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LESSON 4 Peer To Peer Network

A peer-to-peer network directly connects devices without additional networking devices between them. Each device has equivalent capabilities and responsibilities and can decide what data and devices to share. There is no central point of control or administrator. Windows users can set up a peer-to-peer network by assigning each computer a unique IP address in the same subnet, setting the same workgroup name, enabling network discovery and file sharing. A client-server network has servers that provide requested information or services to clients.

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LESSON 4 Peer To Peer Network

A peer-to-peer network directly connects devices without additional networking devices between them. Each device has equivalent capabilities and responsibilities and can decide what data and devices to share. There is no central point of control or administrator. Windows users can set up a peer-to-peer network by assigning each computer a unique IP address in the same subnet, setting the same workgroup name, enabling network discovery and file sharing. A client-server network has servers that provide requested information or services to clients.

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Lesson

4 Peer-to-Peer Network

What’s New

Computer networks are the bases of communication in Information Technology.


They are used in variety of ways and include many different types of networks.

What Is It
Peer-to-Peer-Network

In a peer-to-peer network, devices are connected directly to each other


without any additional networking devices between them. In this type of network, each
device has equivalent capabilities and responsibilities. Individual users are responsible
for their own resources and can decide which data and devices to share.
This network has no central point of control or administrator.
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Figure 2. Peer-to-Peer Network 14

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Setting Up a Peer-To-Peer Network in Windows XP

General Guidelines for Setting Up Home Networking System

Steps to Set Up Your Home Network

1. Make sure both systems have Network Interface Cards (NICS) installed and
are using the proper cables.
2. PCs with Windows XP, use home networking wizard. A. Click Start and
then Control Panel.
B. Select Network and Internet Connections.
C. Double-click Network Setup Wizard and follow the On-Screen
Instructions.

NOTE: If the Network Setup Wizard is unsuccessful, continue with the steps
below.

3. Click Start, Control Panel, Network, and Internet Connections, and then
Network Connections. You will see the Local Area Connection icon. Right
click it and select Properties. Local Area Connection window appears.
4. Click on the General Tab.
5. A device name should appear under "Connect Using." If not, there is a
hardware issue and Windows can’t recognize the network hardware. This
issue must be fixed before you continue, then follow the instructions below.

a. In the General Tab, put a check mark on the following:


- Client for Microsoft Network
- File and printer sharing for Microsoft Network
- Internet Protocol (TCP / IP)
b. Put a check mark on “Show Icon in Notification Area when connected.”
c. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP / IP) and click the Properties button.

Note: if any of the above component is not installed, install them by


selecting Add or Install. Then select the Missing Component and click
Add.

d. At the IP address tab, select specify IP Address.


e. Enter 192.168.0.1 as the unique IP address for the first machine.
For the other PC, add one to the last number in the IP address.
For Example:
o KIDSPC1 = 192.168.0.1
o MOMSPC2 = 192.168.0.2
o and WORKPC3 = 192.168.0.3

NOTE: 192.168.0.x is an IP Address reserved for private networks and is


not routable to the internet.

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6. In the subnet mask field enter: 255.255.255.0. All PCs on the same network
use the same subnet mask. Click the Ok button to finish configuration and close the Local
Area Connection Properties windows.

NOTE: The Domain Name System (DNS) is optional. If you have a DNS
system and your connected to ISP, you can input an IP address that came
from the DNS server.

7. Click the Computer Name tab and click the Change button.
8. Enter a name that describes the PC in the Computer Description field.
For example: KIDSPC1, MOMSPC2, or WORKPC3.
9. Enter the workgroup name for your network. Use the same workgroup name
for all PCs on the network. Spelling is important in this step.
10. Repeat these steps for every PC in the network.
11. Wait two minutes after Windows opens on all PCs and then double-click the
Network Neighborhood icon on the desktop. If all went well, you should see all the PC
names on the network when files and folders are being shared. If you do not see them,
press F5 to refresh the screen.
12. If after refreshing the network window the other PCs still do not appear,
check the firewall settings that may be interfering with the communication.

Setting Up a Peer-to-Peer Network in Windows 7

If you are going to work with Windows 7 operating system, the following procedures
are used to set up a peer-to-peer network:

1. On Desktop ==> Select My Computer ==> Right Click ==> Select properties.
2. Select Change Setting (administrator permission will be required in this
procedure).
3. Click or select Change.
4. Change computer name and workgroup name. Then, click OK.
5. Save the changes made (A Reboot will be required.).
6. After Reboot ==>Right Click on My Network Place ==> Properties.
7. Turn on Network discovery, File sharing, Printer Sharing.
8. Click on Manage network connections.
9. Select Local Area Connection ==> Properties.
10. Select Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4) ==>properties.
11. Now enter the assigned IP address and then click OK.
12. Now open My network place ==> Click to change then select Turn on network
discovery and file sharing.
13. If you can see all computers in My Network place, you have successfully
configured a workgroup.

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Client-Server Network

In a client / server network, the server provides the requested information or


service to the client. Servers on a client / server network commonly perform some of
the processing work for client machines, such as sorting through a database before
delivering specific records requested by the client.

Figure 3. Client-Server Network

In a client / server model, the servers are maintained by network administrator.


Data backups and security measures are implemented by the network administrator
also and control user access to the network resources.

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