Hamachi 2.2.0.114

Hamachi installs a virtual network adapter on your computer, allowing you to set up a closed, secure network that can be accessed over the internet.

Hamachi works exactly like a LAN, but runs over the internet. It is very easy to use. After installation, you create a network, enter a network name and password, and other users who have installed Hamachi simply enter the same name and password—then the computers are connected. You can then, for example, share files and play LAN multiplayer games just as if you were in the same room, connected by cables.

Often, games even run better via Hamachi than they would over, for example, GameSpy, EA Online, or other online game servers. If you don’t know anyone to play online with, you can find plenty of like‑minded players at www.planethamachi.com

Download Hamachi for free; it works as a virtual LAN (VPN) over the internet. Some games only support multiplayer over LAN, which can be a problem when the friends you want to play with or against aren’t within cable reach. In that case, Hamachi is a great and very user‑friendly solution.

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  • Easy virtual LAN setup for gaming and remote access
  • Works behind NAT/firewalls without port forwarding
  • Encrypted peer-to-peer connections
  • Lightweight client with simple setup
  • Free plan limits how many devices can join a network
  • Performance may drop when traffic is relayed
  • Requires a LogMeIn account and background service

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