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7 (Optional) To use a local DHCP service to distribute IP addresses to virtual machines on the network,
select Provide addresses on this network via DHCP.
8 (Optional) To change the subnet IP address or subnet mask, modify the addresses in the Subnet IP
and Subnet Mask text boxes.
9 (Optional) To configure jumbo frame, select Custom from the MTU drop-down menu and enter a
value between 72 bytes and 9194 bytes in the text box.
10 Click Apply.
Results
The network that you configured is now available to the virtual network adapters associated with virtual
machines on your Mac.
Enable Jumbo Frames
With Fusion Pro, you can enable jumbo frames for built-in networks.
Jumbo frames let you send larger frames out onto the physical network. For built-in networks, jumbo
frames can be configured in the Share with my Mac and Private to my Mac tabs.
Prerequisites
n Verify that you have a Fusion Pro license.
n Verify that you know the administrator password.
Procedure
1 Select VMware Fusion > Preferences and click Network.
2 Click the lock icon, enter the administrator password, and click OK.
3 Select Share with my Mac.
4 Select Custom from the MTU drop-down menu and enter a value between 72 and 9194 bytes in the
text box and Click Apply.
5 Select Private to my Mac.
6 Select Custom from the MTU drop-down menu and enter a value between 72 bytes and 9194 bytes
in the text box and Click Apply.
Results
Jumbo frame is enabled for built-in networks.
Enable Dictation
Dictation allows you to use your voice instead of typing. You must enable Dictation in Fusion to use it with
guest operating systems.
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