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MJohnson24
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Workstation 15, NAT Port Forward VM IP limited to 2 digit octets

On version 15.5.1 build-15018445

Adding a NAT Port Forward - (Virtual Network Editor -> NAT Settings -> Add...)

In the Map Incoming Port the Virtual Machine IP address input is limited to 2 characters per octet. So my VM's ip (192.168.x.x) is not possible to input, I'm limited to 2 characters.

I have Workstation Pro v14 on a 2nd computer and this problem does not exist on that version. But does not help me as that computer cannot access the network I need it to.

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andrewpilachows
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Try re-installing or repairing. Could not reproduce on build-15018445.

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MJohnson24
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This appears to be a rather complex permission issue. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I've upgraded to the latest version, 15.5.1 build-15018445

I have multiple logins with varying credentials for the machine I need this to work for.

If I login as my standard/non-admin user, launch Workstation, Virtual Network Editor -> Change Settings -> Enter admin credentials, I am still limited to 2 octets.

However, if I login as admin, launch Workstation, Virtual Network Editor -> Change Settings -> verify in the popup that this is allowed, I am able to enter the 3 octets as expected. This issue is resolved for me as I can set this up as admin and use as by standard user. But a very curious situation that the entries are limited in my scenario...

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