Comments on: Hamachi for Secure Network Computing http://chris.pirillo.com/hamachi-for-secure-network-computing/ Geek, Internet Entrepreneur, Hardware Addict, Software Junkie, Book Author, Once TV Show Host, Technology Enthusiast, Shameless Self-Promoter, Tech Conference Coordinator, Early Adopter, Idea Evangelist, Tech Support Blogger, Bootstrapper, Media Personality, Technology Consultant, Thicker Quicker Picker Upper. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:04:00 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Tuyre http://chris.pirillo.com/hamachi-for-secure-network-computing/comment-page-1/#comment-728157 Tuyre Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:48:02 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/09/04/hamachi-for-secure-network-computing/#comment-728157 I just installed this on two PC's. and yes they could see eachother whilst on distant networks... but when on my home network, other PC's without the software could connect to them via ordinary Windows networking. Am I missing something... should other PC's on a LAN not be able to communicate with those within the VPN unless they also have the client software installed? Doesn't hit also mean that a hacker could also communicate over the LAN with Hamachi clients? Also i have seen nothing on the LogMeIn site that suggests that Hamachi will protect your wireless network as a full VPN will do? This software simply provides a tunnel over the Internet, but does not see to protect the local LAN at all!!! Have you tested this before posting this rubbish? I just installed this on two PC’s. and yes they could see eachother whilst on distant networks… but when on my home network, other PC’s without the software could connect to them via ordinary Windows networking. Am I missing something… should other PC’s on a LAN not be able to communicate with those within the VPN unless they also have the client software installed? Doesn’t hit also mean that a hacker could also communicate over the LAN with Hamachi clients? Also i have seen nothing on the LogMeIn site that suggests that Hamachi will protect your wireless network as a full VPN will do? This software simply provides a tunnel over the Internet, but does not see to protect the local LAN at all!!!

Have you tested this before posting this rubbish?

]]> By: Donace http://chris.pirillo.com/hamachi-for-secure-network-computing/comment-page-1/#comment-704593 Donace Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:02:50 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/09/04/hamachi-for-secure-network-computing/#comment-704593 I would just like to point out the above commenter is not me and in now way associated with my site. If possible could you let me location / ip add etc that they came from. I would just like to point out the above commenter is not me and in now way associated with my site. If possible could you let me location / ip add etc that they came from.

]]> By: W. Kirk Crawford http://chris.pirillo.com/hamachi-for-secure-network-computing/comment-page-1/#comment-547908 W. Kirk Crawford Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:26:29 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/09/04/hamachi-for-secure-network-computing/#comment-547908 Lately my DSL modem is dropping my internet connection. How to keep that working if I am not here. W. Kirk Crawford Tularosa, New Mexico Lately my DSL modem is dropping my internet connection.
How to keep that working if I am not here.

W. Kirk Crawford
Tularosa, New Mexico

]]> By: OldFatherTime http://chris.pirillo.com/hamachi-for-secure-network-computing/comment-page-1/#comment-543239 OldFatherTime Sun, 23 Sep 2007 12:02:06 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/09/04/hamachi-for-secure-network-computing/#comment-543239 I setup Hamachi and it all works just fine. I do however have on worry... If I close my Hamachi connection and exit from the program (not just minimize) there is a _constant_ flow of data out of my machine on the hamachi UDP port. The _only_ way to stop it is disable the hamachi network adapter. And to top it all, if I try to register with the hamachi forums, I never get a confirmation e-mail - kinda majes u nervous. I setup Hamachi and it all works just fine. I do however have on worry… If I close my Hamachi connection and exit from the program (not just minimize) there is a _constant_ flow of data out of my machine on the hamachi UDP port. The _only_ way to stop it is disable the hamachi network adapter.
And to top it all, if I try to register with the hamachi forums, I never get a confirmation e-mail – kinda majes u nervous.

]]> By: GizmoGuy http://chris.pirillo.com/hamachi-for-secure-network-computing/comment-page-1/#comment-538917 GizmoGuy Thu, 06 Sep 2007 19:56:59 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/09/04/hamachi-for-secure-network-computing/#comment-538917 Just a little correction. The bulleted items listed imply that the remote control feature is free. It is not. However if you care to run TWO programs, then you can use Hamachi for your file access, and use the "LogMeIn Free" software from their parent company for the remote control part. I'm sure it is a loop hole that they are aware of, so I'm sure there is nothing wrong with using both of their programs in this way. For me at least, both work together great! Just a little correction. The bulleted items listed imply that the remote control feature is free. It is not. However if you care to run TWO programs, then you can use Hamachi for your file access, and use the “LogMeIn Free” software from their parent company for the remote control part. I’m sure it is a loop hole that they are aware of, so I’m sure there is nothing wrong with using both of their programs in this way. For me at least, both work together great!

]]> By: GizmoGuy http://chris.pirillo.com/hamachi-for-secure-network-computing/comment-page-1/#comment-538918 GizmoGuy Thu, 06 Sep 2007 19:56:59 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/09/04/hamachi-for-secure-network-computing/#comment-538918 Just a little correction. The bulleted items listed imply that the remote control feature is free. It is not. However if you care to run TWO programs, then you can use Hamachi for your file access, and use the "LogMeIn Free" software from their parent company for the remote control part. I'm sure it is a loop hole that they are aware of, so I'm sure there is nothing wrong with using both of their programs in this way. For me at least, both work together great! Just a little correction. The bulleted items listed imply that the remote control feature is free. It is not. However if you care to run TWO programs, then you can use Hamachi for your file access, and use the “LogMeIn Free” software from their parent company for the remote control part. I’m sure it is a loop hole that they are aware of, so I’m sure there is nothing wrong with using both of their programs in this way. For me at least, both work together great!

]]> By: Mike Schneider http://chris.pirillo.com/hamachi-for-secure-network-computing/comment-page-1/#comment-538836 Mike Schneider Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:28:11 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/09/04/hamachi-for-secure-network-computing/#comment-538836 Chris, I think you might wish to reconsider embracing Hamachi with such vigor. Hamachi is indeed a lightweight VPN solution. However, it is closer to being a vendor supported P2P, with credentials stored at the vendor (Hamachi), and with peers having routes and links to your system. Unless your system is bulletproof, I'd be wary, since you can't know what vulnerabilities/liabilities may exist in the closed source code. Of course, your mileage may vary. Additionally, VPNs really aren't that costly to erect, since many routers now support VPN. However, they do require some knowledge of what you're doing to set up the host end with IPSEC and of course, managing the shared key(s). -- Mike Chris,

I think you might wish to reconsider embracing Hamachi with such vigor.

Hamachi is indeed a lightweight VPN solution. However, it is closer to being a vendor supported P2P, with credentials stored at the vendor (Hamachi), and with peers having routes and links to your system. Unless your system is bulletproof, I’d be wary, since you can’t know what vulnerabilities/liabilities may exist in the closed source code. Of course, your mileage may vary.

Additionally, VPNs really aren’t that costly to erect, since many routers now support VPN. However, they do require some knowledge of what you’re doing to set up the host end with IPSEC and of course, managing the shared key(s).

– Mike

]]> By: Mike Schneider http://chris.pirillo.com/hamachi-for-secure-network-computing/comment-page-1/#comment-538837 Mike Schneider Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:28:11 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/09/04/hamachi-for-secure-network-computing/#comment-538837 Chris, I think you might wish to reconsider embracing Hamachi with such vigor. Hamachi is indeed a lightweight VPN solution. However, it is closer to being a vendor supported P2P, with credentials stored at the vendor (Hamachi), and with peers having routes and links to your system. Unless your system is bulletproof, I'd be wary, since you can't know what vulnerabilities/liabilities may exist in the closed source code. Of course, your mileage may vary. Additionally, VPNs really aren't that costly to erect, since many routers now support VPN. However, they do require some knowledge of what you're doing to set up the host end with IPSEC and of course, managing the shared key(s). -- Mike Chris,

I think you might wish to reconsider embracing Hamachi with such vigor.

Hamachi is indeed a lightweight VPN solution. However, it is closer to being a vendor supported P2P, with credentials stored at the vendor (Hamachi), and with peers having routes and links to your system. Unless your system is bulletproof, I’d be wary, since you can’t know what vulnerabilities/liabilities may exist in the closed source code. Of course, your mileage may vary.

Additionally, VPNs really aren’t that costly to erect, since many routers now support VPN. However, they do require some knowledge of what you’re doing to set up the host end with IPSEC and of course, managing the shared key(s).

– Mike

]]> By: Nordquist Blog » Blog Archive » Hamachi - Zero configuration VPN http://chris.pirillo.com/hamachi-for-secure-network-computing/comment-page-1/#comment-534325 Nordquist Blog » Blog Archive » Hamachi - Zero configuration VPN Thu, 06 Sep 2007 03:53:51 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/09/04/hamachi-for-secure-network-computing/#comment-534325 [...] I’m not going to provide a ton of detail here because Chris Pirillo does a good job of that here. [...] [...] I’m not going to provide a ton of detail here because Chris Pirillo does a good job of that here. [...]

]]> By: Jon Studer http://chris.pirillo.com/hamachi-for-secure-network-computing/comment-page-1/#comment-534870 Jon Studer Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:16:09 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/09/04/hamachi-for-secure-network-computing/#comment-534870 Suggestion: Use https://www.grc.com/passwords.htm to get random generated 64 character passwords. This is how I setup my Hamachi. I also change the password once a month. Suggestion: Use https://www.grc.com/passwords.htm to get random generated 64 character passwords. This is how I setup my Hamachi. I also change the password once a month.

]]> By: Jon Studer http://chris.pirillo.com/hamachi-for-secure-network-computing/comment-page-1/#comment-534869 Jon Studer Wed, 05 Sep 2007 15:16:09 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/09/04/hamachi-for-secure-network-computing/#comment-534869 Suggestion: Use https://www.grc.com/passwords.htm to get random generated 64 character passwords. This is how I setup my Hamachi. I also change the password once a month. Suggestion: Use https://www.grc.com/passwords.htm to get random generated 64 character passwords. This is how I setup my Hamachi. I also change the password once a month.

]]> By: News http://chris.pirillo.com/hamachi-for-secure-network-computing/comment-page-1/#comment-660715 News Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/09/04/hamachi-for-secure-network-computing/#comment-660715 <!--%kramer-pre%-->will be sniffing packets of information. This is what you need to be aware of when you’re connecting to the Internet via a wireless hotspot. One way you can help keep yourself safe is by using a VPN, or Virtual Private Network. One program, calledHamachiis free for personal use. I’ve been using it for awhile now, as you’ll see if you check out that link. However, I want to tell you about another program that one of our community recently emailed me about.<!--%kramer-post%--> will be sniffing packets of information. This is what you need to be aware of when you’re connecting to the Internet via a wireless hotspot. One way you can help keep yourself safe is by using a VPN, or Virtual Private Network. One program, calledHamachiis free for personal use. I’ve been using it for awhile now, as you’ll see if you check out that link. However, I want to tell you about another program that one of our community recently emailed me about.

]]> By: Zu presents: Elijah Bailey's Digital View http://chris.pirillo.com/hamachi-for-secure-network-computing/comment-page-1/#comment-665770 Zu presents: Elijah Bailey's Digital View Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/09/04/hamachi-for-secure-network-computing/#comment-665770 <!--%kramer-pre%-->Wireless Networks, Hard Drive Failures, Web Browsers How to Secure Your Wireless Network Wireless Routers Review Firewire Target Disk Mode How to Troubleshoot your Network Home Network Software Help Home Networking Tools, Tips and TricksHamachi for Secure Network ComputingChris Troubleshooting User Network Performance Issues<!--%kramer-post%--> Wireless Networks, Hard Drive Failures, Web Browsers How to Secure Your Wireless Network Wireless Routers Review Firewire Target Disk Mode How to Troubleshoot your Network Home Network Software Help Home Networking Tools, Tips and TricksHamachi for Secure Network ComputingChris Troubleshooting User Network Performance Issues

]]> By: Rants of a loony toon http://chris.pirillo.com/hamachi-for-secure-network-computing/comment-page-1/#comment-674358 Rants of a loony toon Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/09/04/hamachi-for-secure-network-computing/#comment-674358 <!--%kramer-pre%-->the proxy itself. Virtual Private Networks are much more effective. And you CAN get them for free. FREE APPLICATION THAT CONNECTS YOU TO THEIR VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORK APPLICATION AND YOU REGISTER AN ACCOUNT AND CONNECT TO THEIR BASIC NETWORK (FREE)INFO ABOUT THE APP HAMACHI AND GUIDE TO USE IT, FREE FOR BASIC VERSIONGUIDE TO SETTING UP A FREE VPN IN YOUR OWN HOME You will be connected to the VPN. It will be fast because it’s private and not public like the manual proxies. And you don’t have to go to a specific website and type a url in each time. You use the<!--%kramer-post%--> the proxy itself. Virtual Private Networks are much more effective. And you CAN get them for free. FREE APPLICATION THAT CONNECTS YOU TO THEIR VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORK APPLICATION AND YOU REGISTER AN ACCOUNT AND CONNECT TO THEIR BASIC NETWORK (FREE)INFO ABOUT THE APP HAMACHI AND GUIDE TO USE IT, FREE FOR BASIC VERSIONGUIDE TO SETTING UP A FREE VPN IN YOUR OWN HOME You will be connected to the VPN. It will be fast because it’s private and not public like the manual proxies. And you don’t have to go to a specific website and type a url in each time. You use the

]]> By: Windows Fanatics http://chris.pirillo.com/hamachi-for-secure-network-computing/comment-page-1/#comment-547764 Windows Fanatics Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/09/04/hamachi-for-secure-network-computing/#comment-547764 <!--%kramer-pre%-->is widely available. It’s no longer some new-fangled fad… and paying for it has become rather antiquated. The problem is, free doesn’t always mean secure. Thankfully, there are programs such asHamachito keep you safe. Hamachi is a free program that allows you to create your own Virtual Private Network, or VPN. Any time I am out and about, I rely on jiwire.com to point me toward any hotspots in the area. Simply input your country, state, and city,<!--%kramer-post%--> is widely available. It’s no longer some new-fangled fad… and paying for it has become rather antiquated. The problem is, free doesn’t always mean secure. Thankfully, there are programs such asHamachito keep you safe. Hamachi is a free program that allows you to create your own Virtual Private Network, or VPN. Any time I am out and about, I rely on jiwire.com to point me toward any hotspots in the area. Simply input your country, state, and city,

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