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Choose and click Next .
By default, Windows may assign an automatic private IP address (APIPA) in the 169.254.x.x range. For most testing and development scenarios, you'll want to assign a static IP:
: Binding services (like Oracle or SQL Server) to a permanent IP address that won't change when you disconnect from Wi-Fi.
In Windows 11, the adapter must be installed manually via the Add Hardware Wizard Method 1: Device Manager Installing the Microsoft Loopback Adapter in Windows microsoft loopback adapter windows 11
Scroll down the list of common hardware types, select , and click Next . In the left-hand column ( Manufacturer ), choose Microsoft .
(Note: For standard consumer editions of Windows 11 where the feature module isn't loaded, you can call the driver repository package directly through DevCon scripts or stick to the automated hdwwiz wizard above). How to Configure the Loopback Adapter IP Address
: Testing client-server applications locally before deploying them to a live network. Choose and click Next
: Practicing subnetting, routing, and firewall configurations within virtual labs.
Scroll down the common hardware types list and select . Click Next . Step 5: Select the Microsoft Loopback Adapter In the left pane (Manufacturer), select Microsoft .
To help tailor further assistance, let me know you are setting up or if you ran into any error codes during the installation. Share public link In Windows 11, the adapter must be installed
: Establishing a virtual network between a host machine and virtual machines (VMs) while keeping them isolated from the physical network.
Some legacy software or specialized applications require the presence of at least one network adapter to function properly. This is common with:
