Client-Server and Peer-to-Peer Ad-hoc Network for a Flexible Learning Environment

Authors

  • Ferial Khaddage Deakin University
  • Christoph Lattemann Jacobs University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v5i1.1444

Keywords:

Peer-to-Peer, client-server, network, mobile learning

Abstract


Peer-to-Peer (P2P) networking in a mobile learning environment has become a popular topic of research. One of the new emerging research ideas is on the ability to combine P2P network with server-based network to form a strong efficient portable and compatible network infrastructure. This paper describes a unique mobile network architecture, which reflects the on-campus studentsâ?? need for a mobile learning environment. This can be achieved by combining two different networks, client-server and peer-to-peer ad-hoc to form a sold and secure network. This is accomplished by employing one peer within the ad-hoc network to act as an agent-peer to facilitate communication and information sharing between the two networks. It can be implemented without any major changes to the current network technologies, and can combine any wireless protocols such as GPRS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 3G.

Author Biographies

Ferial Khaddage, Deakin University

PhD. Lecturer of Computing and Information Technology Deakin University, Faculty of Science and Technology School of Information Technology

Christoph Lattemann, Jacobs University

Professor of Business Administration and Information Management School of Humanities and Social Science business AdministrationCampus Ring 1 28759 Bremen Germany

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Published

2010-12-21

How to Cite

Khaddage, F., & Lattemann, C. (2010). Client-Server and Peer-to-Peer Ad-hoc Network for a Flexible Learning Environment. International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM), 5(1), pp. 36–40. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v5i1.1444

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