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      Add Loopback Interface

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      1. Go to Network :: Connections.
      2. Click Add (displays dialog).
      3. Enter Name.
      4. On Type drop-down, select Loopback (dialog changes). 
      5. Enter Description
      6. If Connect Automatically checkbox is selected, connection is automatically established at startup.
      7. Select Block Unsolicited Incoming Packets checkbox (automatically blocks all inbound connections on the interface).
      8. In IPv4 Mode menu, select one:
        • No IPv4 Address radio button
        • Static radio button (if selected, expands dialog). Enter IP Address, BitMask, and (optional) Gateway IP. 
      9. In IPv6 Mode menu, select one:
        • No IPv6 Address radio button
        • If Static radio button is selected, displays menu). Enter IP Address, Prefix Length, and (optional) Gateway IP. 
      10. Click Save.


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