NAT box in private network?
NAT box in private network?
if i create a nat virtual box in a private network, will the virtual box be visible in any way to other computers in the host's network?
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Perryg
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Re: NAT box in private network?
No cross posting. Other topic removed.
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Re: NAT box in private network?
If you use VBox NAT and not NAT networking it should not.
Re: NAT box in private network?
lol, doesnt exactly fill me with confidence.Perryg wrote: it should not.
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Re: NAT box in private network?
It has been my experience that while things are supposed to work a certain way, users find some way to get around the default actions and this is why the reply should. But if you want an absolute you should ask a sith. 
Re: NAT box in private network?
I only ask because I'm at work and need to run WIndows 10 to run a specific app, I just don't want my name to blatantly pop up in the network when i login with my personal details. lol.Perryg wrote:It has been my experience that while things are supposed to work a certain way, users find some way to get around the default actions and this is why the reply should. But if you want an absolute you should ask a sith.
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Re: NAT box in private network?
I think that's the key element of your question here.vbox123 wrote:will the virtual box be visible in any way to other computers
If you use NAT, NAT Network or Host-Only, the VM will not be visible at the TCP/IP level.
It could be noticeable in the upper levels - many protocols include the hostname of the computer, or some specific hardware info which can easily be recognizable.
This is especially true in corporate environment where network traffic is analyze in depth and not just at TCP/IP.
So... it all depends on your network corporate setup. That's also why Perry answered "should": it's not a black or white answer.
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