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Hi, I'm new and I'm trying to setup an ubuntu lamp server so I can learn some linux. I was wondering if it's possible to follow the instructions to use the host interface feature when the host is connected directly to the internet (that is with a modem)?

When I try to use host interface and bridging the adapters I get disconnected from the internet.

Host:Vista 32bit

Thank you.

littlerobertanthony wrote:Hi, I'm new and I'm trying to setup an ubuntu lamp server so I can learn some linux. I was wondering if it's possible to follow the instructions to use the host interface feature when the host is connected directly to the internet (that is with a modem)?

When I try to use host interface and bridging the adapters I get disconnected from the internet.

Host:Vista 32bit

Thank you.

Maybe u shall try NAT attached?

If you want to access your website only (and some SSH), you can use Port Forwarding as described in the manual.

When you create a bridge, you of course get disconnected for a second. It should come back up though, unless your modem remembers which MAC address was attached. If that is the case, you need to power cycle it first. Your Guest won't get an IP address either thoug. Best to drop the bridge and use NAT with HIF. For HIF you create a virtual interface and attach it to the VM. Set an IP on both ends and you're good to go.

Thanks for the info. One more question: what do you mean by "
limited ssh"?

It certainly sound like a good solution to my problem because I'd like to keep a connection to the internet alive so I can get info while I work on the guest system.

littlerobertanthony wrote:Thanks for the info. One more question: what do you mean by "limited ssh"?

It certainly sound like a good solution to my problem because I'd like to keep a connection to the internet alive so I can get info while I work on the guest system.

I meant that you don't always use it, as you can just open the GUI of VB to access the server. Use it as much as you want though, won't be a problem with port forwarding .

Thanks, that's great to know