


Adding NAT functionality to an internal switch makes the host act as a router for the virtual machines, enabling the virtual machines access to the external network. An internal switch can be used for network communication between the host and virtual machines, without the virtual machines having access to the external network. An external switch must be bound (bridged) to one of the host's existing network adapters (e.g. In order to connect your virtual machine to an existing network, either use an internal or external network switch (virtual network adapter). %windir%\system32\mmc.exe "%windir%\system32\virtmgmt.msc" Once Hyper-V is enabled, start the Hyper-V Manager: search for it, or start it from Command Prompt with the command Activate the "Hyper-V" checkbox, apply the change, and follow the directions on screen.įirst, you must configure a new virtual switch so that your virtual machine will be able to connect to the Internet. It can be enabled from Control Panel at "Turn Windows features on or off" under "Programs and Features". Hyper-V is included with Windows since Windows Server 2008 as well as Windows 8, 8.1 and 10 in the Pro versions.
