When you connect to an ESXi host using the VMware Host Client , you can view and configure vSphere standard switches, port groups, physical NICs, VMkernel NICs, and TCP/IP stacks.
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Managing Port Groups in the VMware Host Client VMware Host Client , you can add and remove port groups, examine port group information, and edit port group settings, such as NIC teaming and traffic shaping. Managing Virtual Switches in the VMware Host Client VMware Host Client , you can configure various virtual switch settings, such as link discovery, NIC teaming, and traffic shaping. Managing Physical Network Adapters in the VMware Host Client Managing VMkernel Network Adapters in the VMware Host Client VMware Host Client , you can add and remove VMkernel network adapters (NICs), as well as view and modify the VMkernel NIC settings. View TCP/IP Stack Configuration on a Host in the VMware Host Client Change the Configuration of a TCP/IP Stack on a Host in the VMware Host Client Configuring ESXi Firewall in the VMware Host Client ESXi includes a firewall that is enabled by default. At installation time, the ESXi firewall is configured to block incoming and outgoing traffic, except traffic for services that are enabled in the host security profile. Monitoring Networking Events and Tasks in the VMware Host Client ESXi host that you are managing.
