android-x86-guest: enable wlan

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AlexDerGrosse
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android-x86-guest: enable wlan

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hi,

i'm testing some apps that needs wlan (not lan). when i enable wlan in android settings, the vm isn't connecting. how can i use wlan with the android-x86-guest?

alex
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Re: android-x86-guest: enable wlan

Post by Martin »

Android is not a supported guest OS.
You might have a chance with using an USB WLAN adaptor.
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Re: android-x86-guest: enable wlan

Post by mpack »

AlexDerGrosse wrote:how can i use wlan with the android-x86-guest?
VirtualBox VMs do not include a simulated WLAN connection. The simulated NIC is always wired. As Martin says, it may be possible to attach a real USB WLAN dongle to the guest.
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