Hamachi

Hamachi is a type of VPN (virtual private network). The software is designed to create links between computers that are behind NAT firewalls. One of the best things about this is that Hamachi is capable of doing it without any reconfiguring.

Features

This production can be used on a number of different operating systems as well. These include Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows. Anyone who is interested in using it with Linux will be able to get a beta version. The software adds a virtual network interface to your computer. You will be able to have the program running in the background while you do other things. You will still remain connected to other computers.

Hamachi has a number of unique features that make it a worthwhile piece of software to have, especially if you are interested in establishing a network of computers. One thing that makes this very useful is the fact that if you lose connection to the server, you will still maintain your links to other computers. You will not have to worry about re-establishing them. Every client that is used by Hamachi is going to be given an IP address. This happens when you are logging into the system for the first time. Occasionally there may be specific problems that customers will experience. This is usually due to the specific areas of the Internet that you access. This can be a bit of pain for some people.

When it comes to creating and setting up specific networks, a lot of people are going to be concerned about security. There have been certain security issues that appeared when customers used Hamachi. There is more of a risk of disclosure when it comes to the likes of sensitive information. This is something that you will need to look out for if you plan on using Hamachi. There will also be added security risks when it comes to things that are not behind a specific firewall. At the same time, this is something that is pretty common with a lot of VPNs, so you will just need to take a few extra precautions to ensure that nothing goes wrong. There are also a number of errors when it comes to the client-server protocol documentation. A lot of these are pending correction, but there are other reported errors as well. These have not been found by the vendor.

Conclusion

If you are looking for a VPN then Hamachi may be a good one to start out on. For those who are interested in VPNs, it is also possible to take a look at the other services that are provided by LogMeIn. When it comes to using this particular VPN, however, always make sure to take a look at the security systems put in place first. A lot of these are going to be corrected, so there may be better versions available in the future. It is of course available for anyone who is interested in trying it out.