[clue-tech] VMServer 1.0 Host/Guest Internet problems

[David L. Anselmi]

Eric Beale wrote:
> Ok fellas...
> 
> Re-ran vmware-config.pl...vmnet8 is a NAT network with private subnet of 
> 192.1xx.xx.x/255.255.255.0.
> 
> Tells me to edit a /etc/dhcpd.conf adding subnet and netmask listed 
> above. When I open that file, dhcpd.conf, it contains numerous 
> references to the IP's. Any clue which I'm supposed to edit?

VMWare should handle DHCP invisibly, IIRC.

> When I launch the XP vm, still no hardware detected, with the vm setting 
> "Ethernet1" set to Bridged, NAT, Custom (/dev/vmnet8). Nothing is 
> working. Where else have I gone wrong? What else do I need to look at?

This is your fundamental problem.  Until you get XP to recognize a NIC 
you won't get anywhere.  Usually this just works, or does once you 
install the tools in the guest.  If it isn't working for you you'll have 
to look at VMWare support.  Or buy some beer for David's friend.

Dave