• S Venu Gopal
• MDN Akash
• Guntupalli Greeshma
• K Ravikanth

Peer-to-Peer (P2P) networks enable decentralized communication where each node functions both as a client and a server, facilitating direct data exchange without the need for a central coordinator. However, as the number of nodes increases, the uneven distribution of load among peers often leads to congestion, packet loss, and reduced system efficiency. To address this issue, this paper proposes the Load Separation Method (LSM) for structured P2P overlay networks. The proposed approach identifies and isolates heavily loaded peers from lightly loaded ones, thereby improving network reliability and optimizing data transfer performance. Simulations conducted using the NS2 network simulator demonstrate that applying LSM effectively minimizes packet loss and enhances throughput by balancing the network load. The study further discusses the significance of load-aware routing strategies in achieving scalability and stability in structured P2P systems.

Peer-to-Peer Networks, Structured Overlay, Load Balancing, Packet Loss, NS2 Simulation, Load Separation Method

"Optimizing Structured Peer-to-Peer Networks Using Load Separation for Efficient Data Replication", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 11, page no.c213-c217, November-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2511226.pdf

"Optimizing Structured Peer-to-Peer Networks Using Load Separation for Efficient Data Replication", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 11, page no. ppc213-c217, November-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2511226.pdf