This was a battle to get NethServer Running. I believe I made success and want to share my findings with those who have had the same problem. First Bogdan’s document is helpful although I could not get NethServer to work in a complete sense. Until now that is.
From NethServer I cannot ping .20,.25,.65,.254
From local machine I cannot ping .25
But I can ping .20,.65,.254 (of course)
From NethServer I cannot ping .25 (it’s self)
Why is that?
With the above situation I would be unable to access the web interface.
To resolve this situation I have suggested:
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Remove the Host Only Adapter
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Re add the Adapter
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Open the Web App
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Don’t use DHCP and try Static
But is there another way to do this with out removing the adapter? I keep going in circles doing this other times.
Better way?
- Change the “Host Only Adapter” to “Internal Network”
- Shutdown the NethServer
- Change the “Internal Network” back to “Host Only Adapter”
- Restart NethServer
- Log into the Web App
- Change the DHCP and try the Static. Use the same Host-Only settings found on the Local Machine “Host-Only Adapter” (IP & Netmask). Change the Gateway to that of the Local Machine “Default Gateway” discovered with the ipconfig command.
THIS WORKED!
IMPORTANT NOTES (Concerning this configuration)
On the Local Computer where Virtual box is hosted is a DHCP internet machine. In other words the settings can change.
The Local IP Address: 192.168.1.???
Default Gateway: 192.168.1.???
Mine has not changed for quite some time. Maybe if I reset the Router they may change. If so, the last three digits of the Default Gateway will have to be reinputed into the NethServer settings.
Ping Tests
Local Machine:
192.168.1.20 (worked)
192.168.1.25 (worked)
192.168.1.65 (worked)
192.168.1.254 (worked)
NethServer:
192.168.1.20 (worked)
192.168.1.25 (worked)
192.168.1.65 (worked)
192.168.1.254 (worked)
Conclusion:
My intention is use this NethServer as a test unit only. I need to figure the best way to use as VM first with VirtualBox (Home) and then with VMware (Work).
I had to be sure that I could:
- Get access to the Web App.
- Get access to the internet via the Web App.
- Users will be able to access the services offered & vice versa.
I am now that much more confident with NethServer!