How to configure your vMesh private network on Windows

You will find below the steps required to configure your private network on your Windows Cloud Server. Simply replicate the following setup on every server defined in your network. Each VPS needs its own private network IP address (e.g., 10.0.0.2, 10.0.0.3, 10.0.0.4).

Windows Cloud Server

1. Open Network Connections

Press Win + R, type ncpa.cpl, and press Enter.

2. Identify the network adapter

Right-click the adapter connected to the private network (e.g., Ethernet 2) and select Properties.

3. Configure TCP/IPv4 settings

Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), click Properties, choose Use the following IP address, and enter:

Setting	Value
IP address	YourAssignedIP (e.g., `10.0.0.2`)
Subnet mask	`255.255.255.0`
Default gateway	Leave blank

Click OK to save the settings.

4. Verify the configuration

ipconfig

Ensure the IP settings are correctly applied.

Additional notes

- Firewall configuration: ensure that your firewall settings allow traffic through the private network interface.

- No gateway required: typically, a gateway is not needed for the private network to operate.

- Avoid conflicts: ensure the IP range you select does not overlap with other networks you are connected to.

Choosing an IP range

Private range	Span
`10.0.0.0/8`	10.0.0.0 – 10.255.255.255
`172.16.0.0/12`	172.16.0.0 – 172.31.255.255
`192.168.0.0/16`	192.168.0.0 – 192.168.255.255

Testing connectivity

You can test the connection by pinging another device on the private network:

ping OtherDeviceIP # (e.g., 10.0.0.2)