Microsoft KB Archive/824441

= Cannot Connect from Guest Operating System in Virtual PC =

Article ID: 824441

Article Last Modified on 8/12/2003

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Version 6.1
 * Connectix Virtual PC for Mac 6.0
 * Connectix Virtual PC for Mac 5.0

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SYMPTOMS
You may be not able to connect to the network or the Internet from the guest operating system in Virtual PC.



CAUSE
This behavior may occur if all the following conditions are true:
 * The Macintosh computer is connected to the network or Internet with a wireless networking device such as AirPort.
 * The Macintosh computer is not connected with an Ethernet cable.
 * The guest operating system uses the Virtual Switch for networking.



WORKAROUND
To work around this behavior, use either of the following methods:
 * Connect the Macintosh to the Internet or network with an Ethernet cable.
 * Change the settings of the guest operating system to use Shared Networking.

You must use the Virtual Switch for networking software that acts as an Internet server, such as chat programs.

Note If you are using protocols other than TCP/IP, you must use the Virtual Switch. Shared Networking does not support Novell IPX/SPX and NetBEUI. In this case, you must work around the problem by connecting the Macintosh computer to the network with an Ethernet cable.

If you do not have to use the Virtual Switch, switch the settings for the guest operating system to Shared Networking.

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Keywords: kbprb KB824441

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