Can Hyper-V virtual machines use the host network?

Question

Hi,

I ran into an issue where I tried to build a virtual machine, but I don't know how to connect the host network. Is this possible? If so, how do you set it up?

Answer 1

Sure, it's not a problem. When you create a new external vSwitch the internet protocols are removed from the adapter and the Hyper-V Extensible Switch protocol is added turning that physical port into a multi-port virtual switch. Connect your VMs to this vSwitch and use each VM's vEthernet to configure the addressing in the exact same manner as if it were a physical NIC
https://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/jhoward/2008/06/17/hyper-v-what-are-the-uses-for-different-types-of-virtual-networks/

--please don't forget to upvote and Accept as answer if the reply is helpful--