Configure new vnic in vmware

Here are the steps to configure a new vNIC (Virtual Network Interface Card) in VMware:

Prerequisites:

• You have a VMware virtual machine (VM) running on a VMware ESXi host or a VMware Workstation.
• You have administrative privileges on the VM and the ESXi host or VMware Workstation.

Step 1: Access the VM's settings

• Log in to the VM and click on the "Edit" or "Settings" button in the VM's toolbar.
• Alternatively, you can right-click on the VM in the VMware vSphere Client or VMware Workstation and select "Settings".

Step 2: Navigate to the Network settings

• In the VM's settings, navigate to the "Hardware" tab and then click on "Network Adapter".

Step 3: Add a new vNIC

• Click on the "Add" button to add a new vNIC.
• Select the type of vNIC you want to add:
  • VMXNET3: This is the default vNIC type and is recommended for most use cases.
  • E1000: This is a legacy vNIC type that is compatible with older operating systems.
  • E1000E: This is a newer vNIC type that is compatible with newer operating systems.
• Click "Next" to continue.

Step 4: Configure the vNIC settings

• Enter a name for the vNIC in the "Name" field.
• Select the network that the vNIC will connect to from the "Network" dropdown menu.
• You can also configure additional settings such as the vNIC's MAC address, IP address, and subnet mask.
• Click "Next" to continue.

Step 5: Review and confirm the settings

• Review the vNIC settings to ensure they are correct.
• Click "Finish" to create the new vNIC.

Step 6: Verify the vNIC

• Log out of the VM and log back in to verify that the new vNIC has been created and is functioning correctly.
• You can check the vNIC's settings and configuration by going back to the VM's settings and navigating to the "Hardware" tab and then clicking on "Network Adapter".

That's it! You have successfully configured a new vNIC in VMware.