Enable Internet in Hyper-V

Question

I'm using Hyper-V to run virtual machines, but I'm unable to connect to the internet from within the VMs. I suspect the issue might be related to the virtual network setup.

Could someone guide me on the proper steps to enable internet access for virtual machines in Hyper-V?

Comments

Have you created an External netowrk adaptor

Answer 1

How to enable Internet in Hyper-V for a Virtual Machine?

To enable internet access for a virtual machine in Hyper-V, you need to configure a virtual switch and attach it to the virtual machine as the following:

• Press Win + S, search for Hyper-V Manager, and open it.
• In the right-hand pane, click Virtual Switch Manager.
  
• Select External under "Create Virtual Switch."
• Click Create Virtual Switch.
  
• Choose the network adapter connected to the internet.
• Check Allow management operating system to share this network adapter if needed.
• Click OK to save.
  
• In Hyper-V Manager, select the VM you want to enable internet for, and make sure it's shut down to can edit its settings.
• Right-click on the VM and choose Settings.
• Under Hardware, click Add Hardware (if no network adapter exists).
• Select Network Adapter and click Add.
  
• Select the newly added Network Adapter.
• From the dropdown menu under "Virtual switch," choose the virtual switch you created earlier.
• Click Apply and then OK.
  
• Start the VM.
• Now, Open the VM and log in to its operating system.
• Ensure the VM's network adapter is set to obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP).
• Open Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.
• Click Change adapter settings.
• Right-click the network adapter and choose Properties.
• Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.
• Ensure Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically are selected.

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