LESSON 77
PEER-TO-PEER
PEER-TO-PEER FUNCTIONS
Peer-to-peer (P2P) network is a network with all the nodes acting as both servers and clients. A PC can access files located on another PC and can also provide files to other PCs.
A P2P network usually uses twisted-pair or coaxial cable because these cables are cheaper and easier to work with.
P2P network is the best choice to set up a network with less than 10 computers.
P2P network is easier to manage as long as there are network cards installed on the PCs and connection can be done with a network cable. To share the resources, each PC must have the necessary program.
There is no central server or central router managing a P2P network.
Wireless networking can be an example of a P2P network as you only need a wireless card,
connect it to an existing wireless network and resources can be shared
Limewire, Bearshare and Kazaa are all examples of software applications for peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing.
