Windows 7 configure win 7 to allow vmware network adapters

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I am using win seven ultimate, have installed vmware workstation 7.
go to Network and Sharing Center, I see two vmware adapters being identified
as Unidentified network and No Internet Access in Access Type. These
are two default vmware adapters, according to I know, one
(+VMWare Network Adapter VMnet1+) for virtual machines use host-only
network, another (VMWare Network Adapter VMnet8) for virtual machines using
the NAT network.
Addition, the vmware also have a more default adapter(VMWare Network
Adapter VMnet0) for virtual machines using the bridge network. This
is the bridge over the host adapter (Local Area Connection), identify
addresse for virtual machine, it is not in the Network and Sharing Center. I install the guest OS is win XP sp 2, using the bridge bridge.This virtual machine have address in range of 192.168.1.0/24 (see
ipconfig command), can ping the 192.168.1.1, but can not connect to the
Internet as an Internet ping.

I guess that problem is related to win 7. Because my bridge machine have DHCP address supplied by modem, I cant ping 192.168.1.1, it means that packets from 192.168.1.1 is allowed. When i ping google.com,it has identified the address, but respond is request timeout. I guess that win 7 don't allow packets from Internet.


I tried installing vmware workstation 7 in win xp. I't OK.
It's the same problem with vmware workstation 6.5.


Who knows setting up properly? Help me!

 

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It seems like you are facing network connectivity issues with VMware Workstation on Windows 7 Ultimate, particularly when using a bridged network configuration with a guest Windows XP SP2 virtual machine. Here are some steps and configurations you can try to address the issue:

VMware Network Adapters:​

1. VMnet0 (Bridged Network):
   • Ensure that the VMnet0 adapter (for bridged networking) is correctly configured to use the physical network adapter (e.g., Local Area Connection) on your host machine.
   []VMnet1 (Host-only Network):
   • This adapter is for host-only networking. Check if it's correctly configured for communication within the host and its guests.
   []VMnet8 (NAT Network):
   • The NAT network adapter provides internet access to your VMs. Make sure this adapter is properly set up for NAT networking.

     Windows 7 Network Settings:​

   []Firewall Configuration:
   • Check if the Windows 7 firewall is blocking traffic. You may need to allow VMware Workstation or specific network adapters through the firewall.
   []Internet Connection Sharing:
   • Verify that Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) is not conflicting with VMware networking. Disable ICS if it's causing issues.
   []Default Gateway:
   • Ensure that the default gateway on the guest OS (Windows XP SP2) is set correctly to the IP address of the modem/router (192.168.1.1).

     Troubleshooting Steps:​

   []Check DNS Settings:
   • Verify that the DNS settings are correct on the Windows XP virtual machine. Ensure it can resolve domain names properly.
   []Restart Networking Services:
   • Restart the networking services on the Windows XP guest OS. Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve connectivity issues.
   []Network Troubleshooter:
   • Use the Windows 7 network troubleshooter to diagnose and potentially fix any network-related problems.
2. VMware Tools:
   • Make sure VMware Tools is installed on the guest OS (Windows XP). VMware Tools provide better integration and performance for VMs.

     Additional Suggestions:​

   • Update VMware Workstation:
   • Consider updating VMware Workstation to the latest version to ensure compatibility with Windows 7 and resolve any known issues.
   • Network Configuration Check:
   • Double-check all network configurations in VMware Workstation to ensure they match your network setup. By following these steps and configurations, you should be able to troubleshoot and resolve the network connectivity issues between your Windows 7 host, VMware Workstation, and the Windows XP SP2 virtual machine. Let me know if you need further assistance with any specific steps!