How to install Microsoft KM-TEST Loopback Adapter on different operating systems

SUMMARY

If you receive an error message(s) stating that the “IDE requires a network connection to continue…” or “A local network connection could not be found…” when launching the AVEVA System Platform IDE or attempting to open an AVEVA InTouch managed application within a galaxy, it is recommended you install Microsoft’s KM-TEST Loopback Network Adapter.

AVEVA Application Server uses the SuiteLink protocol (a proprietary TCP/IP wrapper) and the NMX protocol (Network Message Exchange) to communicate with I/O devices and platforms/objects in the application galaxy. The System Platform Integrated Development Environment (IDE) uses the NMX protocol to communicate with and deploy objects to platforms in the galaxy (this requires a valid network connection for development and testing operations). In the absence of a network adapter or valid network connection, Microsoft’s Loopback Adapter may be installed to satisfy the System Platform IDE’s requirement for a valid network connection.

The Microsoft KM-TEST Loopback Adapter will prevent the System Platform IDE from closing in the event the development computer is using a wireless network connection that has intermittent connectivity losses.

APPLIES TO

• Application Server v3.1 and newer
• Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, Server 2008, or Server 2012

PROCEDURE

Note: The following example uses Microsoft Windows 10 operating system.

1. Click Start, then type hdwwiz.exe in the search box.

2. The hdwwiz command appears. Choose the option to “Run as Administrator”

3. The “Add Hardware” wizard appears. Click Next.

4. Select “Install the hardware that I manually select from a list (Advanced)”, then click Next.

5. Select Network adapters, then click Next.

6. Select Microsoft as the “Manufacturer”, and then select Microsoft KM-TEST Loopback Adapter as the model, then click Next.

7. Select Next to confirm the installation.

8. Select Finish to complete the installation.

9. Confirm that the Microsoft KM-TEST Loopback Adapter appears in Network Connections.