Oracle VirtualBox is a powerful and versatile virtualization software that allows users to run multiple operating systems on a single machine. One common issue users face is the inability to use Bridged Networking with Wi-Fi connections. Fortunately, there are alternative configurations using Host-Only and NAT adapters to achieve seamless communication with the host system and still access the internet. In this article, we’ll guide you through the steps to resolve this issue.
Solution 1: Using Host-Only Adapter
Step 1: Open VirtualBox and Select the Virtual Machine
Open Oracle VirtualBox and select the virtual machine for which you want to configure the network settings.
Step 2: Navigate to Network Settings
Click on “Settings” for the selected virtual machine. In the settings window, navigate to the “Network” tab.
Step 3: Add a Host-Only Adapter
Under the “Adapter 2” tab (or any Adapter tab of your choice), check the box labeled “Enable Network Adapter.” Then, select the “Host-only Adapter” from the “Attached to” dropdown menu.
Step 4: Save Settings and Start the Virtual Machine
Click “OK” to save the changes and close the settings window. Start your virtual machine, and it should now be able to communicate with the host system using the Host-Only Adapter.
Solution 2: Using NAT Adapter for Internet Access
Step 1: Navigate to Network Settings
In the VirtualBox settings window for your virtual machine, go to the “Network” tab.
Step 2: Configure the First Adapter as NAT
Make sure the first network adapter is set to “NAT” under the “Attached to” dropdown menu. This adapter will handle internet access for the virtual machine.
Note: This setting will over
Step 3: Save Settings and Start the Virtual Machine
Click “OK” to save the changes. Start your virtual machine, and it should now have internet access through the NAT adapter.
Additional Tips
- Ensure that the VirtualBox Extension Pack is installed to provide support for Host-Only Networking.
- You can still use the Bridged Network adapter with the NAT and Host Only adapters.
- Make sure that your host machine’s firewall settings allow communication between the host and the virtual machine.
- If you need communication between the vms, add an additional adapter of type “Internal Network”. This network allows communication only between the vms.
Conclusion
By following the steps above, you should be able to resolve Bridged Network issues in Oracle VirtualBox using a combination of Host-Only and NAT adapters. This configuration allows seamless communication with the host system while providing Internet access to the virtual machine.