Hotspot Shield VPN 11.2.3

Hotspot Shield VPN Technical Documentation

System Requirements

To install and run Hotspot Shield VPN, your system must meet the following requirements:

Operating System

• Windows 10 (64-bit): Version 1909 or later
• macOS High Sierra (10.13.6) or later: Compatible with x86-64 architecture
• Linux (Ubuntu 16.04 or later, CentOS 7 or later): Compatible with x86-64 architecture

Hardware Requirements

• CPU: Intel Core i5 or AMD equivalent (at least 2.0 GHz)
• RAM: 4 GB or more (8 GB recommended for optimal performance)
• Storage: 20 GB of free disk space (additional storage recommended for caching)
• GPU: Integrated graphics or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060/1050 (or AMD Radeon RX 580/560)

Network Connectivity

Hotspot Shield VPN requires a stable internet connection with the following characteristics:

• ISP Support: Any Internet Service Provider (ISP) that supports TCP/IP
• IPv4 and IPv6 Support: Both protocols must be supported by your ISP

Browser Compatibility

Hotspot Shield VPN can be used in the following web browsers:

Installation Guide

To install Hotspot Shield VPN, follow these steps:

1. Download the installation package: Visit our website and download the installer for your operating system.
2. Run the installer: Double-click the downloaded file to run the installer.
3. Accept the license agreement: Read through the license terms and accept them.

Installation Options

• Standard Installation: This option installs Hotspot Shield VPN as a standard application on your system.
• Advanced Installation: This option allows you to configure additional settings during installation, such as specifying proxy ports or enabling logging.

### Standard Installation
[~]$ sudo ./hotspot-shield-vpn-installer --install-standard

### Advanced Installation
[~]$ sudo ./hotspot-shield-vpn-installer --install-advanced --proxy-port=8080 --logging-enabled=true

Post-Installation Configuration

After installation, you may need to configure additional settings:

• Configuration File: You can edit the configuration file (/etc/hotspot-shield-vpn/config.json) to specify custom settings.
• Proxy Settings: You can use the built-in proxy client to connect to your Hotspot Shield VPN server.

{
    "proxy_type": "http",
    "proxy_url": "https://your-hs-proxy-url.com:443",
    "user_agent": "Hotspot Shield VPN"
}

Common Issues and Solutions

• Installation Errors: If you encounter installation errors, try reinstalling with the --force flag.
• Proxy Settings: If your proxy settings are not working correctly, check that your configuration file is correct and restart the service.

Restarting Services

To restart the Hotspot Shield VPN service on Linux systems:

### Restart Service
[~]$ sudo systemctl restart hotspot-shield-vpn.service

Technical Architecture

Hotspot Shield VPN uses a multi-layered architecture to provide high-performance, secure connections:

Core Technologies and Frameworks

• OpenSSL: Used for encryption and decryption.
• libcurl: Used for TCP/IP communication.

Software Architecture

The software architecture consists of the following components:

1. Network Driver: Responsible for establishing connections with your ISP.
2. Encryption Module: Encrypts and decrypts data using OpenSSL and libcurl.
3. Proxy Client: Routes traffic through the encryption module.

Performance Considerations

Hotspot Shield VPN's performance is optimized for high-speed, low-latency connections:

• UDP-Based Protocol: Used for fast, real-time communication.
• Buffering Mechanism: Enables efficient use of system resources.

Dependencies

Hotspot Shield VPN relies on the following dependencies:

Prerequisite Software

• OpenSSL 1.1.0 or later
• libcurl 7.64.0 or later
• Linux Kernel 4.10 or later

Library and Framework Versions

| Library/FrameWork | Version |
| --- | --- |
| OpenSSL | 1.1.1g |
| libcurl | 7.65.3-2ubuntu1.6 |

Compatibility Concerns

• Windows: Requires Windows 10 (64-bit) or later.
• macOS: Compatible with x86-64 architecture, High Sierra (10.13.6) or later.

Hotspot Shield VPN is a high-performance VPN solution that provides strong encryption and fast connections. It's essential to follow the installation guide carefully to ensure proper setup and configuration for optimal performance.