Computer games often use a LAN connection for multi-player duels. More recently, developers began to implement central servers to search for rivals. If the game does not have such functionality, it is extremely difficult to visit the same world at the same time as friends. It was to solve such problems that the Tunngle program was created. How to use it, read the article.
Tunngle
The presented application was specially created so that everyone had the opportunity to find a company and enjoy their favorite virtual adventure not alone. It works like this: for the computer, the illusion is created that it is part of the local network.
The main advantages of Tunngle include free. The utility also provides the ability to create your own network cell, access to which will be open either to everyone, or only to invitees.
How to use Tunngle?
If you want to play with someone on the local network, you should download the application, then install it, and then configure it, in addition you will also have to register an account on the official website.
During the installation, even a novice will have no problems, since its process does not differ in any way from most popular products. After installation, you must definitely restart the computer so that the new drivers begin to function correctly.
registration
Before using Tunngle Beta, you must register in the system. This procedure is a bit more complicated than installing the program. Open the main page of the official Tunngle website and click on the link "Create an account".
Next, a form in English opens. The number of fields in it is small, but everything should be filled.
- UserName - enter the username here, it will be needed in the application and on the site.
- Password - password.
- E-mail - Email. Use only the existing address.
Check the box next to I agree and click on the Register Now button. After a short period of time, a letter will be sent to the previously specified e-mail, which is necessary to activate the account. Click on the link located in it. This will complete the registration process.
Settings
Since it is impossible to use the Tunngle Beta program without completing the settings, you should go to them. Launch the application by double-clicking on the icon on the desktop.
The bottom of the application is occupied by two input fields, in the first you need to write the username, and in the second - the password. After that, click on the "Login" button and wait a few seconds while the application connects to the servers.
As noted earlier, you can create your own local network using Tunngle. How to use this feature? Click on the button with the name "Private Networks", then click on the inscription "Create".
In the window that opens, you need to enter the room name displayed in the user list and password. If you do not fill in the password field, absolutely any user of the system will be able to enter your network. After completing all the actions, a chat window will appear on the screen, designed to coordinate actions and view the profiles of those who have joined the room. To play with friends, you must tell them all the data that you entered during setup. The only difference is that during the connection they will need to choose not “Create”, but “Connect”.
Search
If you have no one to invite to your room, you can find one already created using the tools built into Tunngle. How to use this feature? In the left pane of the window is a list of genres. After clicking on any of them, a list of virtual networks opens. Their names will correspond to the game for which visitors wish to pass the time. Next to each inscription is a number that displays the number of people in the room.
Searching by genre is not always convenient, because the number of local networks is huge. For simplicity, you can use the input line at the top of the program. After you write the name of the game, local networks will appear on the screen. By clicking on any of them twice, you will join, and the chat window will open on the screen.
After that, through the game interface you can easily find hosters. You can also create your own host, then gamers will be able to join you. It is difficult to make any recommendations here; in each product the multiplayer is organized differently. I must say that during the selection, you should give preference to the LAN item and forget about the built-in services, such as battlenet.
It is not uncommon for hosts to be searched through the built-in interface without errors, but they won’t be able to join. In this case, most likely, different versions of the product are used. Try to install the same distribution that is used by most gamers.
It is also worth remembering that the publisher can prohibit any network activities if the game has not been purchased and activated. In this case, errors will not be associated with the Tunngle settings. How to use the LAN mode in this case is unknown. Be prepared for such problems if pirated versions of popular products are installed on your computer.