Leaf networks: Create LAN over Internet for Private Virtual Network Sharing

16 Dec

Posted by Abdul Aziz as Freeware, Windows

Leaf Networks is a freeware network sharing software for Windows that allows you to share your networked devices, such as Xbox, Windows Media Center, TiVO, Printer, UPnP device over the internet with your friends using the Virtual Private Network technology even if you are behind a firewall. The software creates a direct peer-to-peer TCP connection with every member of your network over the Internet as though they were a part of your Local area connection (LAN)

Some of the things you can do with this application:

-With XBOX, you can start game sharing with members of your Leaf Network by starting your console as a game server. Those members that you have given access to your game share will see your game console in their list of game servers.

-View and stream music and videos on other members’ PCs directly to your digital media receiver and TV. Once your friend has enabled media sharing, you simply allow the incoming stream. Now you can browse and play video and music from you friends media center on your Digital Media Receiver.

-The folders and files are only accessible to those members of your network that you have selected. Files are simply shared by selecting the folder then selecting the members of your network you wish to give access. The person viewing the folder can view the folder and the files within it, just like it was any other folder on their own PC. You can also enable write permission to the folder. Using this feature you can share some of your excess disk space with any of your members. They can read and write to this folder just like it is a folder on their local machine!

Instructions to install and use the software:

1) Install the Leaf Network Sharing software on any PC that is on your home network.
2) Create a network.
3) Invite members to join your network.
4) Select the devices and media on your home network you what to share, then select the members you want to share it with. Other members can simply browse what you are sharing and select what device that they want to see on their network.

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