Use VirtualBox without cable plug

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nerux
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Joined: 12. Jan 2009, 13:07

Use VirtualBox without cable plug

Post by nerux »

Hi,

I would like know if I can talk to a guest without have a cable plugged from my host.

Have you any idea ?

Thanks
Sasquatch
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Post by Sasquatch »

Physical interfaces are brought down if there is no link, so you can't.
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