Specifications

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4. Specify the type of networking this virtual NIC uses. Select Bridged, NAT, Host-
only, Custom or Named.
If you select Custom, choose the VMnet virtual network you want to use for the
network from the drop-down list.
Note: Although VMnet0, VMnet1 and VMnet8 are available in this list, they are
normally used for bridged, host-only and NAT configurations, respectively.
Special steps are required to make them available for use in custom
configurations. You should choose one of the other switches.
Note: If the virtual machine is managed by VirtualCenter, select Named and
choose a network from the list.
5. Click Finish. The new adapter is added.
6. 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. Choose VM > Settings.
2. Select the adapter you want to modify.
3. Specify the type of networking this virtual NIC uses. Select Bridged, NAT, Host-
only, Custom or Named.
If you select Custom, choose the VMnet virtual network you want to use for the
network from the drop-down list.
Note: If the virtual machine is managed by VirtualCenter, select Named and
choose a network from the list.
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