Windows virtual ethernet adapter send packets to software
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I'm looking for a way to emulate a network adapter on windows and be able to use the packets in a program. The program will then send them over alternate means. I just need to create a virtual network adapter that gives me access to packets. Is there a pre-written custom driver for this or would I need to write my own? I read something about TAP driver for windows, but I'm not sure if it is what I need.
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I'm looking for a way to emulate a network adapter on windows and be able to use the packets in a program. The program will then send them over alternate means. I just need to create a virtual network adapter that gives me access to packets. Is there a pre-written custom driver for this or would I need to write my own? I read something about TAP driver for windows, but I'm not sure if it is what I need.
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The TAP driver creates a virtual network interface with its “cable” connected to the program opening the interface. That program is responsible for doing something sensible with the Ethernet frames it receives. Sounds like that could be what you want.
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I'm looking for a way to emulate a network adapter on windows and be able to use the packets in a program. The program will then send them over alternate means. I just need to create a virtual network adapter that gives me access to packets. Is there a pre-written custom driver for this or would I need to write my own? I read something about TAP driver for windows, but I'm not sure if it is what I need.
windows networking ethernet network-adapter
asked Dec 7 at 15:17
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I'm looking for a way to emulate a network adapter on windows and be able to use the packets in a program. The program will then send them over alternate means. I just need to create a virtual network adapter that gives me access to packets. Is there a pre-written custom driver for this or would I need to write my own? I read something about TAP driver for windows, but I'm not sure if it is what I need.
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asked Dec 7 at 15:17
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The TAP driver creates a virtual network interface with its “cable” connected to the program opening the interface. That program is responsible for doing something sensible with the Ethernet frames it receives. Sounds like that could be what you want.
– Daniel B
Dec 7 at 15:20
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The TAP driver creates a virtual network interface with its “cable” connected to the program opening the interface. That program is responsible for doing something sensible with the Ethernet frames it receives. Sounds like that could be what you want.
– Daniel B
Dec 7 at 15:20
The TAP driver creates a virtual network interface with its “cable” connected to the program opening the interface. That program is responsible for doing something sensible with the Ethernet frames it receives. Sounds like that could be what you want.
– Daniel B
Dec 7 at 15:20
The TAP driver creates a virtual network interface with its “cable” connected to the program opening the interface. That program is responsible for doing something sensible with the Ethernet frames it receives. Sounds like that could be what you want.
– Daniel B
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Yes, for a standalone virtual interface, the most common method is indeed the TAP driver – originally made by OpenVPN to imitate the Linux built-in 'tap' interface type. It's open-source, but you'll probably want to use the official distribution as it's digitally-signed (a requirement nowadays).
The other approach is to build a custom driver doing the same thing. I believe that's what VirtualBox does for its "Host-only networking" feature (which is, also, a virtual interface sending all packets to software).
If all you need is layer3 (IP) packets, you can also try implementing the app as a Windows VPN provider, although this is only available for UWP apps – but doesn't require a driver.
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You don't need to emulate anything.
You already have an adapter in your computer that you may use.
This is the Microsoft Loopback Adapter, also known under the name of
localhost.
If you are writing a program, here are a couple of references to get you started:
- Example of Client-Server Program in C (Using Sockets and TCP)
- Server and client example with C sockets on Linux
answered Dec 7 at 16:52
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Does someone think it's easy to implement a TAP or a driver, all in order to send messages?
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Yes, for a standalone virtual interface, the most common method is indeed the TAP driver – originally made by OpenVPN to imitate the Linux built-in 'tap' interface type. It's open-source, but you'll probably want to use the official distribution as it's digitally-signed (a requirement nowadays).
The other approach is to build a custom driver doing the same thing. I believe that's what VirtualBox does for its "Host-only networking" feature (which is, also, a virtual interface sending all packets to software).
If all you need is layer3 (IP) packets, you can also try implementing the app as a Windows VPN provider, although this is only available for UWP apps – but doesn't require a driver.
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Yes, for a standalone virtual interface, the most common method is indeed the TAP driver – originally made by OpenVPN to imitate the Linux built-in 'tap' interface type. It's open-source, but you'll probably want to use the official distribution as it's digitally-signed (a requirement nowadays).
The other approach is to build a custom driver doing the same thing. I believe that's what VirtualBox does for its "Host-only networking" feature (which is, also, a virtual interface sending all packets to software).
If all you need is layer3 (IP) packets, you can also try implementing the app as a Windows VPN provider, although this is only available for UWP apps – but doesn't require a driver.
answered Dec 7 at 15:25
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Yes, for a standalone virtual interface, the most common method is indeed the TAP driver – originally made by OpenVPN to imitate the Linux built-in 'tap' interface type. It's open-source, but you'll probably want to use the official distribution as it's digitally-signed (a requirement nowadays).
The other approach is to build a custom driver doing the same thing. I believe that's what VirtualBox does for its "Host-only networking" feature (which is, also, a virtual interface sending all packets to software).
If all you need is layer3 (IP) packets, you can also try implementing the app as a Windows VPN provider, although this is only available for UWP apps – but doesn't require a driver.
answered Dec 7 at 15:25
grawity
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Yes, for a standalone virtual interface, the most common method is indeed the TAP driver – originally made by OpenVPN to imitate the Linux built-in 'tap' interface type. It's open-source, but you'll probably want to use the official distribution as it's digitally-signed (a requirement nowadays).
The other approach is to build a custom driver doing the same thing. I believe that's what VirtualBox does for its "Host-only networking" feature (which is, also, a virtual interface sending all packets to software).
If all you need is layer3 (IP) packets, you can also try implementing the app as a Windows VPN provider, although this is only available for UWP apps – but doesn't require a driver.
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You don't need to emulate anything.
You already have an adapter in your computer that you may use.
This is the Microsoft Loopback Adapter, also known under the name of
localhost.
If you are writing a program, here are a couple of references to get you started:
- Example of Client-Server Program in C (Using Sockets and TCP)
- Server and client example with C sockets on Linux
answered Dec 7 at 16:52
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Does someone think it's easy to implement a TAP or a driver, all in order to send messages?
– harrymc
Dec 7 at 20:12
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You don't need to emulate anything.
You already have an adapter in your computer that you may use.
This is the Microsoft Loopback Adapter, also known under the name of
localhost.
If you are writing a program, here are a couple of references to get you started:
- Example of Client-Server Program in C (Using Sockets and TCP)
- Server and client example with C sockets on Linux
answered Dec 7 at 16:52
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Does someone think it's easy to implement a TAP or a driver, all in order to send messages?
– harrymc
Dec 7 at 20:12
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You don't need to emulate anything.
You already have an adapter in your computer that you may use.
This is the Microsoft Loopback Adapter, also known under the name of
localhost.
If you are writing a program, here are a couple of references to get you started:
- Example of Client-Server Program in C (Using Sockets and TCP)
- Server and client example with C sockets on Linux
answered Dec 7 at 16:52
harrymc
252k11259560
You don't need to emulate anything.
You already have an adapter in your computer that you may use.
This is the Microsoft Loopback Adapter, also known under the name of
localhost.
If you are writing a program, here are a couple of references to get you started:
- Example of Client-Server Program in C (Using Sockets and TCP)
- Server and client example with C sockets on Linux
answered Dec 7 at 16:52
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Does someone think it's easy to implement a TAP or a driver, all in order to send messages?
– harrymc
Dec 7 at 20:12
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Does someone think it's easy to implement a TAP or a driver, all in order to send messages?
– harrymc
Dec 7 at 20:12
Does someone think it's easy to implement a TAP or a driver, all in order to send messages?
– harrymc
Dec 7 at 20:12
Does someone think it's easy to implement a TAP or a driver, all in order to send messages?
– harrymc
Dec 7 at 20:12
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The TAP driver creates a virtual network interface with its “cable” connected to the program opening the interface. That program is responsible for doing something sensible with the Ethernet frames it receives. Sounds like that could be what you want.
– Daniel B
Dec 7 at 15:20