Setup Host-Only Network within the Virtual Box
Mridul Roy
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Steps
Open Oracle VM VirtualBox Manager as Administrator
Select "File" from the Menu Bar on the top left corner
Select Tools > Network Manager
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This type of window pane will open:
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Click Create button (might ask for Admin permission)
A new adapter will appear
A sub network 192.168.10.1/24 is created
IP and Network Mask can adjusted accordingly
DHCP Server can also be enabled by DHCP Server tab:
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That's all, you are set to go !!
Troubleshooting
Sometimes when creating the network gives error, it's mainly because of firewall. So just add the VirtualBox to the allow list and restart the application, the issue will be resolved.
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