dns
Domain Name System, or DNS, is a protocol within the set of standards for how computers exchange data on the Internet and on many private networks, known as the TCP/IP protocol suite. Its basic job is to turn a user-friendly domain name like “howstuffworks.com” into an Internet Protocol (IP) address like 70.42.251.42 that computers use to identify each other on the network
IPconfig
ask your computer to see all ip addresses
peer to peer
no designated server
ping
You can verify connectivity from the interface
NDI
NDI™ (Network Device Interface) is an open protocol developed by NewTek™ to enable video compatible products to share video across a local area network