How to select a third-party Ethernet network adapter card to use with your virtual machine (825466)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac version 6.1
  • Connectix Virtual PC for Mac version 6.0
  • Connectix Virtual PC for Mac version 5.0

SUMMARY

This article discusses how to select an Ethernet network adapter card other than the built-in Ethernet card that is included with your Macintosh computer when you are running Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac.

MORE INFORMATION

In Connectix Virtual PC for Mac 5.0 and later and in Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac 6.1, you can select the Ethernet network adapter card to use with your virtual machine. To do so, follow these steps:
  1. If you are running Mac OS X, on the Virtual PC menu, click Preferences. If you are running Mac OS 9, on the Edit menu, click Preferences.
  2. Click Virtual Switch.
  3. Click the Ethernet adapter you want to use from the Select Ethernet adapter list.
  4. Click OK.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:1/16/2004
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