Introduction to Comodo Unite
Comodo Unite allows users of all experience levels to group multiple computers into their own network by establishing direct and secure VPN connections between them.
This peer-to-peer virtual private networking (VPN) application and instant messenger client requires no expert configuration and effectively simulates a local area network over the Internet using 128 bit encrypted SSL connections.
Product Benefits
- Comes complete with an instant messenger client that allows you to send and receive messages and files over an encrypted communications channel
- Allows you to quickly and securely access your home computer while at work and vice-versa
- Lets you easily share your applications and browsers with other users on your network
- Simplifies the process of gaining RDP control over other networked computers
- Works on a wide variety of networks and configurations - even those behind Network Address Translation systems (NATs) and corporate firewalls
- Provides full user network authentication prior to connection to servers.
- Provides network management via Unite web interface.
Guide Structure
This guide is intended to take you through the step-by-step process of organization, configuration and use of Comodo Unite application.
- Section 1, Introduction to Comodo Unite, is a high level overview of the solution and serves as an introduction to the main themes and concepts that are discussed in more detail later in the guide.
- System Requirements - Minimum required Hardware and Software for the installation.
- Installation - A brief outline of the installation procedure.
- Starting Comodo Unite Application - Explains various methods of initiating the installed application.
- Register a New Account - Explains how to create an account with Comodo Unite.
- General Navigation - Description of Menus and Options in the main interface.
- Section 2, The Contacts and Network tabs -Provides an overview and explains the functionality and purpose of Contact and Network tabs in the main interface.
- Section 3, Creating and Managing Your Networks - Explains how to configure your own networks and manage them through the web-based management interface of Comodo Unite.
- Section 4, The Tools Menu - Explains on configuration of overall behavior of the application.
- Section 5, The Help Menu - Contains guidance on how to get help and support on using Comodo Unite, enter license key and to view the 'About Comodo Unite' dialog.
- Section 6, The Unite Web Interface - Describes how to access and use the web interface to configure your Comodo Unite account.
- Section 7, 'How to...'Tutorials, contains guidance on how to use various features of the application effectively.
- Section 8, Comodo Unite Uninstallation, explains how to uninstall the application from your computer.
- Section 9, Appendix 1- Obtaining a Digital Certificate, explains how to apply for, download and install your free digital certificate for authenticating yourself to others.
- Section 10, Appendix 2 - How to improve performance by using direct connections, explains how to and benefit of using peer-to-peer connections.