Title: Lab Exercise One
Course: CNT 2001 Computer Networks & Communications > Section: Module 1 Introduction to Networks

Topic 01: Introduction to Networks

Create a short essay (1 to 3 pages) that compares the characteristics of a peer-to-peer network with a client/server network, including advantages and dis-advantages of both types of networks.

As you describe the peer-to-peer network, include in your discussion an example scenario of a practical application of a peer-to-peer network.  Discuss why a peer-to-peer network is an advantageous solution for your example.  Discuss the problems that might result from the use of a peer-to-peer network design.

And, provide a similar discussion for a client/server network, including an example scenario of a practical application.

Include your references at the end of your essay.

Finally, set up your network adapter using a static IP address.  Take a screenshot of your adapter setup showing the values that you have been assigned, and imbed it at the end of your essay.  Note that you do not have to actually apply these settings, as these particular settings will cause you to lose connectivity to your network.  You are only required to demonstrate that you can populate the appropriate fields in your adapter setup dialogue for your operating system.

Use the following values:

IP Address:                         27.118.13.9

Subnet Mask                     255.255.255.192

Default Gateway              27.118.13.1

First DNS Server             209.244.0.3

Second DNS Server         8.8.8.8

Shown here is an example of an unpopulated dialogue box from Windows 7.  Your dialogue box may look different depending on the operating system that you are using on your personal computer.