How would I go about configuring the network in VirtualBox to use my host's network connection without setting the trap? I had a VM setup once before and I think I used NAT but can't be sure. It locked the port on me.
Chris
VirtualBox Networking with Port Security
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Chris.Zeman
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VirtualBox Networking with Port Security
I am about to use VirtualBox on a Cisco-based network with port security enabled. I obviously don't want to start a VM and have my port locked.
How would I go about configuring the network in VirtualBox to use my host's network connection without setting the trap? I had a VM setup once before and I think I used NAT but can't be sure. It locked the port on me.
Chris
How would I go about configuring the network in VirtualBox to use my host's network connection without setting the trap? I had a VM setup once before and I think I used NAT but can't be sure. It locked the port on me.
Chris
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Martin
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Re: VirtualBox Networking with Port Security
NAT will work (only one MAC address visible to the switch). With bridged networking your system will act like multiple independent systems (each with a different MAC address) which will shut down your network port.
Martin
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