Configuring VMware Service VM NIC IPv4 Settings

How to configure static IPv4 settings for VMware service VM NICs in VergeOS, including IP address, DNS, and routing.

Overview

Key Points

• VMware service VMs have a unique NIC configuration panel not found on standard VM NICs
• The IPv4 panel allows static IP assignment with DNS, search domains, and custom routes
• All address fields use CIDR notation for IP addresses and plain IPs for gateways and DNS servers

VMware service VMs in VergeOS use a specialized NIC type (VMware Backup) that includes an IPv4 configuration panel for assigning static network settings. This article covers each field in the NIC settings and IPv4 configuration panels, along with an example for setting up a default gateway route.

Prerequisites

• A VMware service already created and accessible in VergeOS (see VMware Backup/DR Guide for setup instructions)
• A VergeOS network available for the service VM to connect to
• The static IP address, subnet, gateway, and DNS information for your environment

Navigating to the NIC Settings

1. Navigate to Import/Export > VMware Services from the main menu.
2. Double-click the target VMware service to open its dashboard.
3. Click View Service on the left menu to open the service VM dashboard.
4. Click NICs on the left menu.
5. Click the NIC you want to configure and select Edit from the left menu.

NIC Settings (Left Panel)

The left panel contains the general NIC configuration fields:

Field	Description
Enabled	Toggle to enable or disable this NIC.
Name	Interface name as it appears in the VM (e.g., eth0).
Order ID	Boot order for this NIC. 0 loads first.
Network	VergeOS network to attach this NIC to.
MAC Address	Automatically assigned. Can be changed if a specific MAC is needed.
Description	Optional field for notes or identifying information.

IPv4 Configuration (Right Panel)

The right panel provides static IPv4 configuration. Set the Type dropdown to Static to reveal the address fields.

IP Address

Field	Format	Example
IP Address	CIDR notation	192.168.1.10/24

CIDR Notation

Always include the subnet prefix length after the IP address. For example, /24 corresponds to a 255.255.255.0 subnet mask.

DNS Servers

Field	Format	Example
Address	Plain IP address	192.168.1.53

Use the + button to add entries. Each section also provides up/down arrows to reorder entries, a trash icon to delete, and a pencil icon to edit.

Search Domains

Field	Format	Example
Domain	DNS domain name	company.local

Use the + button to add entries. Each section also provides up/down arrows to reorder entries, a trash icon to delete, and a pencil icon to edit.

Routes

Field	Format	Example
Address (required)	Network in CIDR notation	0.0.0.0/0
Gateway (required)	Plain IP address (next hop)	192.168.1.1
Metric	Integer (lower = higher priority)	100

Use the + button to add entries. Each section also provides up/down arrows to reorder entries, a trash icon to delete, and a pencil icon to edit.

Route Address Field

Use 0.0.0.0/0 as the address for a default gateway route. For specific subnet routes, enter the destination network in CIDR notation (e.g., 10.0.0.0/8).

Example: Default Gateway Configuration

To configure a standard default gateway route for a VMware service VM NIC:

1. Set Type to Static.
2. Enter the IP Address in CIDR notation (e.g., 192.168.1.10/24).
3. Under DNS Servers, click + and enter the DNS server address (e.g., 192.168.1.53).
4. Under Routes, click + and enter the following:

   Field	Value
   Address	0.0.0.0/0
   Gateway	192.168.1.1
   Metric	100

5. Click Submit to save the configuration.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

• Service cannot reach external networks: Verify that a default gateway route (0.0.0.0/0) is configured and that the gateway IP is correct for the selected VergeOS network.
• DNS resolution not working: Confirm that the DNS server address is reachable from the selected network and entered as a plain IP (not CIDR notation).
• IP Address rejected: Ensure the IP address includes the CIDR prefix length (e.g., 192.168.1.10/24, not 192.168.1.10).

Additional Resources

• VMware Backup/DR Guide
• Virtual Machine NICs

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