Setup windows test client: Difference between revisions
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=Configure new device= | =Configure the new loop back device= | ||
Within Windows, goto the '''Network connections''', <br> | Within Windows, goto the '''Network connections''', <br> | ||
with Server 2012 you can '''run''' and type '''ncpa.ctl''' | with Server 2012 you can '''run''' and type '''ncpa.ctl''' | ||
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Enter a high number, like 254, click OK<br> | Enter a high number, like 254, click OK<br> | ||
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=Testing the new loop back device= | |||
Revision as of 19:20, 20 June 2015
Step by step installation and documentation for Windows (lots of screnn shots).
- Goal: Adding a Windows test client to our myLVS environment
- Windows Server 2012 (using your own license key)
- IIS installed
- Computer name used: myLVS-Win-Client
- IP Address: 192.168.2.221
- Loopback IP Address: 192.168.2.220
Adding new device
First, it is required to add the Loopback Adapter using the Device Manager
Goto the run dialog
Enter mmc devmgmt.msc
Right mouse click on your computer, select Add legacy hardware
Confirm
Select the advanced option
Select Network adapters
Select Microsoft and Microsoft KM-Test Loopback Adapter
Confirm
Confirm again
Configure the new loop back device
Within Windows, goto the Network connections,
with Server 2012 you can run and type ncpa.ctl
Rename to loopback adapter to loopback, rename the ethernet adapter to lan
Edit the properties of IPv4 on the loopback adapter
Enter the VIP (Virtual IP) = 192.168.2.220/24, click Advanced
Disable Automatic metric, make the adapter aware of the ARP issue
Enter a high number, like 254, click OK
