Hamachi 2 does not work for games!!!

[Scalpel-SS24]

Hamachi 2 does not work for games!!!

We with my friend cannot play one of our games!

1. CS Source - it is not visible each other in a network.

2. Red Alert 2 - it is not visible each other in a network.

3. And so on

Our networks are customised correctly:
1. We see each other in window Hamaсhi.
2. Green indicators.
3. Ping nearby 5ms, direct connection.
4. We see each other in a house network. There is an access.

P.S. Hey, developers, what is the matter?

I should use old version Hamachi 1.0.3.0?

Hamachi 2 does not work for games? Why?

P.P.S For whom the same problem with Hamachi 2 in games, write here!

[Sean]

The problem is that most game designers equate a LAN with a Class C address.  This is the type of address where the first 3 numbers are the same, such as the Private standard 192.168.1.x.  This of course is not true any longer with software vpns being so prevelant.  This practice is continued today to force users into using the game designer's service to play over the internet ($$$$).

Hamachi 1.x.x.x had the ability to alias the IP Address to make it appear to be a Class C address, but this feature does not exist in Hamachi2.

You can, however, setup a Gateway network which will actually provide an IP Address from the LAN that the Gateway Node resides on, which will be a Class C address.

[Scalpel-SS24]

!!!Solution!!!

It is necessary to reduce the interface metrics! Instead of 9000 it is necessary to put 10!

P.S. Sean, thanks for "the qualified" help! Good luck to you! ;)

Message Edited by Scalpel-SS24 on 11-17-2009 04:11 AM

[Sean]

Please note that while this works with some games, it will not work with all of them.

[Scalpel-SS24]

All feature in broadcasting defect.

Hamachi 2 with the customised metrics by default (9000) does not support broadcast call.

Testing was spent on system of Windows 7 RTM.

It is feature of Windows 7. Metrics lowering corrects this "defect".

1. Works for the majority of the old games demanding support of calls of type broadcast!

(С&С a series and so on...)

2. To troubleshoot supports of networks of a class "c", it is necessary that all participants of one network generated new ip addresses simultaneously (the first installation)!

[Halgar]

Okay I am clueless here, just a Dad wanting to play some games with his kids... how and where does one 'lower metrics'?  

[DarkUtaker]

thanks to foXx for sharing this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sfr8PoJ3mOQ

take a look and you'll  find the way in order to 'lower the metrics'

[CommanderDaz]

I'm trying to use StarFriend which is a program to play StarCraft II on LAN but am facing some issues. I suscribed into the trial pro account and included a cousin's PC but when we were trying to host there was nothing, could this be the reason? :S

[Samamba]

How cani i setup this Gateway Network to make this work?