Our verdict: Radmin VPN is the easiest way to put a few Windows PCs on one virtual network for LAN games or file sharing. You create a network with a name and password, friends join it, and that is it. It works only on Windows, and slow relayed connections can happen when a direct link is not possible.
About Radmin VPN
Radmin VPN creates virtual local networks between Windows PCs, even when they sit behind routers and firewalls you do not control. One person creates a network with a name and password; others join with the same details. Traffic between members is protected with 256-bit AES encryption.
Famatech, the maker of the commercial Radmin remote control software, offers Radmin VPN completely free, without ads or paid features. The app lists public gaming networks for many titles, and it integrates with the paid Radmin Server for full remote control. When a direct connection fails, traffic goes through a relay, which is slower.
What it does well
- Private networks. Create a network with a name and password and invite others to join.
- Works behind firewalls. Connects PCs without router port forwarding.
- AES-256 encryption. Traffic between network members is encrypted end to end.
- Gaming networks. Public networks for popular games help you find other players.
- Auto-update. The app can install its own updates.
Who it is for
Good fit
Friends who want to play LAN-only games together over the internet on Windows.
Look elsewhere
Mixed groups with Mac, Linux or phone users, or anyone who wants open-source networking software.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Completely free with no ads
- Very simple network setup
- No router configuration
- Public gaming networks
Cons
- Windows only
- Closed source
- Relayed connections are slower when a direct link fails
How to install Radmin VPN
Install Radmin VPN and press the power button if the service is not started. Click Create network, set a name and password, and share them with friends who use Join network. If games do not see each other, allow the game and the Radmin VPN adapter in your firewall.
Questions about Radmin VPN
Is Radmin VPN free?
Yes. Famatech says Radmin VPN is completely free, without ads or paid features; it earns money from its separate Radmin product.
Does Radmin VPN hide my IP address?
No. It links computers into a virtual LAN and does not route your internet traffic through other countries.
Why is my Radmin VPN connection Relay/TCP?
A direct connection could not be established, often because of the internet provider's network. Traffic then goes through a slower relay.
