You can add an additional virtual network adapter to a virtual machine. Such a need is dictated by the purpose of the virtual machine. In this recipe, we will learn how to add a new virtual network adapter to a VM.
The following procedure explains how to add a new virtual network adapter to a VM:
Navigate to the VM and Templates inventory view, select and right-click on the VM to which you intend to add a virtual network adapter (vNIC), and then click on Edit Settings.
Use the New device option available in the Edit Settings window, select Network as the device option, and then click on Add as demonstrated in the following screenshot:
A New Network entry for the adapter will be made available on the settings page. Use the drop-down box next to New Network to select a port group.
Select the network Adapter Type and a port group to connect the network adapter:
Click on OK to confirm the settings and exit the Edit Settings...