diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 709f7de..04ce099 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ In order to start using n2n, two elements are required: A virtual network shared between multiple edge nodes in n2n is called a _community_. A single supernode can relay multiple communities and a single computer can be part of multiple communities at the same time. An encryption key can be used by the edge nodes to encrypt the packets within their community. -n2n tries to establish a direct peer-to-peer connection between the edge nodes when possible. When this is not possible (usually due to special NAT devices), the supernode is also used to relay the packets. +n2n tries to establish a direct peer-to-peer connection via udp between the edge nodes when possible. When this is not possible (usually due to special NAT devices), the supernode is also used to relay the packets. ## Quick Setup @@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ $ sudo edge -c mynetwork -k mysecretpass -a 192.168.100.2 -f -l supernode.ntop.o Now the two hosts can ping each other. -**IMPORTANT** It is strongly advised to choose a custom community name (`-c`) and a secret encryption key (`-k`) in order to prevent other users from connecting to your computer. For the privacy of your data sent and to reduce the server load of `supernode.ntop.org:7777`, it is also suggested to set up a custom supernode as explained below. +**IMPORTANT** It is strongly advised to choose a custom community name (`-c`) and a secret encryption key (`-k`) in order to prevent other users from connecting to your computer. For the privacy of your data sent and to reduce the server load of `supernode.ntop.org`, it is also suggested to set up a custom supernode as explained below. ## Setting up a Custom Supernode