VPN Connection Instructions
Ok, here’s the instructions for getting connected to the VPN. Save this email.
Software Needed
- Hamachi – VPN software
- DC++ – File transfer/browser software (or any Direct:Connect C/S solution)
Use google to find these and load them. Ok, now that you have them loaded, you need to configure them.
Network Specific Items – not provided here __ (separate email or out of band provided) __
- Hamachi network name – NETNAME
- Hamachi network name password – NETPASS
- DC Server IP – SRVIP
The network you need to join for Hamachi – __ the private, encrypted network __ – has a name provided outside these instructions. Without the name and the network password, you and all transfers can’t be intercepted by anyone – except the NSA or other large government organizations. This is known as a Dark Network and ours is by personal invitation only. Please, please do not share the network with just anyone. Before sharing, discuss the new person with another member.
Hamachi – Once configured, you should see a list of computers on the 5.×.×.x network. I see 4 active and 2 inactive as I’m writing this.
DC++ – Use the Quick Connect and the Hub IP address to connect into the network. The first thing DC++ does is to download a current list of available files. Be aware that file transfers are peer to peer and will take some time. Don’t expect to get anything without at least a few hours of download time. Also, some network members may choose to limit bandwidth or enable the network only overnight for their local time zones. Have fun grabbing some files.
