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Wireless & Mobility · Intermediate

Peer-to-Peer

Direct communication between wireless client devices.

Definition

Peer-to-peer communication can occur via ad hoc, Wi-Fi Direct, or through an AP that forwards client-to-client traffic. Enterprises often block it for security. Some apps such as AirDrop use proprietary peer-to-peer Wi-Fi.

Exam tip

P2P blocking prevents client-to-client traffic within a BSS.

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