The University of New Mexico

How To Connect

To request service, please complete the Functional Requirements Request form. An ABQG Network Engineer will review your functional requirements and contact you.

Services

These Ethernet connection options are available at all ABQG nodes:

  • 10 Gigabit
  • 1 Gigabit
  • Fast Ethernet

The ABQG facilities use Cisco switches, housed in secure, non-public, environmentally-controlled facilities with state-of-the-art cable management systems, HVAC, fire suppression systems, access-control and battery power backups.

Pricing

ABQG is a cost-effective way for connecting to many international research and education networks.

Pricing matrix available soon.

NOTE: The port cost does not include third-party fees.

Fees are billed on a quarterly or annual basis, pending negotiation.

Flexibility with Diverse Opportunities

All ABQG partners will automatically peer.

  • ABQG is an ATM-free zone.
  • Any IP traffic accepted.
  • Multicast enabled with PIM-SM snooping.
  • Self-configured peering — peer with who you want.
  • Self-configured peering — you control your BGP peering routes.
  • No AUP
  • Support available 24 hours/365 days

Policies and Requirements

All policies and standards at this are current as within Participant's ABQG Agreement.

To Cross-Connect, contact one of the following entities:

Qwest for QMOE or point to point service

TWTC for TWTC Native LAN service or point to point service

DoIT for RioGrande Fiber service

ABQG Fiber Co for all UNM affiliated departments