Networking for MacBook, answers and questions
This is how I finally got the Internet connection working for Windows XP within Parallels, on my MacBook.
The MacBook is connected to the Internet through wifi.
In the OS X preferences, I started Internet Sharing from AirPort to Built-in Ethernet.
The Parallels VM is set to use Bridged Ethernet: en0 Ethernet Adapter, for a Network Adapter.
I did not have to configure my router to accept another MAC adress and such; it appears this connection is between OS X and Windows, not directly between Windows and the router.
I decided to post this in case it'd help someone, but also to ask if this is really how things should be set up. Reading this thread, it seems I should instead do Internet Sharing from AirPort to Ethernet Adaptor (en2) in OS X, and then Bridged Ethernet: Default Adapter in the Parallels VM? Or should there be an en2 in the list of Bridged Ethernet adapters? There isn't, for me.
Last edited: Jun 19, 2006