vmware internet connectivity

[Icculus]

having a lil issue getting my vmware to acces the internet , i was hoping it would setup a network that would run through the host system files "linux"

but it doesnt seem to be working , it doesnt connect to the net and give a error of , "cannot open rtc" when i boot vmware

am i thinking int he wrong direction? , can vmware access the internet ?

[bdg1983]

It always has for me.

Did you select networking when you went through the configuration? Host-bridge I believe.

The install documentation at VMware does explain the config process and the options for setting up networking. Sorry I cannot remember the exact option you need to select.

[Icculus]

is it possible that cause im using my nic card for internet via dhcp on linux , that VM is seeing it as in use and not availibe?

[Icculus]

ok i just changed it to bridged in the settings under ethernet and this is what i get when i power up

Could not get host IP address to create unique Ethernet address.
Using randomly generated address (00:50:56:ce:da:99).
Ethernet address may possibly conflict with a VM on another host.

[SiCKB0Y]

I doubt the RTC warning is doing anything to the network connectivity in VMWare. RTC stands for real time clock, and it just helps vmware to display the right time in windows or whatever os you choose.

You need to make sure support for this is enabled in your kernel. Buts its not dreafully important

[DrDebian]

Originally posted by Icculus:
<STRONG>ok i just changed it to bridged in the settings under ethernet and this is what i get when i power up

Could not get host IP address to create unique Ethernet address.
Using randomly generated address (00:50:56:ce:da:99).
Ethernet address may possibly conflict with a VM on another host.</STRONG>

Forget all about "Bridged Networking" in vmWare just to get access to the Internet! In bridged mode, you need to have a valid *second* IP-address to assign to your virtual machine. This is rarely available, so it is best to use "Host Only Networking" in vmWare. This will give a virtual Ethernet network in your PC, where your Host OS (Linux) is the master and your virtual machines can function as clients.

All you need to get access to the Internet (given that you have a working connection on your host machine) is either IPmasquerading or some sort of application level proxies (squid, dante et al). I prefer the proxies, because they allow me to control what is going out the line and what isn't.

[Icculus]

thnx a bunch for the replies .

unfortunetly im not network guru , atleast i know im in need of setting up a network from vmware to the host
the question now is . how doi masqu , i tried the squid thing but wheni did make install i got a error

is there a simple way to set all this up ?ill configure security later i dont wanna be l33t i just need to get files to win98 inside VMware so i can install work programs

[bdg1983]

This is from VMware support. Maybe my memory is gone, but I seem to remember selecting Bridged Network and I use DHCP at work. I'm able to access the net with any guest os I install.

The following is an explanation of the results of the networking options you're offered during installation of the VMware Workstation software and how to make the appropriate choice to achieve the desired results.

Respond Yes to the first and second prompts if you plan to use a host-only network or bridged network.
Respond Yes to the third prompt if you plan to use a host-only network. This configures the DHCP server installed by VMware with the private network address that will be used on the host-only network.
Respond No to the first prompt if you do not plan to use any networking at all. This will bypass the second and third prompts.

When to use each of the above network options:

Bridged network: Connect directly to a local network via an Ethernet network adapter card. Choose this option if you have an Ethernet card in your PC and wish to connect your virtual machines to the local area network that your Ethernet card is connected to.
Host-only network: Connect the guest operating system to the host computer internally. This option allows your virtual machines to communicate with each other and with the host even if you do not have an Ethernet card in your PC. You may also use this option if your network adapter is something other than an Ethernet card. This option is ideal for standalone PCs in a home office or a lab environment.
No network: Network connectivity will not be available to your virtual machines.