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martin_salo
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IP Connection problem

Hello Forum,

I'm developing software within a virtual machine. My problem is that the VM doesnt see other computers within the same IP range (ping or telnet connection.)

At work we have two networks: A Wlan network with IP range 192.168.1.x and a cable net with IP range 192.168.2.x.

I come to work and start my Host machine. Wlan and cable are connecting. From the host OS I can ping other computers in both networks. Now I start the VM and within the VM I cant reach the computers in the cable network (ping). Now what I'm doing to solve the problem is: Disconnect the wlan network and reconnect it immediately. Now I can reach the computers in both networks from within the VM. I'm using Windows7 and I have printed the routing table before and after (screenshots) the disconnect: No new routes are inserted. Can someone give me a hint what the disconnect does? Where can I look at the next time?

The VM is in bridged mode. The VM network adapter has a fixed IP from the cable network (no DHCP).

The network adapter in the host machine has also a fixed IP from the cable network. The host machine has no persistent routes or other strange configurations.

The WLAN adapter in the Host machine uses DHCP to get a IP.

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Martin

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a_p_
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How is the Bridged network configured in the Virtual Network Editor. Is it set to "Automatic" (i.e. use one of the physical networks), or is it configured to use a dedicated network adapter (e.g. the cable network)? In case it's set to "Automatic", you may need to change this setting.


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How is the Bridged network configured in the Virtual Network Editor. Is it set to "Automatic" (i.e. use one of the physical networks), or is it configured to use a dedicated network adapter (e.g. the cable network)? In case it's set to "Automatic", you may need to change this setting.


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martin_salo
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You are right. Now it works. Thanks a lot Smiley Happy

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