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CHAPTER 11 Networking Virtual Machines
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Changing the Networking Configuration
Using the virtual machine settings editor (VM > Settings), you can add virtual
Ethernet adapters to your virtual machine and change the configuration of existing
adapters.
Adding and Modifying Virtual Network Adapters
To add a new virtual Ethernet adapter, follow these steps.
1. Select the virtual machine to which you want to add the adapter and be sure it is
powered off.
2. Open the virtual machine settings editor (VM > Settings).
3. Click Add.
4. The Add Hardware Wizard starts. Select Network Adapter. Click Next.
5. Select the network type you want to use — Bridged, NAT or Host-only.
6. Click Finish. The new adapter is added.
7. Click OK to save your configuration and close the virtual machine settings editor.
To change the configuration of an existing virtual network adapter, follow these steps.
1. Open the virtual machine settings editor (VM > Settings).
2. Select the adapter you want to modify.
3. Select the network type you want to use — Bridged, NAT or Host-only.
4. Click OK to save your changes and close the virtual machine settings editor.
5. Be sure the guest operating system is configured to use an appropriate IP
address on the new network. If the guest is using DHCP, release and renew the
lease. If the IP address is set statically, be sure the guest has an address on the
correct virtual network.