limited internet access

[scotto]

I have Oracle Linux 6.4 running in VirtualBox 4.2.18 on Windows XP .
My problem is that access from the guest to the internet is limited to just a few sites, e.g. google and yahoo, but oracle.
The host machine (windows) does not have any limitation.
I have switched between NAT and bridged network but no difference.
Any suggestions on how to troubleshoot or fix?

[Perryg]

Sounds like something on the host side is restricting access. Check firewall and virus software.

[scotto]

The internet connection problem I described occurs when the physical device (laptop) has a wireless connection and the VirtualBox network has been configured as a bridged (or NAT) network. When the physical device has a physical cable and the VirtualBox is bridged, the internet connection works fine. What I want is a VirtualBox bridged network on a wireless device. Is there a known limitation in the configuration of VirtualBox bridge networking with wireless networks?

[Perryg]

Yes it can be but it really depends on your access point. Some work and some don't from what I see. Mine does (older linksys) work bridged with guests.

[noteirak]

Is there a known limitation in the configuration of VirtualBox bridge networking with wireless networks?

There is a limitation by the hardware & firmware running on wireless devices, as it is P2P per nature, but you actually try to add a 3rd wheel there. Some hardware support it, some don't.