NatNix makes a virtual private network where every computer gets a hostname and local IP address. That lets you connect to any computer on the NatNix network as if it was right beside you, without worrying about routers, firewalls, or eavesdroppers.

You can use NatNix to share files and databases, administer computers, and teleconference.

Access Files and Databases Install NatNix on your office server, and register a hostname for it like "MyServer.MyCompany.p2p.bkbox.com". Install NatNix on remote computers. The remote computers do not need to register hostnames to connect to your server. Remote users must enter a password to connect to NatNix on your office server to prevent unauthorized users from probing your network. NatNix will check the server's password database first, then its own internal password database. You can enter additional passwords using the NatNix control panel. Remote users can search for "MyCompany" to list all your NatNix computers in your office. Then they just click "MyServer" and "Shared Files and Printers". A File Explorer window will open to your server's network shared drives and printers. Remote Screen Sharing NatNix ships with UltraVNC a program that lets remote computers view and interact with another computer's display. NatNix will work with other screen sharing software as well, including Windows Remote Assistance, KDE Remote Screen Sharing, other VNC derivatives, etc. Install NatNix on both sides and register a hostname. The remote computer will have to run the VNC Server application as well as NatNix. The VNC server will ask for its own password after NatNix connects. The NatNix control panel will let you use the VNC password instead of its own, and to launch the VNC server automatically.

Teleconferencing NatNix has been tested with H.323 based clients such as Windows NetMeeting and GnomeMeeting. It has also been tested with SIP-based IP phones, and other programs like speakfreely. Share Videos NatNix imposes no limit on bandwidth or storage, so there's no limit to the size of files you share. Almost all NatNix connections are direct between computers, and there is no central servers to limit bandwidth. The only limitation is bandwidth between you and the viewing computer. Secure Shell NatNix ships with PuTTY an excellent SSH client for opening a secure remote shell to Linux computers. Other Programs NatNix gives all remote computers a unique hostname and a local IP address that any network application can use. All connections through NatNix are secure and encrypted. NatNix has been tested with many applications, including these: Microsoft Access Maximizer ACT! Microsoft Visual SourceSafe Microsoft NetMeeting GnomeMeeting SpeakFreely VNC Windows Remote Assistance KDE Remote Desktop