The first step in joining SCDP is to pick a prefix. This is as simple as adding an entry to the table on the main page and self-assigning a prefix that does not conflict with those already listed. It is recommended that you create a page for yourself so you can share details about your network.

After you've picked a prefix, you will want to take a look at the network diagram to see how current trunking is arranged. Various peers can trunk using varying technologies as follows:

This trunking method requires a Cisco Integrated Services Router or similar that can support a Channelized T1/E1 Circuit Emulation Module like the NM-CEM-4TE1.