Many people love computer games, and it’s especially nice to play them with friends. This raises the question: how to play with friends online? There is a useful utility for this called “Hamachi”. Let's figure out how to play through Hamachi.

About games

All games and applications are created with a generally similar interface. This is done so that players do not have to deal with new nuances and controls in each game, but can immediately begin gameplay.

Games can be divided into three such types:

1. Licensed games that need to be purchased with money. Such games provide the opportunity to play online and connect to official servers.
2. Hacked games that, most likely, you won’t be able to play online, but only complete the main offline missions.
3. Older games that don't require keys or registration, but can only be played over a local network.

And as you might guess, it is the last two types of games that are much more popular among Russian players. And in order to be able to play with friends online, just you will need Hamachi.

About Hamachi

Hamachi is a utility that allows you to create a virtual private network(VPN) for multiple players. Any applications running over a local network can also run through Hamachi. Data will be transferred directly between computers.

Other Hamachi Features:

• bypassing the protection of games that were released 5 or more years ago;
• the ability to play online in projects that do not have official servers;
• availability of chat;
• the ability to create networks in unlimited quantities;

Installation

In order to play through Hamachi, you will need:

• Download from the official website and install LogMeIn Hamachi.
• Complete a registration that will not cause problems for frequent visitors to all kinds of registration sites.
• Next, you need to either create your own server or join an existing one. For now, let's look at creating our own server.
• Log in to Hamachi, select the “Network” menu and click the “Create” button new network».
• Come up with a name and enter it in the “Identifier” field.
• The number of participants who can connect is limited and a total of five users can connect. Therefore, it is worth setting the “Require confirmation” option when a new player connects.
• Set the password required to connect to the created network.
• Click the “Create” button.
• Now we add participants. First you need to connect your own computer to the network, and then give your friends an ID and password so that they can also connect.
• To connect to the network, you need to log in to the program, click “Connect” and fill out the fields in the pop-up window.

If five participants in Hamachi are not enough, you can pay a subscription and expand the number of participants to 256.

Example

Let's look at connecting via Hamachi using Unturned as an example:

1. We launch and go to Hamachi.
2. All players log into one created network.
3. Launch the Unturned client.
4. The future server creates a single player game.
5. After which the one who creates the server presses ESC and makes the game available to local users. An IP address will appear in the dialog box, which you need to send to friends.
6. The remaining players select “Multiplayer” and click “Add”.
7. In the dialog box you need to enter the address received from the server.

Possible problems

Even if, it would seem, all the settings for creating a network were done correctly, sometimes players are unable to connect.

Most often, errors occur when trying to connect, and the problem in such a situation is most likely that users of the same network do not see each other.

Each error has its own solutions, but in order to prevent some of them, you can perform a number of specific actions:

1. Go to the “Control Panel” and click on the “Network and Network Management” section shared access».
2. From the list, select the connection that Hamachi uses and click “Properties”.
3. In the pop-up window, select the line “Internet Protocol Version 4” and click “Properties”.
4. After this, a settings window will open, which will contain the IP address. It must be registered with the following value: 192.168.1.1.
5. This must be done by both the server and all those who will connect. The last digit in the value will change. So, the server will have 1, the next user will have 2, and so on in increasing order. Each user must have their own number.
6. Also, all participants must enter the “Subnet Mask” – 255.255.0.0.

Players also often encounter the problem “LAN servers are restricted to local clients”. To solve it you need:

• open the program and see your IP;
• compare your IP address and that of the user who logged into the network;
• if the first two elements in the user's address are not the same as yours, then they should be replaced;
• to change IP you need to click right click mouse over the user and select the “Advanced” menu;
• in the line “Peer VPN Alias” we enter the first two positions from your IP.

If you are a fan of online games with friends, prefer chatting, and often use the network to transfer files, then Hamachi local Internet networking will be an excellent choice for you. To connect, just select the desired resource and register using your credentials.

Creating a local network via the Internet

To download the program, go to the official Hamachi website - secure.logmein.com or you can download the same thing for free from here (the file will be downloaded from an external resource).

First, go to “Products”, select the required version, and also try to test the program for free through the appropriate tab. We register and activate new account via email.

As soon as authorization is completed, an automatic transition will be made to the “My Networks” page, where we create our own network through the “Create Networks” button. In the window that opens, check the “Cellular” box, write down the name and brief description.

Now we connect more users. Free version limits the number of participants to five computers.

After completing these steps and checking trial version Hamachi, let's move on to downloading and installing the program. To do this, go back to the “My Networks” tab and click on the “Add Client” button. Several pages will open one by one. Thus, we gradually reach the leading link from which we download Hamachi.

When the download is complete, proceed to the installation by clicking the “Next” button. After the installation process is completed, you will see a program icon on the screen in the lower right corner, and the site will display a record of the user who installed it.

You can immediately buy Hamachi and set up the program according to the instructions below.

Windows setup

First you need to change the data of the installed operating system, and then start setting up the program:

• We find a special network connection sign in the lower right corner, go to the “Control Center” tab;

• with the next mouse click we move to “Change adapter parameters”;

• We are looking for Hamachi among other networks. Place the cursor on the shortcut, then move in order to: “Arrange” - “View” - “Menu Bar” - “Advanced options”;

• Select Hamachi and move it up with the mouse. Click “OK”;

• Now in the properties that appear, click on “Internet Protocol Version 4”, then go to “Properties”;

• In the “Use the following IP address” cell we fill in the data that will be shown next to the power key on the screen of the downloaded program. They will have to be entered into manual mode, because copying is not provided here;

• go to “Advanced”, remove the gateways, go down, indicate the interface metric. We put the number 10.

Setting up Hamachi

Video instruction

• click on “Options”, go to “Connections with peer nodes”, change the settings: encryption and compression - any;

• we come to " Additional settings", put "No" in front of the "Use proxy server" column;

• go down below, check next to “Traffic filtering” - allow all;

• where “Enable name resolution via DNS” set “Yes”;

• We also put “Yes” next to “Online presence”;

• if you use wireless connection, you will have to register two addresses: UDP (12122) and TCP (12121);

• at the next stage we reset the port numbers on the router. When using TP-Link, regardless of the browser, we enter 192.168.01, we automatically get to the settings, where we enter using the standard login and password;

• click “Add new” in the “Forwarding” tab - “Virtual servers”;

• where the port is, put the port number, and in the address tab write down the computer’s IP. In the “Protocol” column we write TCP (12121) – “Save;

• add UDP(12122) in the same way;

• Now we return to the main “Settings”, write off the MAC address. The next step will need to be registered in “DHCP” - “Reservation” - “Add”. Here we enter the MAC address of the PC from which we will play. We re-enter the IP in the cell located below and save;

• We perform control reboots of Hamachi and the router.

What problems can there be with Hamachi?

Hamachi is no stranger to problems, just like any other network program. Breaking a direct tunnel with a player does not mean a complete loss of connection, but only a deterioration in its quality. To fix a tunnel through a repeater in Hamachi, you will need to provide conditions under which the program will independently restore communication. For this:

1. You or another user with whom you are playing an online game must have a white IP address. To obtain it, contact your Internet service provider.
2. Disable the firewall in Windows or uncheck the boxes so that there are no restrictions on Hamachi. Then check whether the error was resolved or not
3. Frequent disconnections occur due to different versions users' programs. The solution is to install updates or download latest version Hamachi.

How to play

Video on setting up Hamachi for playing online

Brief instructions:

1. To start playing, Hamachi will need to be installed on all computers, between which a single local network will be created. On the first PC, go to the “Network” tab, select “Create new”.
2. Now you need to come up with a network name, login and password to log in.
3. The remaining participants will connect to the existing local network by entering its name and credentials.
4. If the connection is made correctly, each participant on their PC will see an active network with the devices that are part of it.

When the connection is restored, proceed to launch the game.

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Hamachi (“hamachi”, also known as “hamsters”, “hamster”, etc.) is a program that allows you to create a virtual private network over another network (VPN). Those. The program allows you to create a local network with another computer via the Internet, as if it were connected directly to you with a cable (local network). Thus, you get all the features of a local network - you can play various games with friends (even if you have a pirated version of the game), you can create chats, share files (make them public), etc.

For most users, Hamachi is needed in order to play computer games. For example, if you have a pirated version of the game that does not allow you to officially play through multiplayer, then you (and your opponent) simply install Hamachi. However, it cannot be considered this program pirate or helping pirates. Most older games don't have own servers for playing multiplayer. Therefore, in order to play such games with friends, you will have to use Hamachi.

If you plan to use modern advanced browser games, for example, you are going to play mmorpg, you will not need Hamachi.

Now let's talk about installing and creating a local network...
After downloading and installing the program, you will be asked to create a login. Next, you will be automatically assigned an IP. This IP will be permanent, and it is by it that other players on the network will search for you.

Next, you will need to create a client network or connect to an already created network. To create a network, you need to select “Create a new network” in the “Network” tab at the top. In the ID field, come up with and indicate the name of your future network and create a password, which you will then tell your friends.

After you have created a network, it will appear in your list. You tell your friends the network name and password, and they connect to it. To connect to a network, you need to select “Connect to an existing network” in the “Network” tab and enter the name of the network and password for it.

So, you have a network and opponents connected to it. Now let's talk about games...

Do not turn off Hamachi, otherwise you will not be able to play. After all, as long as you and your friends are connected to it, you will have the opportunity to play. In different games, the process of creating a game server is carried out differently: somewhere you will have to download individual programs, but in most cases you can create a server directly in the game.

When you start the game (like your friend), you look for the creation item new online game. This menu item can be called differently: Multiplayer, Online, etc. When you create a server, your friends will have to connect to it by entering your Hamachi IP address in a certain window. Those. The “Play via LAN” menu may be completely empty. You have created a local network in Hamachi, but the game does not understand this. Therefore, you are looking for an item like “Game via the Internet”, where you indicate the IP.

If you did everything correctly, but you are thrown out when connecting, then try disabling the firewall. Although, this is bad advice... Better look for the “Exceptions” (or something like that) item in the firewall settings and specify your game. Then you will confirm that the connection is trusted and you will be able to play. If this does not work, then disable the firewall. But this is a double-edged sword: play and get the virus, or don’t play and be unharmed.

When using Hamachi, you may experience errors. For example, a blue arrow will appear next to your friend's name, but Hamachi itself will display an error. Here is the list:
- If there is a green dot or star next to the name of another user, then the connection with him is established.
- If the green dot is blinking, the connection is in the process of installation.
- If a light circle appears around the green dot, this means that information is being exchanged with this user.
- If there is a yellow dot next to the username, it means that the direct connection could not be established.
- If there is a blue down arrow next to the username, this means that a direct connection could not be established and the connection is going through Hamachi server, resulting in high response times and low throughput.
- If the username suddenly begins to turn yellow and then darken, this means that the connection with him is lost (most likely, turning off the computer or the Internet without exiting Hamachi)

Finally, I would like to point out that the process described above is a bit complicated. In addition, each game has its own characteristics. That is why errors may occur, the answer to which will be difficult for you to find even on the Internet. If you have questions about using Hamachi, I will be happy to answer them.

P.S. Due to a large number of questions, the article was updated by the author on March 18, 2012 and supplemented with a description of the solution to the problem with firewalls:

To prevent your firewall from interfering with Hamachi, you need to add Hamachi to the exceptions. I'll look at an example on NOD32. In other antiviruses and firewalls, this is done in a similar way (look for the firewall settings).

First you need to enable advanced antivirus mode...

Click ok. Your system has entered advanced mode. Next, in the “Settings” tab, click on “Personal firewall”

Click on “switch to interactive filtering mode”.

Now when you launch Hamachi. The antivirus will warn you that Hamachi is trying to give another computer access to you, and vice versa. You will be prompted to either deny access or allow it. You click “Allow”, and do not forget to check all the boxes so that the firewall does not constantly warn you about the connection. After everything has been done, you select the “automatic filtering with exceptions” item.

Now the firewall will not prevent you from using Hamachi.

If you have any problems, try the following first.

1) Update Hamachi. Often problems arise due to version differences.
2) Disable antiviruses and firewalls. Disconnect it for a while to check.
3) Disable Windows Firewall(Control Panel > Windows Firewall). If you have a good firewall, then you don't need a firewall at all.
4) Disable the firewall on your router (if you have one).
5) For Windows Vista and 7 it is necessary to make a hamachi network" home network"(Network and Sharing Center > left-click on the picture of the network with hamachi, if you don’t have a house there, select the house)
6) Increase hamachi priority (Control Panel -> Network connections-> Press Alt -> "Advanced" menu -> Extra options-> use the green up arrow to move the Hamachi network to the very top).

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Article comments:

What should I do? It’s not updating for me.

What to do if there is no Internet connection in the list of Hamachi networks, although there is Internet

Maxim, the best hamachi from the Logmein company: https://secure.logmein.com/RU/products/hamachi/

BETTER TAKE IT off good version hamachi! Pliz)

Maxim, dark crusade is a specific version. If I were you, I would install soulstorm and play through it (necrons and other races will still be available).

I'm trying to play Warhammer Crusade with friends through hamachi, I did everything correctly, but still during the game it kicks the person out. I searched the internet and found this http://leu.su/qa/13-setting-adapter-hamachi Is it correct or necessary? Is there anything else I can do to make the game play without network interruptions?

AntiCrepper, read my previous comment about hamachi power of attorney settings.

and you didn’t write that if one of the opponents has a yellow triangle with a wax sign, my friend has such crap and we can’t play Teraria

Nikolay, do you appear normally to your friends? Try changing your trust level. Go to "System - Settings - Security". Then right-click on each user and select “Trust - Trusted”.

I did as you said, the problem did not go away

Nikolay, try downloading hamachi from the Logmein website. They have the most stable version. True, you need to register. https://secure.logmein.com/RU/products/hamachi/

Please tell me, I have Windows7, in Hamachi, opposite my friends, there is a picture of a “yellow triangle with an exclamation mark”. I looked at how to remove it on different sites, did everything in the program itself, turned off the firewall, but in the “Network and Sharing Center” folder, the Hamachi shortcut never appears, which makes it impossible to further configure Hamachi. Thank you in advance for your good advice)

who plays minecraft 1.5.2 then my network is called danil 1000 password 54321

Dima, I had the same problem. The problem is with the firewall or firewall. The antivirus does not want to accept the connection - add Minecraft to the exceptions. By the way, version 1.6.2 has already been released - its multiplayer is much cooler.

Help, my friend and I decided to play minecraft 1.5.2 over a local network. I open the set and play, but my friend can’t connect to me, although he did everything correctly, I gave him the hamachi ip and port.

Artem, thank you, I understand)) we’ve had a green dot with a light circle around it for about an hour now))

NoKs, theoretically possible. It doesn't matter what kind of internet... But hamachi likes to conflict with certain types of communication. So I'm sure there will be problems. What can I say: you have to try...

I would like to ask if my Internet is turned off, and I’m using an MTS or Megafon USB modem, can I play games through Hamachi?)

You don't need to have experience setting up a network to learn how to use Hamachi correctly. The program has a simple interface and a minimum of settings. In most cases there is no need to change them. All you need to know is how to connect to the network and how to create your own network.

But first you need to register (create a Logmein account). After the account has been created, launch Hamachi and enable it by clicking the special button.

Now let's try to connect to some network.

Step 1

Launch the program and click on the button Connect to an existing network».

* if you do not have this button on the main screen, go to “Network” in the top menu and select the connection command there.

Step 2

Enter the network ID you want to connect to and its password (if required).

This could be a network that your friend created or some gaming community. If you don't know which network to connect to, try connecting to networks with the following IDs:

• PlayGround.ru Action
• PlayGround.ru RPG
• PlayGround.ru Strategy
• PlayGround.ru Other

* do not enter a password, just click " Connect».

If there are free slots on these networks, you will be able to connect.

Now we will learn how to use Logmein Hamachi to create our own VLANs. It's very simple, follow the instructions.

Step 1

Launch Hamachi and click the “Create a new network” button.

* if you do not have such a button, go to the top menu item “Network” and select the network creation command there.

Step 2

Create a unique name (identifier) ​​for your network and a password (write this data down), then click on the button Create».

That's it, the network is created!

* A maximum of 5 people (including you) can be connected to your network. IN personal account On the Logmein website you can increase the maximum number of connected participants by changing your subscription.

Congratulations, now you know how to use Hamachi, share your network ID and password with your friends so they can connect to it.

— Application for creating virtual networks

Hamachi from LogMeIn is a convenient and easy-to-learn tool for creating private virtual networks. With its help, you can not only organize some kind of local network, but also get a completely legal “white” IP address. And if in the first case everything is quite clear - on a local network you can safely share files, play multiplayer games or open access to your devices, then we will have to decipher the second point a little. Today, many providers use only a few dozen “white” IP addresses in their network, so as not to strain network hardware and avoid paying extra money for renting address space. They give most users so-called “gray” (internal) network addresses.

At this point the problems begin: how to “reach out” to the desired user on such a network, how to go to his “share” or how to connect to his game server? This is where the Hamachi program comes to our aid, or rather, one of its capabilities is to provide the computer on which it is installed with a “white” IP address and, using its servers, broadcast it to the World Wide Web.

Well, we've sorted out the theory. Let's start practicing and look at how to use Hamachi. According to the established tradition, let's start with the installation process of the application.

1. Installation of the program

The Hamachi installation package can be obtained in several ways: from our website, taken from third-party resources, or obtained from the official website of the program after registering. Naturally, we strongly advise using software only from trusted “suppliers”, i.e. download it from our portal.

In any case, regardless of your choice, we would recommend registering on the developer company's page. This will take literally a few minutes of your precious time, but will add many useful tools to your arsenal. Go to the application developer's page and fill in the required fields:

After entering your personal data, access to the download page will open software LogMeIn.:

And cunning developers will show you step by step how and what needs to be done:

After this, you will see a summary page of your registered account, which displays the main features and characteristics of those installed using the LogMeIn software. connections: who established these connections, who connected, when this happened and for what purpose. Agree, it’s convenient to always have such information at hand!

But let's return to the Hamachi program. So, you have downloaded the installation package from our website. What's next? Feel free to run it and follow the installer prompts:

Installing the application is more than trivial, we will not dwell on all its stages. Let us only emphasize that if you are not a fan of additional software, then at the point

do something like this, i.e. uncheck the agreements for installing weird and incomprehensible applications))

Congratulations! Installation successfully completed!

It's time to start setting up the application.

2. Setting up the program

Let's launch installed program using the shortcut that appears on the desktop and we see that the Hamachi interface is completely Russified. For this, we’ll mentally add one more point to the developer’s piggy bank))

As the main application window advises us, click the “Enable” button in the upper left corner:

We are asked to enter the name of the computer on which the program is installed. Let's enter. For example, "Laptop":

In the next step, Hamachi assigns us an external address, which is displayed to the right of the "Enable" button. Now with a pure soul we can begin to create a new virtual network. Click "Create a new network"

and fill in the required fields in the network settings dialog:

After you finish entering data and click the "Create" button, an icon of the created network and its network status- "online":

Check network settings You can create a new connection and its parameters through the standard “Network Connections” snap-in operating system. For example, if you are the owner of the “seven” (Windows 7), then do the following: go to the “Control Panel”, go to the “Network and Sharing Center” tab and on the left click the “Change adapter settings” link:

You should see something like this:

A new connection has appeared with the name "Hamachi" and the status "Connected".

This completes the configuration of the program in the direct IP address allocation mode. Now your friends and acquaintances can easily find your network resources or game server on the Internet.

The same steps should be repeated for other computers that you plan to connect to a private virtual network or use it for cooperative multiplayer games.