Kali Linux VirtualBox Network Setting

When setting up a virtual machine in VirtualBox, it's essential to configure the network settings correctly. In this article, we will guide you through the process of setting up a NAT (Network Address Translation) network in VirtualBox for your Kali Linux virtual machine.

Step 1: Open Oracle VM VirtualBOX on Windows

Before proceeding with the setup, download the Kali Linux VirtualBox image and ensure that you select the VirtualBox option. Once downloaded, click on the USB option and check the Enable USB controller checkbox.

Step 2: Select Your Kali Linux Virtual Machine

To enable communication between your host machine and the virtual machine, as well as outside of your local network, select your Kali Linux virtual machine. This will allow all VMs to communicate with your host machine and outside of your local network.

Step 3: Set Up Bridged Networking

To achieve bridged networking, you need to assign each VM a bridged adapter that is bridged to your current network adapter on your host machine. Shutdown the Kali virtual machine if it was already running. This will allow you to set up routing or bridging between the guest and the rest of your network.

Understanding Bridged Networking

When using bridged networking, VirtualBox uses a device driver on your host system that filters data from your physical network adapter. This allows VirtualBox to intercept data from the physical network and inject data into it, effectively creating a new network interface in software. This driver is therefore called a 'net filter' driver.

Setting Up Bridged Networking

To set up bridged networking, follow these steps:

* Right-click on your Kali virtual machine and select the Settings option.

* Connect your Wireless USB adapter to your PC.

* Assign each VM the bridged adapter that is bridged to your current network adapter on your host machine.

Importing the Kali VirtualBox Image

Importing the Kali VirtualBox image is very easy. Simply follow these steps:

* Browse the folder you just downloaded and extracted.

* Extract the VirtualBox image: `kalikali: 7z x kali-linux-2022.3-virtualbox-amd64.7z`.

By following these steps, you will be able to set up a NAT network in VirtualBox for your Kali Linux virtual machine. This will allow your VMs to communicate with your host machine and outside of your local network.

Kali linux virtualbox network setting