How to set up Incoming Connection over modem for offline Windows 7 system

Solution 1:

You should be able to add a loopback adapter to the machine to enable the functionality you're looking for:

  • Start / hdwwiz.exe
  • Choose "Install the hardware that I manually select from a list (Advanced)"
  • Choose "Network adapters"
  • Choose "Microsoft" in the "Manufacturer" pane and "Microsoft Loopback Adapter" in the "Network Adapter:" pane
  • Complete the installation

Once the loopback adapter is installed you may need to assign a static IP address to get the functionality you're looking for w/ Routing and Remote Access.