How to have Ubuntu auto connect to the network?

[CaptSaltyJack]

Every time I boot up my Ubuntu virtualization, it is disconnected from the network by default. I have to click on the network icon and choose "Wired Network." Obviously this is rather annoying, how can I make it auto connect?

 

[John@Parallels]

I suppose you are using undo disks
See Parallels Desktop for Mac user guide from http://www.parallels.com/en/download/file/doc/Parallels_Desktop_for_Mac_User_Guide.pdf on page 153

 

[CaptSaltyJack]

Nope, not using undo disks.

 

[John@Parallels]

Try to start VM holding Comman key and in Configuration Editor - Network Adapter 1 - make sure Enabled, Connect at startup is checked

 

[CaptSaltyJack]

Nope. But I did find the problem.

Boot into Ubuntu, and right click on the network icon on the menubar, and do a manual config. Edit the properties for the wired connection, and uncheck roaming mode, and select dhcp for the config. (see screenshot below)