How do I create a private network?

In order to create a new private network, you can simply choose "New Network" and a new window will appear.

Here you are asked about the IP assignment of the VMs you will add in this private network. Essentially, when a VM participates in a private network, a new virtual network card is added to it. The following options will determine how will the virtual network card be setup.

• Automatically assign IPs (default): Every VM participating in this network will be assigned an IP dynamically via its dhcp client. The network subnet can be chosen automatically or you can provide your own choice e.g. 192.168.0.0/24.
• Manually assign IPs: You are responsible for managing the settings of each VM's virtual network card. Keep in mind that you have to apply the same subnet mask to all the added cards e.g. "255.255.255.0" and assign a different IP addresses to each one of them e.g. "192.168.1.X" where X is a number of your choice within the IP's range.

Finally pick a network name and choose "Create Network".

When the network has been created, you will be able to add VMs to it by choosing "Add Machine". From the new window, you can select the VMs that will participate in this private network. Click "Connect machines" and that's it. A new NIC will be hot plugged to your VM and you can use it without reboot. To understand the implications of hot-plugging, we advise you to read this FAQ.

How do I destroy a private network?

You must first remove the VMs participating in it by selecting Disconnect or "X" and then select Destroy to permanently destroy the private network.