LAN Messenger: Chat over a local network without a server.



The application for instant messaging over a local network. Supports a variety of useful functions, including event notification, file transfer, and message logging.

Official website: https://messenger.softros.com/
Download URL: https://messenger.softros.com/downloads/

Features list:

Connect and communicate with users on the local network;
Instant messenger;
Secure messaging for privacy;
File transfer;
All messages are protected by AES encryption;
Broadcast messaging;
Multilingual user interface;
Send notifications to all or specific users;
Managing of contacts;
Offline messaging;
Messaging history;
Internet connection is not required;
Installation of the server in a local network for LAN Messenger work is not required;
Windows, Mac and Android are supported.

Comments section:  

# Asigru:
It seems to work, I only have three computers, the connection is not lost, we saw each other perfect.

# Anelia:
We use as a corporate messenger through a local network, we like everything works, the main thing is that the firewalls do not block, or disable the Windows firewall (preferably as a service, and then in the panel turned off, and it works further) or configure the rules.

The program is elementary simple, you do not need a server, and the packets are encrypted! It is also very convenient that there are avatars.

# Timothias:
Really allows you to implement a chat on a local network without a server, I remember before using IChat, now it's probably hard to even find, at least that one. There is server need and the chat is very simple. It's pretty interactive and beautiful. A good software, I have incidentally,some issues but they were solved by sopport, via an online form.


# Sam:
The Android app is great, thanks!
But computers are not seeing everything, just says that the user was disconnected, but he was awake!
Network with domain. Subnet 192.168.1.X
there is DHCP and DNS
in the default to change?


# Mrkaban:
There are a lot many settings in an administrative section. If only the network maximum number of attempts is out, and check the availability of ports, can be busy or blocked, although this is strange)))

At one time at work it was used to discuss it.But in the end, because of the same problems with Qualia sourceforgenet messenger, we switched to Softros, with him in our case there were no such problems. About 10-15 people were in the chat)

On SourceForge, apparently the developer account was blocked. On github I ticketcache created, but I think it will not be a maximum the same people say anything.

# Fldamolyl:
Cool, network messenger for the local network, took put on the computer and chat with colleagues, and private chats allow you to say things that can not be said at all))


# Rodopin:
Cross-platform chat without a server is a very powerful feature. And at the same time, you can easily configure so that an external hackers can not read  your messages or connect to the chat.

At work, in the internal network of the company we exchange messages using LAN Messenger.




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