# To add a VM Essentials Network Pool

## Procedure

1. Click + ADD in Infrastructure  >  Network  >  IP Pools
2. Enter the following:
   :   Name
       :   A friendly name for the IP Pool in VM Essentials.

       Pool Type
       :   Currently, HVM-type IP Pools and NSX IP Pools (with a configured integration) can be created directly from VM Essentials

       Starting Address
       :   The starting IP address of the IP Pool address range. ex: 192.168.0.2

       Ending Address:
       :   The ending IP address of the IP Pool address range. ex: 192.168.0.255
3. Save Changes

## Results

NOTE

Multiple Address Ranges can be added to a pool by selecting the + icon next to the address range.

After saving the IP pool will be available for assignment to networks in the NETWORK POOL dropdown when adding or editing a network.
