I am using VMware Workstation 7.0.0. I'm not able to set up the network connection between Host OS (Windows 7 Ultimate) and Guest OS (Windows XP Service Pack 2) to connect Host OS with the internet when my Guest OS is connected directly. When Host OS is connected with the internet directly, then Guest OS is automatically connected with the internet because of the default network settings configured by the VMware Tools. But I'm not able to connect Host OS with the internet when my Guest OS is connected directly. What can I do? Please help me.
[I am using NAT connection]
Best Answer
If the guest O.S. connects directly to the Internet (how, BTW?) then you will need it to perform NAT for the host system. Windows XP can do that with its Internet Connection Sharing feature.
This is how it should basically work. But if you only have one physical network adapter on the host system, and you are using that for Internet connection, connecting only the guest system and sharing the connection will be somewhat more tricky.
Why would you want to do that, anyway?