What is a Peer to Peer Network

Published on: February 27th, 2015

Peer To Peer is a networking protocol (rules) that allows the sharing of your computer resources typically files and printers with other computer but without a “true server”. Each “node” (computer) in a peer to peer network can at as server or client or both. All devices are “peers”. Generally it is limited to your local area network (just your home or office) and cannot be done over the internet.   However by establishing a VPN shared resources can be access across the internet.  Do not confuse Peer To Peer with a P2P they are two very distinct things but often are incorrectly referred to synonymously. A Peer To Peer network is a great networking solution for your home and small business below about 5 users. Once over 5 users it becomes a little hard to manage effectivity