Ping different VMs on one host machine

[Micik]

Hello,

i want to set up two VMs on one host machine. This host machine is physically connected to a local office network (192.168.1.xxx). Is it possible to set up two IP addresses on guest machines, one for each VM so these VMs can share data and access to network resources of other computers on a local LAN. Host computer has only one NIC.

In other words is it possible to ping Vms (and exchange data) from any other computer. On the physical level all communication would be through same NIC on host machine.

Is it possible? If it is how can I set up virtual network adapters. I guess I need to set it up to bridge mode.

Thank you

[schepp · Accepted solution]

Hi,

yes you are right, you need to set up bridged mode for the NICs of the VMs.

You VMs will behave like they are connected to the LAN like your PC, so they will either get a DHCP address from the network or you have to manually assign a free IP from the valid range.

Tim