Host Network / IP Settings field descriptions

Last Updated : Jun 07, 2024 |

Standard Switches

vSwitch <n> displays the PortGroups and NICs sections.

PortGroups

Name

Description

or VLAN ID link

Displays the Port Group Properties page where you configure VLAN ID.

VLAN ID

Displays the VLAN ID. The options are:

  • None (0)

  • 1 to 4093

The field displays only unused IDs.

Button

Description

OK

Saves the changes.

Cancel

Returns to the Platforms tab.

NICs

Name

Description

NIC Name

Displays the name of the NIC.

For example, vmnic0.

Speed

Displays the speed of the NIC.

For example, 100,Full.

Link Status

Displays the status of the NIC.

Button

Description

Change NIC speed

Displays the vmnic<n> dialog box.

NIC team/unteam

Displays the Out of Band Management Properties vSwitch<n> dialog box.

NIC speed

Name

Description

Configured speed, Duplex

Displays the NIC speed. The options are:

  • Autonegotiate

  • 10,Half

  • 10,Full

  • 100,Half

  • 100,Full

  • 1000,Full

Button

Description

OK

Saves the changes.

NIC teaming

Button

Description

Move Up

Moves the VMNIC from unused adapters to standby or active adapters or from standby to active adapter.

Move Down

Moves the VMNIC from active to standby adapter or from standby to unused adapter.

Refresh

Refreshes the page.

OK

Saves the changes.

Advanced Configuration

Displays the Unused PortGroups section.

Name

Description

Port Group

Displays the port group.

Virtual Switch

Displays the virtual switch.

Button

Description

Delete

Deletes the selected port group.

Cancel

Returns to the Platforms tab.