MacOS – How should I configure VirtualBox to be able to connect to the internet from the guest OS

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I am trying to move from VMware Fusion to VirtualBox since Fusion 3.0 is not working since I upgraded to Mountain Lion. VirtualBox is working but I cannot connect to the Internet on my guest OS (Windows XP). I am new to VirtualBox, so any help will be appreciated.

Best Answer

Try this:

  • Be sure that you have installed the latest version of Guest Additions to the VM

  • Turn off the VM

  • Under the network adapter configuration choose bridged mode

  • Then click in advanced and change the adapter type to Intel PRO/1000 MT Server (82545EM). -Be sure to enable the checkbox "Cable Connected"

Worked for me, hope it helps