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Loopback Adapter

Introduction​

A Loopback Adapter is a virtual network adapter that enables network communications between applications on the same computer, even without a physical network connection.

You need to install the Loopback Adapter only if both of these conditions apply:

  1. You are using Firebird 3.0 database server
  2. Your computer is in a non-networked environment (not connected to any network)

Installation Steps​

Follow these steps to install the Loopback Adapter:

  1. Press Windows + R to open Run dialog
  2. Type hdwwiz and press Enter
  3. Click Next
  4. Select "Install the hardware that I manually select from a list (Advanced)"
  5. Click Next
  6. Scroll down and select Network adapters
  7. Click Next
  8. Select "Microsoft" in the Manufacturer column
  9. In the Model column, select either:
    • Microsoft Loopback Adapter, or
    • Microsoft KM-TEST Loopback Adapter
  10. Click Next and follow the prompts to complete installation
  11. Restart your computer