When you select a LAN segment, the virtual machine uses a private network that can be shared with other virtual machines. For a remote virtual machine, you must select a custom network. You can select a custom network when you modify the network connection setting for a local virtual machine. Configuring a Custom Network ConfigurationĪ custom network is a network that you create by using the virtual network editor.When you configure host-only networking, Workstation Pro creates a virtual private network (VPN) connection between the virtual machine and the host system. When you configure Network Address Translation (NAT), the virtual machine shares the IP address and MAC address of the host system.

Configuring Network Address Translation.When you configure bridged networking, the virtual machine uses physical network adapters on the host system to connect a network. To configure a network connection for a selected virtual machine, select VM > Settings, click the Hardware tab, and select the virtual network adapter. You can configure the type of network connection that a virtual network adapter provides.įor a local virtual machine, you can configure bridged, NAT, or host-only networking, or you can select a custom network or LAN segment.

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