What is and how to use Hamachi – canaltech (Blog)

For Writing in | 06/04/2015 at 12.25

Hamachi is a program that simulates the creation local networks ( LAN ), thus allowing computers to connect to the same network being at a distance. The application is widely used by gamers to gather several friends who are far away in the same game without a server itself for that.

Just create a virtual network via Hamachi for a game identifies it as a local network. So the game has the impression that everyone connected part of the same network, and then releases the creation of multiplayer matches of a much simpler way, as if everyone was in the same environment.

Also, Hamachi can also be used for other purposes other than gambling:. create a network for file sharing, for example, between computers that are far between

If you were curious to learn how to use Hamachi, keep an eye on this comprehensive guide that we have prepared.

Making registration

The first step is to create your profile. Visit the official website of LogMeIn for a free account, essential to use Hamachi.

Creating a network

Step 01

In your page LogMeIn, go to Networking & gt; My networks & gt; Create networks.

Step 02

Now, define a name and the type of network.

• mesh network: in this case, all participants are interconnected. The choice is ideal when it is essential that all members are always accessible and is the simplest of all and recommended;
• Hub-and-spoke: offers a more rigid control over the network and its members;
• Gateway: here the network easily integrates into your physical network, including in relation to addressing IP .

After choosing the type of network you want to create, click” Continue “.

Step 03

In the next step, it’s time to set some details in relation to incoming requests, password and also how many participants will enter your network. Note that up to five people can use the same network for free – to have more than that, you need to pay

Click” Continue “.

Step 04

On the next screen, you see a summary of the network and click on “Finish” to finish creating it.

Adding members to the network

Step 01

Go to Networking & gt; Deployment and click “Add new link”.

Step 02

Enter a brief description for the control itself, indicate a maximum number of remote connections that can be carried and set the validity of this deployment link. Finally, be sure to select the network to which that link is valid before clicking “Continue”.

Step 03

Now, you already have a deployment link. Is this link to be sent to others who will join his network so that they make installing Hamachi

Installing Hamachi

Step 01

With the link informed on the “Implementation”, paste it in the browser and press Enter. Then check the “I received this link from a trusted source” and click “Continue”.

Step 02

Click on the button “Download Now” and follow the instructions in this screen.

Step 03

Install Hamachi and at the end, open the program. As the installation link came administrator, the program will automatically connect to the network as soon as open and no extra configuration will need to be made

Connect to an existing network

Step 01

The Hamachi allows you to connect to other networks, so if this is the case, open the application and go to Network & gt; Sign in an existing network

Step 02

In the new screen, enter the ID and password provided by the network administrator to connect to an existing network. Click “OK” and wait until the Connection to complete

Ready! You are connected to a virtual network that simulates a LAN and can enjoy all the features that need this kind of connection.

Managing your network

In the LogMeIn page, login to your account and, there, you can manage all networks that created without having to install anything else. This means that you can add or remove people through any browser, an agile and accessible resource.

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