In the VMware Host Client, you can add and remove VMkernel network adapters (NICs), as well as view and modify the VMkernel NIC settings. What to read next View VMkernel Network Adapter Information in the VMware Host ClientIn the VMware Host Client, you can view information about VMkernel network adapters (NICs), such as TCP/IP configuration, network details, virtual switch topology, and so on. Add a VMkernel Network Adapter in the VMware Host ClientYou can add a VMkernel network adapter (NIC) on a VMware vSphere® Standard Edition™ switch to provide network connectivity for hosts. The VMkernel NIC also handles the system traffic for VMware vSphere® vMotion®, IP storage, Fault Tolerance, logging, vSAN, and so on. Edit VMkernel Network Adapter Settings in the VMware Host ClientYou might have to change the supported traffic type for a VMkernel network adapter, or the way IPv4 or IPv6 addresses are obtained. Remove a VMkernel Network Adapter in the VMware Host ClientIn the VMware Host Client, you can remove a VMkernel network adapter if you no longer need it. Parent topic: Networking in the VMware Host Client