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n 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.
n Add a Network Adapter
You can add up to ten virtual network adapters to a virtual machine.
n Change the Network Adapter on a Remote Virtual Machine
You can enable and change the virtual network adapter for a virtual machine hosted on a
remote server. Your virtual machine will have access to multiple networks.
n Remove a Network Adapter
You can remove network adapters from your virtual machine.
n Simulate a Network Environment with Fusion Pro
In Fusion Pro, you can use advanced virtual network adapter settings to limit the bandwidth,
specify the acceptable packet loss percentage, and create network latency for incoming and
outgoing data transfers for a virtual machine.
Connect and Set Up the Network Adapter
You can connect the virtual network adapter for the virtual machine and set the type of
networking to use.
Prerequisites
Fusion does not support bridged networking to a VPN. If you have set a VPN to have the top
priority in your Mac system preferences, lower its priority if you intend to use bridged networking
with autodetect in your virtual machine.
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 Select the Connect Network Adapter check box.
Fusion retains and reapplies the setting you select when you start up the virtual machine.
Using VMware Fusion
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