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What to do next
Assign IP addresses to the virtual network adapters. To see the IP address that a host-only network is using,
use the ipconfig /all command on a Windows host or the ipconfig command on a Linux host.
Changing a Networking Configuration
You can determine the type of network that a virtual machine is using, add virtual network adapters to a virtual
machine, and change the configuration of existing virtual network adapters.
Find the Network Type of a Virtual Machine
Unless you configure a custom network connection, a virtual machine uses a bridged, NAT, or host-only
network connection. When you use the New Virtual Machine wizard to create a virtual machine, the new
virtual machine defaults to using the NAT network type.
Procedure
1 Select the virtual machine and select Virtual Machine > Virtual Machine Settings.
2 On the Hardware tab, selectNetwork Adapter.
Add a Virtual Network Adapter to a Virtual Machine
You can add up to 10 virtual network adapters to a virtual machine.
Prerequisites
Familiarize yourself with the network configuration types. See “Understanding Common Networking
Configurations,” on page 100.
Procedure
1 Select the virtual machine and select Virtual Machine > Virtual Machine Settings.
2 On the Hardware tab, click Add.
3 Select Network Adapter.
4 Select the virtual network adapter type.
Option Description
Bridged
The virtual machine is connected to the network by using the network
adapter on the host system. The virtual machine has a unique identity on the
network, separate from and unrelated to the host system.
NAT
The virtual machine and the host system share a single network identity that
is not visible on the external network. When the virtual machine sends a
request to access a network resource, it appears to the network resource as
if the request is coming from the host system.
Host-only
The virtual machine and the host virtual network adapter are connected to
a private Ethernet network. The network is completely contained within the
host system.
LAN segment
Select a LAN segment from the drop-down menu. A LAN segment is a
private network that is shared by other virtual machines.
5 Click Finish to add the virtual network adapter to the virtual machine.
6 Click OK to save your changes.
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