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How to Install Hamachi

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Hamachi links computers from various locations over the Internet and allows users to share a network that is encrypted and private. A user-friendly and secure program, Hamachi has few limitations. Gain easy access to shared folders, make remote connections, including network gaming, and use remote desktop/VNC types of programs to manage different machines. Install Hamachi to set up your own private network for free. Read on to learn more.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Go to the "LogMeIn Hamachi' website or another download website, such as "filehippo.com" or "vpntools.com" to install Hamachi. Find and choose the Hamachi downloadable file and then run it. Abstain from having it run automatically so that you can run it as a service later.

  2. Step 2

    Reboot your computer after you've installed the Hamachi program. Open Hamachi from the new shortcut once your computer has rebooted and follow instructions for setting up a new account.

  3. Step 3

    Know that you must select a nickname, and you'll then receive a special 5.X.X.X IP address via the Hamachi server. Follow this same procedure (at the same time if possible) for each computer you want on the private network. Shoot for obtaining IP addresses that are close and similar.

  4. Step 4

    Create a new network and choose a net name and a password. Make sure you come up with a secure password or visit a password generator website, such as "Perfect Passwords" to obtain a secure password.

  5. Step 5

    Install Hamachi on each computer in your private network and then click on the "Join existing network" button for each computer. Type in your net name and password and choose "Join." See that a computer has connected with other computers on your network once a green dot appears by each of them on the network list.

Tips & Warnings
  • Realize you must use assigned IP addresses to access individual computers.

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