On this network type data exchange can only be made sdsu blackboard between two or more computers in satua work area. This network can be made by connecting two computers via a network cable crossover type (for two computers), or use a straight cable connected to the hub or switch (for computers one area).
When viewed from the role of the two types of network server, sdsu blackboard then the server on the network type of peer to peer termed as a non-dedicated server, because the server does not act as a pure server but can also act as a workstation.
Peer to peer network advantages include:
1) Between computers in the network are able to share its facilities, such as hard disks, drives, fax / modem, printer.
2) Cost operasinal relatively cheaper compared to the type of client-server network, either because it does not require any server that has the special ability to organize and provide network facilities.
3) Continuity of the network's work does not depend on a single server. So that if one computer / peer dead or damaged, the whole network will not be impaired.
And weakness Peer to peer networks among others:
1) Troubleshooting network is relatively more difficult, because the type of peer to peer network every computer it is possible to engage in communication. The client-server network, communication is between the server and workstation.
2) performance is lower than the client-server network, because every computer in addition to having to manage the use of network facilities must also manage their own application or job.
3) network security system is determined by each user to manage the security of each facility owned.
4) Because the data network is spread in each computer in the network, then the backup should be done by each of these computers.
Network model Host Terminal
As with any type of client-server network, this network type consists of one or more server computers with the ability to process data is relatively large. On this network, server computers connected using a serial cable or RS-232 from the output terminal on the computer server.