how do I get Network and Internet settings properly set up in Parallels?

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  1. JasonB61

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    I just bought a new MacBook Pro and running the current version of Parallels. There's software I need to use that only runs on Windows and I have it installed and running properly in Windows 11 Pro. However, this software has a network discovery tool built in but I think there's a conflict with the network settings in Parallels vs the network settings on the Apple OS side, maybe? While in Windows, if I run the CMD ipconfig, I get a 10.xxx.xxx.xxx IP address, while on the Apple OS side, it's pulling a 192.168.xxx.xxx address and I'm not sure the hardware I'm trying to discover through the Windows running software, can properly find the unit because of this. I know I can go into the Preferences of Parallels and adjust Network settings, but I want to make sure I'm not going to mess anything up. Anyone have some tips or doing something similar? Any help is greatly appreciated!
     
    JasonB61, Sep 14, 2025
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  2. Adarsh Jeetun

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    Hello,
    Thank you for your feedback.
    You may obtain a local IP address from the same 192.168.x.x range if you use the Bridged network mode.
    To do this, right-click on the Windows 11 icon from the bottom dock > Configure > Hardware > Network > click on the Source drop-down menu and select Default Adapter under Bridged network.
    If you are getting a 10.x.x.x IP range, your virtual machine is most probably set in Shared mode.
    You may learn more from: https://kb.parallels.com/4948
    Please check if this addresses your concern.
    Thank you!
     
    Adarsh Jeetun, Sep 16, 2025
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  3. JasonB61

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    This worked, thank you!
     
    JasonB61, Sep 16, 2025
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