Specifications

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VMware GSX Server Virtual Machine Guide
Changing the Networking Configuration
Using the virtual machine settings editor (VM > Settings), you can change the
configuration of your virtual networks by
• Adding and Modifying Virtual Network Adapters on page 238
• Configuring Bridged Networking Options on a Windows Host on page 242
• Enabling, Disabling, Adding and Removing Host Virtual Adapters on page 247
Adding and Modifying Virtual Network Adapters
You can add new or configure existing virtual network adapters from the VMware
Virtual Machine Console and from the VMware Management Interface. If VirtualCenter
manages the virtual machines on your GSX Server host, use the management
interface to add a new or configure an existing virtual network adapter.
The settings you can configure include the virtual network device to which the virtual
machine is bound and the network driver it uses.
When choosing the network driver for a virtual network adapter, you can choose
between the vlance driver, which installs automatically, and the vmxnet driver,
which provides better network performance. The difference in network performance
is most noticeable if the virtual machine is connected to a Gigabit Ethernet card.
Adding and Configuring a Virtual Network Adapter from the Console
To add a new virtual network adapter to a virtual machine, make sure the virtual
machine is powered off, then complete the following steps.
1. Open the virtual machine settings editor. Choose VM > Settings.
2. Click Add.
3. The Add Hardware Wizard starts. Select Ethernet Adapter. Click Next. The
Network Type screen appears.