Ubuntu Server running in Virtual Box - Network not connecting to Wifi bridged adapter

Question

I have successfully installed Ubuntu 14.04 server on (Windows 10) VirtualBox (Version 5.0.16 r105871 ) by following the steps on here: http://twoggle.com/blog/lamp-local-development-environment-virtualbox/

I selected Bridged adapter under the virtual machine's network settings: (I am on wireless Wifi connection, which is connected OK on host system - I can access internet OK)

But the network adapter connection is not working: During Ubuntu server load, when it gets to network load, it waits for network config for a long time then gives up eventually:

After running ifconfig (once logged into Ubuntu), it has no IP address under the eth0 section.

I tried applying psusi's answer on here: Getting I.P address of Ubuntu Server running in Virtual Box but similar to the original poster on that question, the entry for eth0 already exists in network/interfaces file. I also do not have a 70-persistent-net.rules file on my ubuntu system at all.

I've not had these troubles before when directly plugged in with Ethernet cable to the network, only on Wireless. I am not able to use a Ethernet cable at the moment and must use wireless.

Any help much appreciated, this is very frustrating!

Solution

OK got it working using this mega helpful post: http://christophermaier.name/blog/2010/09/01/host-only-networking-with-virtualbox Note that only address 192.168.56.102 worked (not ending in .101 - must have caused a conflict with something else)

Comments

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