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Tried VirtualBox Adapters - No Internet Connection

Started by EncoMan , Sep 15 2022 03:15 AM

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#1 EncoMan

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Posted 15 September 2022 - 03:15 AM

I had the wrong impression of VirtualBox. I thought it was one of those apps that
required weeks or months to master. In fact, it's very easy to use, but I am having
a problem.

I've got two small Linux distros running as guests. Porteus and SliTaz. For some
reason, VirtualBox cannot connect to the internet.

Performed a Google search and found this article about connecting VirtualBox to the
internet.

https://linuxhint.com/enable-internet-virtualbox/

The article says Bridged Adapter is the best choice, so that's what I tried. Didn't work.
Also tried NAT. Again, no internet connection. I've been tinkering with other network
adapters and serial ports. I really don't know what I'm doing, but trying something is
better than doing nothing.

Is there an app that can provide all the info I need about my internet hardware and
software? If yes, that might be the solution to this "no internet connection" problem.

If I cannot resolve this problem with VirtualBox, maybe I should switch to VMware Player.
I need an app that will automatically detect my network settings, so I don't have to guess.

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#2 sflatechguy

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Posted 18 September 2022 - 10:56 AM

Did you try host-only adapter?

The other options should have worked. You may want to look at the NIC settings on your host machine.

You will likely run into a similar issue with VMware. It will ask you to configure your network settings. There is a VMware option to use automatic bridging, but if you have multiple network connections, it will not let you select which one to use. https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Workstation-Player-for-Windows/16.0/com.vmware.player.win.using.doc/GUID-B17D2886-C757-4E8D-8CF6-F04982E1A49B.html