Goal
Offer an explicitly selected true LAN bridge so Omarchy can obtain its own LAN identity and accept inbound connections, while keeping NAT and existing LAN port forwarding as the default.
Current facts
- QEMU user networking provides outbound access; Try Omarchy already has local/LAN port forwarding. Those features do not give the guest its own LAN address.
- A true QEMU bridge on Windows needs a compatible virtual network adapter/driver and administrative adapter configuration. The available AMD laptop has active Wi-Fi, disconnected Ethernet and no TAP adapter. Reconfiguring its live network remotely would risk losing access to the test host.
- QEMU's Windows TAP documentation describes a separate driver; do not silently install a driver or change host network bindings.
Acceptance
- Pick and verify a maintained, signed Windows 10/11 compatible L2 adapter path and document Wi-Fi and Ethernet behavior. Require explicit opt-in and elevation for any host adapter changes.
- Preserve stable guest MAC/IP identity, host connectivity, guest-to-host services and existing NAT fallback across boot, sleep, adapter change and failed setup.
- Limit bridge exposure and explain Windows firewall consequences in Settings. Include a reversible disable/cleanup path.
- Test on a disposable Windows network configuration before offering it to users; retain existing port forwarding as the supported solution in the meantime.
Reference: QEMU network emulation.
Goal
Offer an explicitly selected true LAN bridge so Omarchy can obtain its own LAN identity and accept inbound connections, while keeping NAT and existing LAN port forwarding as the default.
Current facts
Acceptance
Reference: QEMU network emulation.