P2P Networks

• P2P Stands for Peer to Peer• A network of personal computers, each of which acts as both

client and sever, so that each can exchange files and email directly with every other computer on the network.

• Each computer can access any of the others. • P2P networking has generated tremendous interest.

What Are They?

Types of P2P Networks

• Computers in a peer to peer network are typically situated physically near to each other and run similar networking protocols and software. Before home networking became popular, only small businesses and schools built peer to peer networks.

Traditional P2P Networks

• Residential users configure their computers in peer workgroups to allow sharing of files, printers and other resources equally among all of the devices.

Home P2P Networks

• Most people will know P2P for file sharing.• Very easy to download and install.• Numerous P2P networks and P2P software

applications exist.

P2P File Sharing Networks

• You can configure computers in peer to peer workgroups to allow sharing of files, printers and other resources across all of the devices.

• On the Internet, peer to peer networks handle a very high volume of file sharing traffic by distributing the load across many computers.

• P2P Networks are a great way to connect and send resources to people in an easy way.

Benefits of P2P Networks

• Can be illegal:• Copyright Infringement• Computer Hacking

Risks of P2P Networks

Conclusion