October's Hot Tip: finding Peering sites
We know the internet can sometimes seem like a deep dark abyss, so we wanted to shed some light by offering you some hints and tips in every issue.
This month’s tip relates to that ever burning question: “How do I use more of my Peering Allowance?”. Here’s a tip that can help you figure out which websites are “peered”.
Trace route, that’s right I said it, trace route! This little system lets you check the route taken by your traffic from your computer to its final destination; it’s like a GPS for the internet. The purpose is to determine if the traffic goes through a peering network, for example in WA it’s the WAIX network.
To find out how to run a trace route, download the PDF guide for your operating system below;
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