I performed some traceroute tests using the public looking glass of another organization/provider. I found that some test functions, like Ping and Traceroute, were launched using RIPE Atlas probes. It looks impressive and kind of funny.
In the previous year, the provider developed a web interface and API to launch commands from their own PE (Provider Edge) or Internet BG (Border Gateway) routers and return the results. The geographical router list allows users to select region-based tests.
This seems to be a new method using RIPE Atlas, where queries can be made via an API. The web interface lets users select which probe to use for the measurement, deducting the web provider’s “RIPE Atlas Credits” for each test.
However, I’m wondering — since looking glass aims to provide insights into a specific network provider’s or AS owner’s network — if we’re using this method, why not just go to the official RIPE Atlas website to launch the test?
Well, I guess the more user-friendly web portal makes it easier for users.
Pingnetbox – http://www.pingnetbox.com
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