DNClient Desktop is the GUI build of the Defined Networking client. It installs the menu bar application plus the dnclient daemon so a workstation can join your managed nebula network and surface connection state, peers, and logs in a graphical UI.
Publisher’s description
What is DNClient Desktop?
DNClient Desktop is a proprietary network tool program for Windows from Defined Networking, Inc..
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as MSI. The main installer is 54.7 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 1507 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.9.9, released on September 23, 2026. 5 versions are listed since May 1, 2026, each with links to its own installer files.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: DNClient Desktop is a network tool tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is DNClient Desktop safe to download?
- The file is served by dl.defined.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
6DBC7A7E10C91149DA4E1EDE9B9D1F956523948B89B5BE22F5F9108D863A58B8· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 5 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9.9Latest | September 23, 2026 | 54.7 MB | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 0.9.8 | September 2, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.9.7 | July 30, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
| 0.9.5 | June 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 0.9.3 | May 1, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DefinedNet.DNClient.Desktop -emsiexec /i DNClient-Desktop.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {A71DD064-5720-4DDE-AFAD-358FA391E0D2} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Defined Networking, Inc.
- Category
- Network tools
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1507+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.9.9
- Released
- September 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 2, 2026
- Versions listed
- 5
- Website
- defined.net
- winget ID
- DefinedNet.DNClient.Desktop
- MSI product code
- {A71DD064-5720-4DDE-AFAD-358FA391E0D2}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is DNClient Desktop free?
DNClient Desktop is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is DNClient Desktop safe to download?
The download comes from dl.defined.net, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install DNClient Desktop with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can DNClient Desktop be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does DNClient Desktop support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1507 or newer and is available for 64-bit and ARM64.
Does DNClient Desktop run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of DNClient Desktop?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 1, 2026.
What are alternatives to DNClient Desktop?
ZeroTier One, Wireshark, iPerf3, Nmap and Yggdrasil Network. The alternatives page compares them.
