NIC issue when import HYPERV

Question

Hi,

I have template hyperv machine defined with static IP address.

I am using Powershell to create a new hypre-v instance based on this template using IMPORT-VM command and the new machine is loaded properly, but NIC shown with warning yellow triangle "unidentified network".

In order to solve that ,i had manually to Disable & Enable NIC , and NIC gets connected properly.

Is there any way to avoid that ? so my imported machine will get connected after import without manually disable-enable the NIC ?

Answer 1

Hello @Adi5678

When you import the machine a new virtual network adapter is created which is assigned an IP address via DHCP. The original adapter is now hidden (in Device Manager). Assiging the original IP address and network name to the new adapter gives an error message (which can be overruled).

If you want to clean this up use the following steps:

Go to command prompt
Set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1
Start devmgmt.msc
Click View, Show hidden devices
Expand device tree
Right click hidden device and Uninstall
Rescan if necessary
Set IP and network name for new network device

Hope this helps with your query,

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