Peer Networking (Standard 7 Package Reference)

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07/09/2014

7/8/2014

This package is a Feature Pack in the category Networking. The name of the package as it appears on disk and for use with some command-line tools is WinEmb-Peer-To-Peer-Networking.

This package provides a set of features and supporting application programming interfaces for Peer-to-Peer Networking. These features allow devices to collaborate in real time, exchange data, find other users, and share resources without need of a server.

Settings

No settings provided.

Services

BranchCache
Peer Name Resolution Protocol
Peer Networking Grouping
Peer Networking Identity Manager
PNRP Machine Name Publication Service

Dependencies

Package Dependencies

No package dependencies.

Group Dependencies

No group dependencies.

Optional Supporting Packages

You can select any number of packages from the following list:

You can use the optional packages to enable the following functions:

To do this	Use these packages
Enable Peer-to-Peer networking to locate and connect to network devices and services. Note: This function uses the Simple Service Discovery Protocol (SSDP) Discovery service.	Device Framework
Enable users to define their own identities and manage trusted third-party contacts. Note: Trusted contacts are stored in the Windows Address Book (WAB)	Win32 Application Runtimes and Libraries
Enable Peer-to-Peer networking to use the Windows Network diagnostic framework to diagnose and troubleshoot Peer-to-Peer problems.	Network Diagnostics

Common Uses

Two devices used in video conferencing might use Peer-to-Peer Networking to communicate with each other.

Remote Assistance uses Peer-to-Peer Networking.

Notes

Establishing a Peer-to-Peer Networking connection typically requires the opening of one or more ports in a firewall. This can potentially weaken network security because the application opening the port is then responsible for providing secure communications through the port.

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