Hamachi Relay Tunnel Fix
A is indicated by a cyan (light blue) dot . This happens when security restrictions—like a strict firewall or a complex NAT (Network Address Translation) setup—prevent the two peers from finding a direct path. The Hamachi server steps in as a "middleman" to pass packets back and forth. Common Causes of a Relay Tunnel
A is a fallback mode. When direct P2P connectivity fails, Hamachi routes all traffic through Hamachi’s relay servers (hosted by LogMeIn).
: Open the "Services" app ( services.msc ), find LogMeIn Hamachi Tunneling Engine , right-click it, and select Restart . Allow Hamachi Through Firewall hamachi relay tunnel
LogMeIn Hamachi is a popular VPN (Virtual Private Network) service that creates zero-configuration virtual LANs over the Internet. A common status seen in the Hamachi client is (or "Relayed Tunnel"). This paper explains what a relay tunnel means, why it happens, and how it affects connectivity, performance, and troubleshooting.
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In Hamachi > Advanced Settings , find Peer Connections . A is indicated by a cyan (light blue) dot
Relay mode is – it is a graceful degradation feature. Use it when: