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# init()

Creates a network device configuration object for you to configure.

```
init()
```

## Return Value

A new network device configuration object.

## Discussion

After creating the object, assign appropriate values to the inherited [`attachment`](/documentation/Virtualization/VZNetworkDeviceConfiguration/attachment) and [`macAddress`](/documentation/Virtualization/VZNetworkDeviceConfiguration/macAddress) properties to complete the configuration object.

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