VMWare Network set-up

[quantum773]

So... I'm looking to use multiple accounts on VMware and I need help with setting up. In order to get different IPs on each session, which option did you guys use? Bridged network, NAT, or Host only? Is there anything else I should be aware of? Should I configure my router at all? Thanks in advance.

[TonyAlmeida]

I used "Bridged network"

Originally Posted by quantum773

So... I'm looking to use multiple accounts on VMware and I need help with setting up. In order to get different IPs on each session, which option did you guys use? Bridged network, NAT, or Host only? Is there anything else I should be aware of? Should I configure my router at all? Thanks in advance.

[n8zzz]

Tony, I'm ready for you to write a VMware guide :D :D

[quantum773]

Tony,
After configuring with bridged network, I'm checking my IP address and it's the same as my host. Could it be my internet provider? which is verizon.

[TonyAlmeida]

It could be. I used Suddenlink (Cable Internet)

Originally Posted by quantum773

Tony,
After configuring with bridged network, I'm checking my IP address and it's the same as my host. Could it be my internet provider? which is verizon.

[user3657]

Those settings do not work like that....

You would need to configure a different mac address for the VM everytime you try to connect.

[user3657]

Originally Posted by quantum773

Tony,
After configuring with bridged network, I'm checking my IP address and it's the same as my host. Could it be my internet provider? which is verizon.

eh, if your doing what I think you are, then set each vm host as host. You will might get the same ip every now and then now.

[BiN4RY]

Originally Posted by quantum773

Tony,
After configuring with bridged network, I'm checking my IP address and it's the same as my host. Could it be my internet provider? which is verizon.

Bridged network pretty much means the virtual network card for your vm is "directly connected" to your pc's network card and is leeching network connectivity from it. Your ip will always be the same as your physical computer under bridged mode.

[TonyAlmeida]

Each MVware have it own MAC address when you created it. Don't need to change that.

Originally Posted by user3657

Those settings do not work like that....

You would need to configure a different mac address for the VM everytime you try to connect.

[TonyAlmeida]

Originally Posted by BiN4RY

Bridged network pretty much means the virtual network card for your vm is "directly connected" to your pc's network card and is leeching network connectivity from it. Your ip will always be the same as your physical computer under bridged mode.

BiN4RY,

This statement is not correct in my case. Don't know how I can get the video recorder working on this matter

[GoteBay]

Originally Posted by TonyAlmeida

BiN4RY,

This statement is not correct in my case. Don't know how I can get the video recorder working on this matter

BiN4RY is correct, bridged means Layer 2 is in play. On the other hand, Nated means Layer 3/Routing in play.

If your DVR is working, there should be a DynDNS and forwarding configured on your router.

[TonyAlmeida]

Originally Posted by gotebay

BiN4RY is correct, bridged means Layer 2 is in play. On the other hand, Nated means Layer 3/Routing in play.

If your DVR is working, there should be a DynDNS and forwarding configured on your router.

I used no router If I have time I will record a video for you guy see it

[quantum773]

User3657, I'm assuming you're talking about setting it on host-only, not bridged network?

Bin4ry, that does make sense. How would I go around this? It seems like "bridged network" and "NAT" options are the only one with internet connectivity.

Tony, that would be super awesome

[GoteBay]

This is very hard to visualize; just trying to piece how this is working.

[Modem]-->[Computer NIC--Bridge-->(VMWare Virtual NIC)] = Both computer and VMWare get Public IPs. Since you are not allowed to have more than 1 Public IP, then they are supposed to share the same connection. Since you are bridged, somehow, the one IP cannot be shared. Now, if you are getting different Public IPs; your ISP does not know, keep you mouth zipped, you could start your own ISP.

Conclusion: You may have a defective modem (dummy hub-behaving like a dummy switch) which in a way is good for you.

[TonyAlmeida]

Man, I got to do the video tonight

[rsot]

Originally Posted by TonyAlmeida

I used no router If I have time I will record a video for you guy see it

Awesome idea to see and understand Tony

[BiN4RY]

-wrong post-

[TonyAlmeida]

I got the video record already but it show my IP on it. Is there any program that can be blur out part of the video would be great. If can do it online is better. I don't want to install software in my PC

[GoteBay]

Originally Posted by TonyAlmeida

I got the video record already but it show my IP on it. Is there any program that can be blur out part of the video would be great. If can do it online is better. I don't want to install software in my PC

You are better off taking screenshots and then cover the IP Address.

[TonyAlmeida]

I don't think people here believe on screenshot and that is why I took a video. Still look for a way to blur the information that I want

[Swag2012]

Bump for Tony to show us the video

[TonyAlmeida]

I got the video but it show my IPs on it, if anyone can help me to blur out part of the IP I will post it