VMware 4 User Manual page 202

VMware Workstation 4 User's Manual
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Removing a Host Virtual Adapter on a Linux Host
1. Become root and run the VMware Workstation configuration script.
su
vmware-config.pl
2. Watch for the following question
Do you want networking for your Virtual Machines? (yes/
no/help) [yes]
Answer Yes if you still want to use any networking in your virtual machines, then
continue to the next question.
Otherwise, answer No to remove all networking.
3. If you answer Yes, the script prompts you to select the wizard or editor to edit
your network configuration. Select editor. This is the only way to delete virtual
network adapters without removing all of them.
Would you prefer to modify your existing networking
configuration using the wizard or the editor? (wizard/
editor/help) [wizard] editor
4. You see a list of virtual networks that have been configured. Select the network
corresponding to the adapter you wish to disable.
The following virtual networks have been defined:
. vmnet0 is bridged to eth0
. vmnet1 is a host-only network on subnet 172.16.155.0.
. vmnet8 is NAT network on a private subnet 172.16.107.0.
Which virtual network do you wish to configure? (0-99) 1
5. You may be prompted to keep this virtual network. If you are sure you want to
remove it, answer Yes to the question.
The network vmnet1 has been reserved for a host-only
network. You may change it, but it is highly recommended
that you use it as a host-only network. Are you sure you
want to modify it? (yes/no) [no] yes
6. When prompted about the type of virtual network, select None and the virtual
network will be removed.
What type of virtual network do you wish to set vmnet1?
(bridged,hostonly,nat,none) [hostonly] none
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