Network Settings
Configure virtual networking for your virtual machine.
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Fields
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Source | Type of network connection. Default (NAT): The VM shares the host’s internet connection through NAT (Network Address Translation). Bridged: Connects the VM directly to a physical network interface on the host, giving it direct access to the local network. Custom: Custom network created in Settings -> Network (Tahoe onwards |
| MAC Address | The virtual network adapter’s MAC address. You can manually edit it or click the ↻ regenerate button to generate a new unique MAC address. |
| Static IP | Allocate static ip address to VM. This is only possible if you select the custom network. |
| Port Forwarding | Forward TCP/UDP Port from host to guest port of the VM. This is only possible for Custom Shared Networking |
These settings are useful for controlling how the virtual machine accesses the network and communicates with other devices on the host network or internet.
