how to create a local area network simulation using java

[itcoll]

i just want to create a simulation of LAN [ 3 clients ] using java. i got the code for the client and serversocket programs - although i could make connection between 3 clients and a server socket , iam not able to create a connection directly between 2 clients without the help of server socket .it will be great if you pls give me idea on how to create a simulation .

[JosAH]

@itcoll

It depends on how you want to do it:

1) all traffic goes through the server; you have to add a destination 'address' to every message you send to the server but logically want to have sent to another client.

2) send messages from 'peer to peer'; all clients need to be a 'server', i.e. they all need to have a server socket which accepts incoming connect requests.

kind regards,

Jos