How to Configure VirtualBox Network Settings Interface Metric

VirtualBox allows users to create multiple network interfaces for their virtual machines (VMs) and prioritize them using metrics. This tutorial will guide you through the process of configuring the network settings interface metric in VirtualBox.

### Method 1: Using PowerShell

To change the network adapter priorities using PowerShell, follow these steps:

1. Search for Windows PowerShell and right-click on the top result to select 'Run as administrator.'

2. In the PowerShell window, navigate to the virtual machine that you want to configure.

3. In the Name field, choose the secondary NIC (Network Interface Card) that is physically connected to the USRP (Universal Serial Peripheral).

4. In the Attached to field, select Bridged Adapter so that the VM has direct access to the physical network adapter.

5. Leave Adapter 1 alone to ensure that you still have Internet access inside the VM.

Alternatively, if you prefer a more visual approach, you can use the Control Panel to configure the network settings interface metric:

### Method 2: Using the Control Panel

To change network adapters priorities on a device with multiple interfaces using the Control Panel, follow these steps:

1. Open VirtualBox and navigate to the configuration window for your VM.

2. Click on the Network tab and then select Adapter 2.

3. Make sure that the Automatic metric option is checked.

4. (Usually, you will be using the TCP/IPv4 protocol.)

5. To revert the changes, simply follow the same steps but on step No.

It's worth noting that depending on your network setup, you may need to adjust the metric for the Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) as well if you're using this protocol.

Once you've completed these steps, Windows 10 will prioritize the network traffic based on your configuration. This ensures that your VM has the best possible connection to the physical network and reduces any potential conflicts between multiple network interfaces.

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