With host-only networking, the virtual machine can communicate only with the host system and other virtual machines in the host-only network. Host-only networking provides a network connection between the virtual machine and the host system, using a virtual network adapter that is visible to the host operating system.

Select NAT if you do not have a separate IP address for the virtual machine, but you want to be able to connect to the Internet.Ĭonfigure a host-only network connection for the virtual machine. With NAT, the virtual machine and the host system share a single network identity that is not visible outside the network. Other computers on the network can then communicate directly with the virtual machine.Ĭonfigure a NAT connection for the virtual machine. If your host system is on a network and you have a separate IP address for your virtual machine (or can get an IP address from a DHCP server), select this setting. The virtual machine must have its own IP address on the external network. With bridged networking, the virtual machine has direct access to an external Ethernet network. Network Connection Settings SettingĬonfigure a bridged network connection for the virtual machine. If you are creating a remote virtual machine, you must select either a custom network or no network connection. When you select a custom configuration, the New Virtual Machine wizard prompts you to configure the network connection type for the virtual machine.

Virtualbox network settings explained