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Installing TCP/IP without a NIC

Microsoft has included a loopback adapter that allows you to test TCP/IP without having a network card installed. To install the loopback adapter, do the following:

1. Start the Control Panel (Start | Settings | Control Panel).
2. Double-click on the Network icon.
3. Click on the Adapters tab, click Add Select MS Loopback Adapter, and then click OK.
4. Configure the TCP/IP parameters.