Using Hamachi to set up file sharing with Friends

[mopar man]

I swear I post more topics looking for help than anyone else I know...


I wanna create a network so that over hamachi me and my friend can d/l files from each other, I guess you'd say. I am a complete n00blet when it comes to networking.

I have went to Set up a home orsmall office network, and it worked, but I don't know what to do from their. The only thing that changed was the Shared Documents folder has a hand holding it now saying it is shared I guess.

My friend can see me, but is denied access to the folder. I cannot see him at all, and the only other change is that there is now a network bridge under my network connections. I found the place called My Network Places, and don't know where to go from their.
When I click on View Workgroup Computers or whatever, it brings up an error msg saying that Mshome is not available, and I don't have access, and to contact the system admin....wtf??


As I said before, I know nothing about this, and am also looking to set it up safely. That also reminds me, I need to grab comodo....

 

[kimsland]

Sometimes when I can't work out a network issue I just remove all network connections and start again. (I suppose your choice)

Anyway confirm both computers on same workgroup
Actually forget this, just run NetSetup from Run, and then create a network floppy

Also, that access denied irritation, now I'm sure the permissions or share is out somewhere. But what I do is put a password on my Administrator account (even your account, if it's an administrator)
Also same for the other computer
Then share the folder again - fully
And when browsing over the network, I type in the Admin, account name and password (and tick to save)

One other idea, the TCP/IP connection (right click on the network adaptor - properties) Should normally be automatic, but you can use static IP's like 192.168.0.1 on one computer, and 192.168.0.2 on the other, subnet default (that comes up) and gateway=your modem/router IP on both.

Mine may not be the correct solution to others that reply, but it works - and that's all I care about.

 

[mopar man]

Yeah....

I can't delete all the networks, as my dad would get annoyed......


The problem is that my friend is across town....

Ok, so can you tell me the places that you can disable printer and file sharing?

 

[kimsland]

Same place as TCP/IP connection

Open the network connections folder
All Programs -> Accessories -> Communications -> Network Connections

Right click on your network Connection ->Properties
The network connection uses the following items

If you don't see File/Print Sharing

Click on:
Install
Service
Add
File and Print Sharing
OK

 

[DelJo63]

For your friends across town, you will need to open some ports on your firewall.

DO NOT open 138,139,445! These are the windows ports for print/file sharing and
every hack knows it -- these are just too dangerous.

The documentation for hamachi will tell you what ports to open.
You do this by:

1- running the program on your system
2- using port forward on the router to point to your system's IP address
3- which says your system will need a static ip address​

Just copy the existing information in your LAN Connection, uncheck the DHCP option
and reenter the same information manually

Be sure you get very strong passwords for the shares

 

[mopar man]

Umm, I don't have a router...

I am already confused, so can you tell me in a little more detail??

 

[DelJo63]

give me your network -- is it

modem---system

in which case we need to control access with your firewall -- what's installed?

 

[mopar man]

Umm, well its just a phone line directly into a PCI modem. I have only Windows Firewall, and am using Bellsouth's service...

Anything else?

 

[Samstoned]

sounds like you don't have admin rights
do you
if you do and this is what you have
Advantages of LogMeIn Hamachi
• LAN over the Internet Arrange multiple computers into their own secure network, just as if they were connected by a physical cable.
• Remote Access Remote control any machine on your network with Remote Desktop.
• Files and Network Drives Access critical files and network drives.
• Zero-configuration Works without having to adjust a firewall or router.
• Security Industry leading encryption and authentication.
I'd say your friend needs the same or client version of the software
this is also a P2P type setup
I would not mess even if they say its direct after connection is made
try something simpler like ftp with password protection
just change password every few days

 

[mopar man]

I do have admin rights. We both have Hamachi, of course.

Can you explain what you mean by "I would not mess even if they say its direct after connection is made" ??

Also, I want something we don't have to manually upload, but maybe a drag/drop type deal...

 

[kimsland]

FTP Server would work really well
Here's a free one:
http://filezilla-project.org/

 

[DelJo63]

the default windows firewall is operational on a Dial-up line also.

What port(s) does Hamachi use?

 

[kimsland]

https://secure.logmein.com/products/hamachi/faq.asp#q2
ports 12975 and 32976 over your Internet connection using TCP

 

[DelJo63]

https://secure.logmein.com/products/hamachi/faq.asp#q2
ports 12975 and 32976 over your Internet connection using TCP

ASSUMING the O.P. has strong passwords on the shares, then the firewall can allow
inbound traffic thusly;

dial the ISP and get the connection, then

FW->Advanced
select Dial-up
click settings

add
name = hamachi-tcp
address = 127.0.0.1
tcp
internal = external = 12975

add again
name = hamachi-udp
address = 127.0.0.1
udp
internal = external = 32976

 

[SNGX1275]

This isn't the same thing, but if you aren't looking for specific LAN capabilities it may be of interest.

http://www.pownce.com/

Send messages, files, links, and events to your friends. Create a network of friends and share stuff. It's free and easy…

 

[Samstoned]

what I mean is it is P2P technology
and I steer away from this type
you must connect to there server to establish a connection
FTP does drag and drop
I use cuteFTP works great my speeds on upload are averg. 800kb to over 1mb
thats upload :chef:

 

[mopar man]

Wow, thanks. Now I know exactly what we can do....

 

[SOAD]

running vista i know all too well the pain of trying to share files.

If you can't manage it, why not just set up a sharing folder on msn/windows live messager and put any files u want sharing in there?

just a suggestion if you can't get hamachi set up right