LINX Wales at a Glance
Member Networks
Peak Traffic
Data Centre Locations
Our Services
Peering
Peering is when two or more networks connect directly to exchange internet traffic, making it faster and more efficient, reducing latency, and improving network reliability and speed.
At LINX, members can connect with hundreds of other networks through a trusted, high-performance platform. This direct interconnection improves network performance, enables greater control over traffic flows, and makes it simple to expand connectivity as demand grows.
Private VLAN
Private VLAN lets you securely separate and manage multiple network connections over a single physical port, helping to protect sensitive data and ensure efficient network management.
LINX's Private VLAN service offers a flexible, carrier-neutral platform that allows members to maintain private, isolated connections within the LINX infrastructure.
Closed User Group
Closed User Group enables members to establish a private, secure Layer 2 network connecting multiple sites, partners, or customers, facilitating controlled and efficient traffic exchange.
This service offers enhanced security, simplified management, and flexible scalability, all within LINX's trusted infrastructure.
DDoS Mitigation
LINX Protect is our free dedicated DDoS mitigation service, designed to help keep member networks secure and running smoothly. Available to all members peering via LINX route servers, it works by identifying and blocking malicious traffic during a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack.
By using Remotely Triggered Black Hole filtering, it diverts harmful traffic away from your infrastructure, minimising disruption, maintaining service availability, and safeguarding your network.
Why Connect at LINX Wales
Originally established in 2015 as IX Cardiff with the support of Cardiff City Council and the Welsh Government, LINX Wales is located at Vantage Data Centers CWL1 in Newport — one of Europe’s largest data centre campuses and the complete solution for keeping Welsh internet traffic local.
Keep Welsh traffic in Wales
LINX Wales keeps internet traffic between Welsh networks local — reducing unnecessary routing through London, cutting transit costs, and delivering better performance for Welsh businesses and their customers.
Lower latency
Direct interconnection in Wales means shorter paths and fewer hops — traffic moves faster between networks, improving performance for end users across the region.
Greater resilience
Peering locally reduces dependency on long-haul routes and distant exchange points, giving Welsh networks a more resilient and controllable internet infrastructure.
Lower network costs
Your first 10GE port and first service up to 4Gbps are included in the membership fee — making LINX Wales a cost-effective entry point for Welsh interconnection.
Control of traffic routing
Peering at LINX Wales puts you in direct control of how your traffic moves — reducing exposure to third-party transit providers and strengthening your overall security posture.
Europe’s largest data centre campus
LINX Wales is hosted at Vantage Data Centers CWL1 in Newport — Europe’s largest data centre campus, with 148MVA of available power and a broad range of regional, national and international connectivity providers on site.
LINX Wales is located at Vantage Data Centers CWL1, Newport:
