Hamachi 2.3.0.111 is a hosted VPN for Windows from LogMeIn, Inc. It sits in the VPN category alongside the tags network, privacy, private and security. The installer is fetched straight from the publisher's server, update-cdn.logmein.com.
Listed at zero cost, with no plan details
The app is free and the license is Proprietary.
The installer is 13.7 MB, small for a networking client.
Virtual networks on demand for teams and gaming friends
Hamachi creates virtual private networks whenever you need them. The publisher describes it as a hosted service that stretches a LAN-like network across remote staff, mobile workers and friends who play games together.
The April 18, 2024 build and its OpenSSL update
Version 2.3.0.111 was released and last updated on April 18, 2024. The changelog covers three items: a gateway fix, a DNS fix and a library update.
The gateway change corrects how the network bridge was set up. The OpenSSL bump to 3.0.10 is the main security-related line in the list.
What's new in 2.3.0.111
Fixed the Hamachi gateway not setting up the network bridge properly. Static DNS settings on the Hamachi adapter no longer reset after a Windows update, and OpenSSL moved to 3.0.10.
Hamachi pros and cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Small 13.7 MB installer
- Creates virtual networks on demand
- Download comes from the official host update-cdn.logmein.com
- Recent release adds OpenSSL 3.0.10
Cons
- Proprietary license
- Proprietary license
- Small installer but closed source
Is Hamachi safe?
The installer comes from update-cdn.logmein.com, a server run by the publisher, LogMeIn, Inc., and is not stored on our side. The license is Proprietary. No scan results or audit details were provided, so the publisher's server is the only source we can point to.
How to install Hamachi
- Press the download button to get the official file.
- Run the installer you saved and confirm the Windows security prompt if the publisher matches.
- Follow the setup steps, then start Hamachi from the Start menu.
