Use this to give your virtual machines access to different network types like NAT (Internet) or Host-Only (private communication with your PC).
: Select Network adapters from the list. Select Microsoft : Under Manufacturer , choose Microsoft .
Create and configure a virtual switch with Hyper-V - Microsoft Learn virtual network adaptor
Depending on your needs, you might use different "modes" of virtual networking:
: Select "Install the hardware that I manually select from a list (Advanced)" and click Next . Use this to give your virtual machines access
| Metric | Virtual Adapter (VMXNET3) | Physical 1GbE NIC | |----------------------|---------------------------|--------------------| | Max throughput | ~9–10 Gbps (on 10G host) | ~1 Gbps | | CPU usage (iperf3) | 10–15% per core | 1–3% per core | | Avg latency (ping) | 0.3–0.8 ms (host→VM) | 0.1–0.3 ms |
: Just like physical cards, each virtual adapter is assigned its own MAC address and IP address, making it appear as a distinct device on the network. Common Types of Virtual Adapters Create and configure a virtual switch with Hyper-V
: Right-click the Start button and select Device Manager .