Microsoft KB Archive/291989

= How to Modify the Properties of a Bridged Network Adapter =

Q291989

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional

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SUMMARY
If you open the properties on a bridged network adapter, you see the following text on the General tab:

This adapter is part of the Network Bridge. To remove this adapter from the Network Bridge, or to modify the bridge settings, right-click the Network Bridge, and then click Properties.

The options to install, configure, or remove network components such as Network Client, Protocols, and services are not displayed. In addition, by default the Authentication and Advanced tab are not displayed on a bridged network adapter.

MORE INFORMATION
This behavior is by design.

You can still modify the network properties for the individual adapters, however, you should be extremely cautious when you adjust these properties as the bridge may become unstable or unusable afterward.

To modify the properties of a bridged network adapter, hold down the SHIFT key, right-click the adapter or network connection (such as, Local Area Connection), and then click Properties.

NOTE: This method of modifying a network bridge is not supported by Microsoft.

One of the benefits of modifying the properties of a bridged network adapter is the ability to capture network traffic across a specific network adapter instead of capturing the aggregate traffic across the bridge by binding the Network Monitor driver to a specific adapter.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbhw kbnetwork kbui kbHardware

Issue type : kbhowto

Technology : kbWinXPProSearch kbWinXPHomeSearch kbWinXPSearch

Last Reviewed: September 5, 2001

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