When you install Workstation, two network adapters are added to the configuration of your host operating system -- one that allows the host to connect to the host-only network and one that allows the host to connect to the NAT network.
If you are not using these adapters, you may wish to remove them. Follow the steps below to remove the adapters.
su vmware-config.pl
Do you want networking for your Virtual Machines? (yes/no/help) [help]
Answer Yes if you still want to use any networking in your virtual machines, then continue to the next question.
Otherwise, answer No to remove all networking.
Would you prefer to modify your existing networking configuration using the wizard or the editor? (wizard/ editor/help) [wizard] editor
The following virtual networks have been defined: . vmnet0 is bridged to eth0 . vmnet1 is a host-only network on subnet 172.16.155.0 . vmnet8 is a NAT network on a private subnet 172.16.107.0 Which virtual network do you wish to configure? (0-99) 1
The network vmnet1 has been reserved for a host-only network. You may change it, but it is highly recommended that you use it as a host-only network. Are you sure you want to modify it? (yes/no) [no] yes
What type of virtual network do you wish to set vmnet1? (bridged,hostonly,nat,none) [hostonly] none
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