Can't change IP of host-only network adapter
Posted: 1. Feb 2014, 13:40
Hello!
I did quite some research on the topic, but couldn't find an answer yet. If I missed it, please kindly point me to the topic...
I have VirtualBox 4.3.6 on Win 8 64 bit as host.
When I change the host-only network adapter IP (under VBox -> File -> Preferences -> Network -> Host-only Networks) and set an IP address, the dialog accepts it but after saving and re-opening the Preferences, it gets back to an APIPA IP (169.254.x.x). Ipconfig also reveals that windows uses it's fallback.
Trying to change the adapter's settings in windows (network connections => VirtualBox Host-Only Network => Properties => IPv4) just gives an error saying "In order to configure TCP/IP a network adapter must be installed and active" (sorry, it's in German and I just translated it - see attachment).
Thanks for your help!
Simon
I did quite some research on the topic, but couldn't find an answer yet. If I missed it, please kindly point me to the topic...
I have VirtualBox 4.3.6 on Win 8 64 bit as host.
When I change the host-only network adapter IP (under VBox -> File -> Preferences -> Network -> Host-only Networks) and set an IP address, the dialog accepts it but after saving and re-opening the Preferences, it gets back to an APIPA IP (169.254.x.x). Ipconfig also reveals that windows uses it's fallback.
Trying to change the adapter's settings in windows (network connections => VirtualBox Host-Only Network => Properties => IPv4) just gives an error saying "In order to configure TCP/IP a network adapter must be installed and active" (sorry, it's in German and I just translated it - see attachment).
Thanks for your help!
Simon