How to PXE boot a linux guest on a MacOS host? (#18056)

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How to PXE boot a linux guest on a MacOS host? (#18056)

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ModEdit; related ticket: #18056: Linux VM fails to PXE boot on MacOS host
I have latest version of virtualbox (5.2.18) + extensions installed on a 2017 iMac with MacOS (OSX) 10.14 Movave and it seems impossible to make the VM get an IP address from my DHCP server.

I think I tried all possible combinations for configuring the network adapter for the VM but still it fails to get the DHCP IP. I even checked the DHCP server logs and I am sure that the IP used by the VM never reached it.

The config I was expecting to be working:
  • Bridged Adapter: en0 (this is the LAN of the iMac)
  • Adapter Type: one of Intel ones (but tried all 6 possible alternatives)
  • Promiscous Mode: deny
  • MAC Address: a generated one
  • Cable Connected: Checked.
Was anyone able to solve this problem or is a known bug I am not aware about? My impression is that the problem is MacOS specific.
Last edited by socratis on 26. Oct 2018, 02:01, edited 1 time in total.
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