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I have

  • computer A (has WIFI) (Windows 10)
  • computer B connected to A with ethernet cable (Manjaro)
  • VM on computer A (Manjaro on VMWare Workstation 15)

I want VM and computer B to communicate with each other. Right now I have only A <-> B and A <-> VM communication.

When network settings are:

  • NAT - VM is available from host on "Ethernet adapter VMware Network Adapter VMnet1".
  • Bridged - VM is available from host on "Wireless LAN adapter Wi-Fi".

B communicates with A on "Ethernet adapter Ethernet".

What options do I have?

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To connect two computers to each other via ethernet cable, you must use a crossover type cable and manually assign IP addresses. It is far easier to use a switch between both A and B or plug both computers into your router then use DHCP & Bridging on vmware, A and B.

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  • Thanks you for response. If ICS is enabled for Ethernet it receives 192.168.137.x IP while vm is in 192.168.0.x subnet. If i assign IP addresses manually computer be does not have internet Connection. – Julian Rubin Aug 5 '19 at 6:39
  • And if i don't use ICS computer B has 169.254.x.x ip assigned. – Julian Rubin Aug 5 '19 at 7:02
  • Never use internet connection sharing for anything, ever. It's one of the worst inventions by microsoft. Please buy a small switch. – JohnnyVegas Aug 5 '19 at 10:35
  • I can't plug switch and router though (my pcs and router are in different rooms). Is there some way to utilize usb wifi and give internet access through switch to computer B? – Julian Rubin Aug 5 '19 at 14:11
  • Use homeplug/powerline adapters to join the computers to the switch. – JohnnyVegas Aug 9 '19 at 22:28

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