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Ensure that WSL2 uses the Windows IP (including VPN connection)

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
When I use WSL2 whilst connected on VPN, I always have to issue a command Get-NetAdapter | Where-Object {$_.InterfaceDescription -Match "Cisco AnyConnect"} | Set-NetIPInterface -InterfaceMetric 4000 in PowerShell in order to unlock internet connection in WSL2, provided that the configuration as described in this link has been satisfied. Otherwise I can't connect to the Internet using e.g. ping www.google.com since the WSL2 IP differs from Windows'.

Describe the solution you'd like
WSL2 shouldn't generate dynamic IP addresses per reboot but use the one on the Windows OS level alongside VPN connection if available. Using UNIX shell shouldn't cost time just for configuring it on WSL2 for the sake of developer experience.

Describe alternatives you've considered
A ready to use terminal like Windows PowerShell based on your WSL2 image without the need to configure all that connectivity stuff.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the WSL2 VPN connectivity problem described in the issue, including the linked configuration and the PowerShell InterfaceMetric command. Done means WSL2 uses the Windows-side IP or VPN path across reboots and can reach the internet without manual PowerShell configuration.

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Assessment

Tech stack
powershell
Domain
networking, operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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