Virtual Box Network and COM-Port setting

This is for discussing general topics about how to use VirtualBox.
Post Reply
XaverOz
Posts: 1
Joined: 30. Nov 2011, 10:28
Primary OS: MS Windows XP
VBox Version: VirtualBox+Oracle ExtPack
Guest OSses: Free DOS

Virtual Box Network and COM-Port setting

Post by XaverOz »

I have a real machine without network, i want to create network between virtual box and my real machine. Also i have a COM Device i want to control them from virtual box, what i need to select in com device mode setting?
mpack
Site Moderator
Posts: 39134
Joined: 4. Sep 2008, 17:09
Primary OS: MS Windows 10
VBox Version: VirtualBox+Oracle ExtPack
Guest OSses: Mostly XP

Re: Virtual Box Network and COM-Port setting

Post by mpack »

For a host-guest simulated network connection use "Host Only" network mode.

For the comm port, just enable it in the VM settings and associate it with a selected host comm port. It will be visible in the guest as COM1 unless you change the defaults.

See user manual for details on both.
Post Reply