I'm using VMware Fusion, and I find that I cannot pick which network to connect virtual interfaces to. I have 2 networks that I am connected to, a wireless on, and the one via my ethernet, and sometimes, I need a VM to connect to the ethernet, and sometimes to my wireless network.
How do I get to chose?
Reply1.Re: Choosing which network to join virtual NICs to? Sep 30, 2007 5:22 PM
In bridge mode VMware does automatic bridging to the host's 'primary' network interface. This usually means to the "active" NIC, i.e. wired (en0) or wireless (en1). If both are active, I guess en0 is favored? NAT is able to access all connections (including USB, expresscard, etc) using any of the host IP respective addresses.
On other platforms there's a VMware tool called vmnetcfg which allows you to turn off Automatic Bridging and pick a specific interface. I don't see that tool is available for Fusion.
Reply3.Re: Choosing which network to join virtual NICs to? Oct 1, 2007 3:32 AM
in response to: bragi0
The two bridged NICs solution should work.
This is far cry from vmnetcfg, but it's all there in gory code. I would recommend backing up or archiving Application Support/VMware Fusion with tar. Any mistake editing Fusion's shell scripts and/or config files without backups and you'll have to re-install.
Reply5.Re: Choosing which network to join virtual NICs to? Oct 1, 2007 4:56 AM
in response to: DaveP
Glad to hear this Dave. Your networking PDF is good work. I'll be sure to point advanced users to it and any scripts you develop. I do recommend in your scripts backing up original product files so users have a way to rollback without re-installing.
Reply6.Re: Choosing which network to join virtual NICs to? Oct 1, 2007 6:24 AM
in response to: DaveP
Would it be possible to get a copy of your script to correct this> I converted from Parallels to VM Fusion over the weekend, and use the exact configuration noted here in the office every day. I must be able to run on two networks for this to even be viable for me.
Thanks,
Mike
Reply7.Re: Choosing which network to join virtual NICs to? Oct 1, 2007 6:26 AM
in response to: jonesmf
Sorry not just yet as I need permission from VMware to distribute. I have re-used parts of the Linux version of Workstation in it. Pat Lee said it should be OK but until I hear back, I will have to keep them to myself.
Reply8.Re: Choosing which network to join virtual NICs to? Oct 3, 2007 3:34 PM
in response to: DaveP
Thanks for the follow-up. I am booting natively to uninstall Fusion and return to Parallels. Performace hasn't been that impressive and I feel s though I lost too much functionality anyways.
Reply12.Re: Choosing which network to join virtual NICs to? Oct 3, 2007 12:26 AM
in response to: TheITguru
Ok I have had permission from VMware to go ahead with this. What I want to do intially is run it by a few beta testers, especially as I need to write some documentation for it. I will PM you.
Dave
