Network Adapters

When adding a network adapter to a virtual machine, you first have to choose a networking mode for it. The following options are available:

• Host-only networking. A virtual machine can communicate with the host and other virtual machines, but not with external networks.
• Shared networking. Uses the NAT feature. A virtual machine shares the IP address with the host.
• Bridged networking. A virtual adapter in the VM is bound to a network adapter on the host. The virtual machine appears as a standalone computer on the network.