can't connect to public (free) wifi internet


  1. ankaa
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    window 7 pro
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    can't connect to public (free) wifi internet


    Hi all,

    I've a problem that just stump me. I may overlook something while I create my virtual machine in XP mode with my win7 pro laptop. The problem is my machine works fine with my home wireless network which is security enabled. But if I bring it to a public place, such as the library, then when I fire up my virtual machine, it can not connect to that wifi networks for some reason even though win7 works fine.

    Any help is appreciated.

    Thanks
    Ankaa
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  3. MoInSTL
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    Windows 7 Professional x64, SP1
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    Try using bridged connection.
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  4. Brink
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    Hello Ankaa, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    In addition, your VM will have a different IP address that your Windows 7 host. You may need to make sure that it is allowed to connect to the wireless network.

    Windows Virtual PC - Connect Virtual Machine to Network

    Hope this helps some,
    Shawn
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