An initial peer configuration algorithm for multi-streaming peer-to-peer networks

TL;DR

This paper introduces an initial peer configuration algorithm for multi-streaming P2P networks that enhances node join capacity and traffic efficiency through a mesh-pull approach.

Contribution

It presents a novel initial peer configuration algorithm based on a mesh-pull approach for multi-streaming P2P networks.

Findings

Increases the number of nodes that can join the network

Reduces traffic load in the network

Improves network scalability and efficiency

Abstract

The growth of the Internet technology enables us to use network applications for streaming audio and video. Especially, real-time streaming services using peer-to-peer (P2P) technology are currently emerging. An important issue on P2P streaming is how to construct a logical network (overlay network) on a physical network (IP network). In this paper, we propose an initial peer configuration algorithm for a multi-streaming peer-to-peer network. The proposed algorithm is based on a mesh-pull approach where any node has multiple parent and child nodes as neighboring nodes, and content transmitted between these neighboring nodes depends on their parent-child relationships. Our simulation experiments show that the proposed algorithm improves the number of joining node and traffic load.