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Assign a MAC Address to a Virtual Machine Manually
You can assign a MAC address manually if you need to ensure that the same MAC address is always
assigned to the virtual network adaptor for a virtual machine.
Assign a MAC address manually instead of allowing Fusion to assign it to be sure that the following
situations occur:
n The same MAC address is always assigned to the virtual network adaptor for a given virtual machine,
even if the virtual machine is moved.
n A unique MAC address for each virtual machine within a networked environment
When a physical machine is converted to a virtual machine, the MAC address of the network adapter is
changed. For software in which the licensing is linked to the MAC address, this can be a problem.
Manually assigning the correct MAC address is the solution.
Prerequisites
Shut down or power off the virtual machine. You cannot change the setting while the virtual machine is
powered on or suspended.
Procedure
1 Select Window > Virtual Machine Library.
2 Select a virtual machine in the Virtual Machine Library window and click Settings.
3 Under Removable Devices in the Settings window, click Network Adapter.
4 Click Advanced options.
5 Enter a new MAC address.
n Type a known MAC address.
n Click Generate for Fusion to create a unique address.
Add a Network Adapter
You can add up to ten virtual network adapters to a virtual machine.
Prerequisites
n Familiarize yourself with the various types of network configurations. See Configuring the Network
Connection.
n Shut down or power off the virtual machine. You cannot change the setting while the virtual machine
is powered on or suspended.
Procedure
1 Select Window > Virtual Machine Library.
2 Select a virtual machine in the Virtual Machine Library window and click Settings.
3 Click Add Device.
Using VMware Fusion
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