Different IP address on guest?

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benike1
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Different IP address on guest?

Post by benike1 »

Is it possible to get a different IP on guest OS?
my host is windows 7, guest is windows server 2003
and i need a different ip on guest, is it possible? :\
benike1
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Re: Different IP address on guest?

Post by benike1 »

stefan.becker wrote:Yes, use Bridge Adapter and DHCP.
I set it to bridged adapter, but where can i set dhcp?

by the way, im behind a router, if that matters
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Re: Different IP address on guest?

Post by stefan.becker »

Its a setting in the guests network setup.
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Re: Different IP address on guest?

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stefan.becker wrote:Its a setting in the guests network forum.
i can't find it, could you help me? :\
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Re: Different IP address on guest?

Post by BillG »

If you are behind a router it should happen automatically. When you set the networking to bridged, the vm can see the physical network. It should work just like another computer on the LAN and get its config from DHCP in your router. You do have the vm set to get an IP automatically?
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Re: Different IP address on guest?

Post by Sasquatch »

And please read chapter 6 of the User Manual.
Read the Forum Posting Guide before opening a topic.
VirtualBox FAQ: Check this before asking questions.
Online User Manual: A must read if you want to know what we're talking about.
Howto: Install Linux Guest Additions
Howto: Use Shared Folders on Linux Guest
See the Tutorials and FAQ section at the top of the Forum for more guides.
Try searching the forums first with Google and add the site filter for this forum.
E.g. install guest additions site:forums.virtualbox.org

Retired from this Forum since OSSO introduction.
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