Add Virtual Network Adapter Windows 11 Link

To add a virtual network adapter in Windows 11, you generally use the Microsoft KM-TEST Loopback Adapter

The progress bar slid across the screen. Windows 11 hummed, allocating resources, building the invisible bridge. Finally, the wizard finished. add virtual network adapter windows 11 link

Wizard Steps:

Method 2 — Add the Microsoft KM-TEST Loopback Adapter (legacy, simple virtual NIC)

  1. Open Device Manager (right-click Start → Device Manager).
  2. Click Action → Add legacy hardware.
  3. Click Next → select “Install the hardware that I manually select from a list (Advanced)” → Next.
  4. Choose Network adapters → Next.
  5. Under Manufacturer select Microsoft; under Network Adapter choose “Microsoft KM-TEST Loopback Adapter” or “Microsoft Loopback Adapter”.
  6. Click Next → Install → Finish.
  7. Configure IP settings via Settings → Network & internet → Advanced network settings → More network adapter options, then right-click the new adapter → Properties → Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) → Properties.