Specifications

4 Select the virtual network adapter type.
Option Description
Bridged
The virtual machine is connected to the network by using the network
adapter on the host system. The virtual machine has a unique identity on
the network, separate from and unrelated to the host system.
NAT
The virtual machine and the host system share a single network identity
that is not visible on the external network. When the virtual machine sends
a request to access a network resource, it appears to the network resource
as if the request is coming from the host system.
Host-only
The virtual machine and the host virtual network adapter are connected to
a private Ethernet network. The network is completely contained within
the host system.
LAN segment
Select a LAN segment from the drop-down menu. A LAN segment is a
private network that is shared by other virtual machines.
5 Click Finish to add the virtual network adapter to the virtual machine.
6 Click OK to save your changes.
7 Verify that the guest operating system is configured to use an appropriate IP address on the new
network.
a If the virtual machine is using DHCP, release and renew the lease.
b If the IP address is set statically, verify that the guest operating system has an address on the
correct virtual network.
Modify an Existing Virtual Network Adapter for a Virtual Machine
You can change the settings of a virtual network adapter that is currently used by a virtual machine.
Prerequisites
Familiarize yourself with the network configuration types. See “Understanding Common Networking
Configurations,” on page 106.
Procedure
1 Select the virtual machine and select Player > Manage > Virtual Machine Settings.
2 On the Hardware tab, select the virtual network adapter.
3 Select the virtual network adapter type.
Option Description
Bridged
The virtual machine is connected to the network by using the network
adapter on the host system. The virtual machine has a unique identity on
the network, separate from and unrelated to the host system.
NAT
The virtual machine and the host system share a single network identity
that is not visible on the external network. When the virtual machine sends
a request to access a network resource, it appears to the network resource
as if the request is coming from the host system.
Host-only
The virtual machine and the host virtual network adapter are connected to
a private Ethernet network. The network is completely contained within
the host system.
LAN segment
Select a LAN segment from the drop-down menu. A LAN segment is a
private network that is shared by other virtual machines.
4 Click OK to save your changes.
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