Computer Networks - I — Question 7

The different types of networks based on roles of computers are as follows :

1. Peer-to-Peer networks — Computers in peer-to-peer network can act as both servers sharing resources and as clients using the resources. A peer-to-peer network has upto ten computers.
2. Client/Server Networks — Server-based networks provide centralized control of network resources and rely on server computers to provide security and network administration. A client computer requests and utilizes network resources and a server is dedicated to processing client requests. Bigger networks prefer to have this type of network with centralized control.