VPN Software

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We are using Hamachi for FWC gaming. Max 5 players at once, but that's more than enough considering the number of active members.

Join these networks:

Network ID: 100-394-723
Password: (no password)

Network ID: FWC Group 2
Password: fwc

Please join the first one. If its full join the second one. Join only if you're interested in LANing sometime when I'm more free. Just posting it here for now.


Found some interesting alternatives we may be able to use. Currently we're using the first two on the list. I've tested Tunngle and Game Ranger as well.

If you've used any of these, then post below on it's performance/features/comments. Also if you know other VPNs that we may be able to use.

Hamachi
https://secure.logmein.com/products/hamachi2/
Nothing needs to be said about this, lol. Only problem I have with it was the down time I used to have some years back, and recently it seems to conflict with my home network.

Comodo Easy VPN
http://easy-vpn.comodo.com/
This was a good solution for awhile. But recently it's been having a lot of downtime. I hear a new software will come out to replace this called Comodo Unite.

Tunngle
http://www.tunngle.net
A VPN service that only works for games. This one looks nice, though I did not like it's limitations. It's really only for gaming. It claims to solve most connection issues with games.

Game Ranger
http://http://www.gameranger.com/
Similar to Tunngle. I like Game Ranger, since it's easier to traverse and use. However, like Tunngle, it's only for gaming, it doesn't have any of the other features VPNs have.

Open VPN
http://www.openvpn.net
I hear good things about this one. However, the configuration doesn't seem to be that good. (Or rather, there's too many things to configure).

Wippien
http://www.wippien.com/
This one looks good as well. It's simple to start and configure. (Works like Hamachi + Comodo Easy VPN + Leaf). From what I read, it seems you can configure this somehow to work with your own server that you host (rather than a central server).

It?s another useful software in which users are connected to each other through peer to peer (P2P) connectivity. Wippien is also an instant messaging client that also allow users to  voice chat with each other while playing games. To be honest there was some lag while we used it?s both features simultaneously (on 2mbps). It might work better if you have bandwidth more than that obviously here I am limited to that connection and my observations dependent on that. It is simple to use software with no complex configurations required. Overall it can be a useful software for creating VPN and sharing purposes and it?s free.

Read more: http://segmentnext.com/2009/08/20/hamachi-alternatives-virtual-private-network-adapters/#ixzz1MAktF5Fj

Leaf Networks
http://www.leafnetworks.net/products.html
This one looks very nice. It's main feature that the others don't have is the ability to connect game consoles together, such as XBOX360. It can also support media servers. Meaning one computer can host one, and others can see it.

The most interesting feature of Leaf is that one can make network of Xbox and Xbox 360 through this network adapter. It is very simple to use and no complex configurations are required to make it work.
After testing I found it lag less for PC gaming. You can also share your files with the same method as you do in the LAN sharing. It is also safe to use regarding the security issues.

Read more: http://segmentnext.com/2009/08/20/hamachi-alternatives-virtual-private-network-adapters/#ixzz1MAkXBRU2

Remobo
http://www.remobo.com/
Looks very lightweight.

Remobo is another virtual network adapter that establishes an instant network among the users with zero configuration required. Just download the software, register and start sharing.It?s fast, simple and secure to use and comes with the following features.
-> Remote control over other computers through this one.
-> File transfer and sharing.
-> All the LAN games can be played through it.
-> Access to files and data of connected computers.
-> Virtually any 3rd party application on top of Remobo.

Read more: http://segmentnext.com/2009/08/20/hamachi-alternatives-virtual-private-network-adapters/#ixzz1MAklOIFs

GBridge
http://www.gbridge.com/
It looks like it's an extension for Google Talk. It creates a VPN between users. There's no long configuration necessary, looks good.

This software is actually an extension of Google?s Gtalk with almost all the functions present in Gtalk with some new additions.
Primarily it can be used for:
-> Desktop sharing
-> Auto synchronization of folders
-> Backup purposes
You can invite all your Gmail buddies to this one and start sharing as it uses the gamil account.Regarding the file sharing, bridge is a descent software considering its efficiency.

Read more: http://segmentnext.com/2009/08/20/hamachi-alternatives-virtual-private-network-adapters/#ixzz1MAlXrrpr

N2n
http://www.ntop.org/n2n/
http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=26973101

Gets rid of the problem where computers are behind NAT routers. Looks good.

N2n
This software uses layer- two peer to peer connectivity to function. If you are not aware of the networking details, I will prefer you don?t get confused with what they have written on the front page of  their website. Actually it?s a bit complex explanation of the software. There is a guide on gamespot which can surely help you establishing a network via n2n; How to Setup N2n VPN.
To me this software can be a useful one if you are able to run it perfectly, and you will have lag free gaming experience.

Read more: http://segmentnext.com/2009/08/20/hamachi-alternatives-virtual-private-network-adapters/#ixzz1MAlKw5J6

P2pvpn
http://p2pvpn.org/index.html

Its another software with function to establish VPN and sharing data. Actually it?s a thesis project of the person who designed it.Now the software after almost 6 to 8 months of testing is in its most stable stages.
I will rate this software same as Remobo mentioned above.You just need simply to download this, create a network, invite your buddies and enjoy gaming.

Read more: http://segmentnext.com/2009/08/20/hamachi-alternatives-virtual-private-network-adapters/#ixzz1MAlfHrtF