diff --git a/hardware/network.rst b/hardware/network.rst
index b737f1c..c3486be 100644
--- a/hardware/network.rst
+++ b/hardware/network.rst
@@ -147,6 +147,15 @@ This guide only covers the basics of VDE. It provides many more useful features
 * Connecting to **other emulators and virtualizers** with VDE support such as QEMU and VirtualBox
 * Creating **VLANs and access control policies** which can be assigned to switch ports
 
+TAP
+---
+
+TAP is a simpler method for connecting 86Box machines and other applications together without the complexity of :ref:`hardware/network:VDE`.
+
+.. note:: TAP is only available on **Linux** hosts.
+
+The bridge name specified in the :ref:`network settings <settings/network:Options>` represents a virtual network: all applications set to the same bridge name will be connected to the same network. 86Box will automatically create the bridge if it doesn't already exist.
+
 Modem
 -----
 
diff --git a/settings/network.rst b/settings/network.rst
index d2a32b5..4497f1d 100644
--- a/settings/network.rst
+++ b/settings/network.rst
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ Network emulation mode to use on this card. See :doc:`../hardware/network` for m
 * **PCap:** connects directly to a host network adapter. Similar to the **Bridge** mode on other emulators and virtualizers.
 * **SLiRP:** creates a private network with a virtual router. Similar to the **NAT** mode on other emulators and virtualizers.
 * **VDE:** attaches to a virtual switch created by :ref:`hardware/network:VDE`. Only available on Linux and macOS hosts.
+* **TAP:** creates or attaches to a virtual bridge through :ref:`hardware/network:TAP`. Only available on Linux hosts.
 
 .. note::
   If PCap mode is not listed, make sure that:
@@ -46,3 +47,4 @@ Settings for the network emulation mode selected above. Only settings relevant t
 
 * **Interface:** host network adapter to use in **PCap** mode.
 * **VDE Socket:** virtual switch socket path to use in **VDE** mode. See the :ref:`VDE setup guide <hardware/network:VDE>` for more information.
+* **TAP Bridge Device:** virtual bridge name to use in **TAP** mode. See :ref:`hardware/network:TAP` for more information.