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Loopback Adapter

Open the Windows RUN → Type hdwwiz.exe → Click on OK

In the Welcome window, click Next


Select --> click Next

Select Network Adapters → click Next


In the Select Network Adapter window, make the following selections:

o Manufacturer: Select Microsoft.


o Network Adapter: Select Microsoft Loopback Adapter
o Click Next
In the window ‘The wizard is ready to install your hardware’ → click Next
 Go to Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network Connections
 Right click on Microsoft Loopback Adapter → select Properties

15. In the Properties dialog box, click Use the following IP address and do the following:

o IP Address: Enter a non-routable IP for the loopback adapter. Oracle recommends


the following non-routable addresses:
 20.20.20.20
o Subnet mask: Enter 255.255.255.0.
o Leave all other fields empty.
o Click on ok → Close
Go to NotePad Right Click --> Run as Administrator

Go to path C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc
Open hosts file in notepad and enter below line
To validate the loopback configuration open a command prompt and enter the following:

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