Project Background

This project is inspired by the likes of DN42, PeerIX, and EFTI (which faltered in the early stages). The primary purpose of this project is to create an Internet-Lite environment where participants are able to employ Internet technologies in a private, learning-focused environment. In lieu of creating dedicated physical infrastructure for NX3, participants will be able to connect to each other via network tunnels (GRE, OpenVPN, WireGuard, Tinc, IPsec), and exchange routes via the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). Network addresses will be assigned in an IANA private range, using private AS numbers for BGP sessions.

Generally, the steps to get connected are as follows:

1. Register your info in the registry
2. Find Peers
3. Connect to your peers
   • You'll likely do this step via VPN tunnels, as establishing physical infrastructure is expensive
4. Start a BGP session with your peers
5. Profit!