Device status settings control when a virtual network adapter is connected to a virtual machine.

To configure virtual network adapter device status settings for a selected virtual machine, select Player > Manage > Virtual Machine Settings, click the Hardware tab, and select the virtual network adapter.

Table 1. Device Status Settings

Setting

Description

Connected

Connect the virtual network adapter while the virtual machine is running.

Connect at power on

Connect the virtual network adapter when you power on the virtual machine.