# Loopback Network Adapter

## Installing the Adapter

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1\. Open the "Run" dialog by pressing **Windows + R**. In the command prompt, type **hdwwiz** and press **Enter**.

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2\. Click **Next**.

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3\. Select **Install the hardware that I manually select from a list (Advanced)**, then click **Next**.

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4\. Select **Network adapters**, then click **Next**.

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5\. Select **Microsoft** as the manufacturer, select **Microsoft KM-TEST Loopback Adapter** as the adapter for Windows 10, then click **Next**.

6\. Select **Next** to confirm the installation.

7\. Select **Finish** to complete the installation.

## Configuring the Loopback Adapter

To configure the newly created adapter:

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1\. Open the "Run" dialog by pressing **Windows + R**. In the command prompt, type **ncpa.cpl** and press **Enter**.

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2\. Find the KM-TEST Loopback Adapter and rename it **"Loopback"** for convenience (Right-Click > Rename)

3\. Right-click on the connection and choose **Properties** from the menu (make sure it's the Microsoft KM-TEST Loopback Adapter).\ <br>

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4\. Deselect everything except **Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)**.

5\. Select **Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)**, and click **Properties** to open Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties.

6\. Select **Use the following IP address**. Fill in the **IP address** and **Subnet mask** fields.

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7\. Click **Advanced** to open Advanced TCP/IP Settings.

8\. Switch to **WINS** and select **Disable NetBIOS over TCP/IP**.

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9\. Click **OK** to close Advanced TCP/IP Settings.

10\. Click **OK** to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties.

11\. Click **OK** to close the Connection Properties.


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