| Step | Description |
|---|
| 1. | Stop all virtual machine connected to the virtual network TAP devices. |
| 2. | Delete the current virtual network, using the instructions detailed in Deleting a Virtual Network. |
| 3. | Re-create the virtual network using the instructions detailed in Creating a Virtual Network. Ensure to specify the the new virtual network size in the field labelled Number of the virtual adapters. |
| 4. | Reconfigure the Ethernet configuration of the virtual machines. This step is only necessary when shrinking the virtual network and only if they are configured for TAP devices that no longer exist. |
| 5. | Restart Start the attached virtual machines. |