within OP_NET will remain on OP_NET.
- Operators joining the neutral LAN network are free to set up bilateral
network connections independently of the DIX.
- Routing must be structured so that a network is always identified
as being the same AS as "source as" even when it involves more than
one peering point.
- The connection is implemented by way of a BGP protocol. Currently
BGP4 is being used.
- Each operator is free to determine its policy towards each of the
other network operators connected to the DIX.
- IGP protocols (RIP, IGRP, ISIS, OSPF, etc.)
are not to be used or transmitted.
THE_OPERATOR will pay all costs related to connecting the OP_NET
to the DIX.
THE_OPERATOR must ensure that allocation and registration of IP addresses
and domain names and other administration, configuration and handling of
name servers are effected in cooperation with UNI•C. Furthermore, this must
be effected in accordance with common Internet practice and in such a way
as to alleviate traffic flows.
Correspondingly, UNI•C undertakes to cooperate with THE_OPERATOR
in respect of the function of the peering point and also to provide the
necessary assistance to THE_OPERATOR on normal terms.
2.2 Exclusion and disruption
The parties are entitled to verify, by the use of spot checks, that the
conditions applying to traffic on their own network are being adhered to.
Under certain circumstances, UNI•C or THE_OPERATOR may disrupt the
connection between the neutral LAN network and the OP_NET. These
circumstances are:
- if the operations are in conflict with the rules stipulated by international
networks to which either OP_NET or other participating operators
are connected.
- if the users deliberately misuse the networks in any other way, or
- if such use causes an unreasonable load to the network of individual
parties or in any other way becomes a threat to the function and applicability
of the network.
Each party shall seek to contact the other before such disruption is effected.
In matters of urgency, however, disruption may be effected immediately.
Regarding the DIX, contact must be made to a member of the UNI•C operations
staff.
3. International connections
This agreement confers no rights upon either party to use the other party's international connections.
4. Rights
All parties undertake to observe any and all rights owned by equipment and software suppliers
servicing any other party connected to the DIX.
5. Liability
No party to this agreement can be held liable for indirect or consequential damage.
- All liability rests with the users of OP_NET with respect to
the correctness and suitability of any and all information transmitted
and any and all results thereby obtained.
6. Updating of equipment
The parties are entitled to install new versions of equipment and software.
7. Other provisions
7.1 Transfer
No party to this agreement may transfer its part of this agreement to any
third party without the approval of the other party. THE_OPERATOR
may, however, transfer its part of this agreement to a sub-supplier or a
service provider upon giving notice to UNI•C of such transfer.
7.2 Legal disputes
Any dispute and controversy arising out of or in connection with this Agreement
shall be referred to arbitration according to Danish law.
8. Duration of the agreement
This agreement shall take effect as from the date of signature and remain in force for a period
of one year, after which it shall be extended automatically by periods of
one year unless terminated by either party giving three months notice in
writing prior to the expiry of a one-year period.
9. Contact persons
UNI•C administrative contacts are:
Martin Bech (primary)
UNI•C
DTU bldg. 356
DK-2800 Lyngby
Denmark
Tel: +45 35 87 88 89
Fax: +45 35 87 88 90
Email: Martin.Bech@uni-c.dk
Jan Ferré (secondary)
UNI•C
DTU bldg. 356
DK-2800 Lyngby
Denmark
Tel: +45 35 87 88 89
Fax: +45 35 87 89 90
Email: netdrift@forskningsnettet.dk
UNI•C technical contacts are: UNI•C netdrift, DIX@uni-noc.dk, +45 3587-8222
OP_NET administrative contacts to be included on the Administrative
contacts list and dix-adm mailing list are:
Admin 1, Address, Phone, Mail
Admin 2, Address, Phone, Mail
OP_NET technical contacts to be included on the Technical contacts list
and dix-tech mailing list are:
Technical 1, Address, Phone, Mail
Technical 2, Address, Phone, Mail
OP_NET financial contacts (if different from the administrative
contacts) are:
Financial 1, Address, Phone, Mail
Financial 2, Address, Phone, Mail
10. Signatures
For and on behalf of UNI•C:
For and on behalf of THE_OPERATOR:
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