In a host-only network, the virtual machine and the host virtual network adapter are connected to a private Ethernet network. Host-only networking is useful if you need to set up an isolated virtual network. When you install Workstation Pro on a Windows or Linux host system, a host-only network (VMnet1) is set up for you. When you use the New Virtual Machine wizard to create a typical virtual machine, the wizard configures the virtual machine to use the default NAT network.

When you install Workstation Pro on a Windows or Linux host system, a NAT network (VMnet8) is set up for you.

Configuring Network Address Translation.

If the host system is on a network, bridged networking is often the easiest way to give the virtual machine access to that network.

Bridged networking connects a virtual machine to a network by using the network adapter on the host system. When you install Workstation Pro on a Windows or Linux host system, a bridged network (VMnet0) is set up for you. When you choose the standard network options in the New Virtual Machine wizard, the wizard sets up the networking configuration for the virtual machine.

Changing the Default Networking Configuration.

You can also use the virtual networking components to create sophisticated custom virtual networks. You can configure bridged networking, NAT, and host-only networking for virtual machines.

Understanding Common Networking Configurations.

The virtual networking components in Workstation Pro include virtual switches, virtual network adapters, the virtual DHCP server, and the NAT device. Understanding Virtual Networking Components.The software needed for all networking configurations is installed on the host system when you install Workstation Pro. Workstation Pro provides bridged networking, network address translation (NAT), host-only networking, and custom networking options to configure a virtual machine for virtual networking.

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