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What is IP Messenger? How to use it, how it works, and compatible tools

IP Messenger
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IP Messenger Overview

What is IP Messenger?

IP Messenger is a messenger software for LAN created by Keisho Hakusui.
This excellent software automatically recognizes members of the same network and easily allows clients to exchange information with each other in real time.

How IP Messenger works

IP Messenger sends broadcast packets to the LAN to search for other PCs running IP Messenger and automatically recognize users.

Broadcast packets generally reach the same department or floor within the company, so information can be easily exchanged with users within a department or project.

The same mechanism is utilized in many network systems, such as for the purpose of a smartphone or computer finding a wireless LAN router.

IP Messenger and Security

There are several Internet messenger software services available, but since each message is sent and received outside the company, it is necessary to understand the advantages and problems of using these services.

In particular, Internet messengers with file transfer functions must take into account the risk of information leaks, since files are transferred outside the company in a manner that is difficult for administrators to trace.

IP Messenger is a secure messenger for companies because communication is closed within the company (LAN), so there is no need to worry about information leakage to the outside or virus infection from the outside. If you are exchanging information only with members of your company, the LAN Messenger is recommended.

IP Messenger Download

IP Messenger siteDownload the installer ipmsg_installer.exe from the following link and install as follows

IP Messenger Usage

When IP Messenger is launched, it can automatically recognize users in the company LAN. Just select the automatically recognized user and send a quick message to start using the application.

*The range that can be automatically recognized is the reachable range of broadcast packets, and is generally the same department or floor. (Depends on network settings)

IP Messenger Compatibility Tool

Chat&Messenger is a free application, though,impsg protocol is implemented, making it compatible in message and file transfers.

It can also be used as "groupware" integrating business chat, video conferencing, file sharing, schedule and task management, meeting room reservation, screen capture, and sticky notes.

IP Messenger compatible

IP Messenger compatible business chat

Automatic recognition of users in the LAN, encrypted messages can be sent and received, and IP messenger and file/folder transfers are allowed.

Business chat allows reactions with icons.

Reaction with icons

You can quickly reply to a message with an icon, or register your favorite messages and send them quickly. Unique features of business chat, not found in e-mail, activate communication.

IP Messenger compatible open notification

Convenient opening confirmation

Easy to send an opening confirmation message. Easy to check opening status!

Reduce unnecessary meetings by using internal chat

Reduce wasteful meetings by using internal chat.

Chat rooms can be freely created with public and private restrictions. Reduce wasteful meetings with business chat.

Business chat and screen capture work together

Screen capture and business chat work together

Screen capture and paint on image functions are available to streamline the review process.

IP Messenger format logs

Powerful log search

It is possible to instantly search for any text from one million lines of logs, even IP Messenger style logs.

Mac OS Support

IP Messenger Mac OS support

Chat&Messenger is IP Messenger-compatible on the Mac as well.

Compatible Features

  • Dynamic member recognition within the network
  • Notification when IP Messenger starts
  • Notification when IP Messenger ends
  • Sending and receiving with message encryption
  • Logging in IP Messenger format
  • Nickname Change Notification
  • Notification of absence mode
  • Automatic sending of absence messages when you are not at home
  • Folder & file sending and downloading
  • sending and receiving of sealed letters
  • Change port number to start
  • Broadcast settings for other than LocalNetwork
  • Support for IP Messenger Exchange Server
  • Sending and receiving captured images

Incompatible Features

  • locked transmission
  • Message encryption other than RSA(1024bit) + blowfish(128bit).
     *If communication is not encrypted, encryption "not supported" is indicated in the user details display.
  • Display of multicast sending user list

Expanded functionality

  • (Internet) chat
  • Voice and video conferencing
  • Desktop Screen Sharing
  • Schedule Sharing
  • Send and receive messages with font settings
  • Quick Message Function
  • Offline user management and transmission
  • Emoticons and canned text insertion function
  • Sending and Receiving Sticky Notes
  • Open Notification Status Management
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