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I've been thinking about upgrading to Windows 8.1 but wanted to test it first in a virtual pc I made using Oracle VM VirtualBox. I downloaded the Windows 8.1 preview software and so far it works well.

Now I want to test the wifi connection but it seems there is no way to connect to wifi in Windows 8.1 preview software. There is now wifi option in the side bar like there is in Wondows 8 and the only internet connection that shows up even in 'view networks' is an unknown Ethernet connetion that despite me not having plugged in an Ethernet say it's 'Limited'

My question is I'm using Windows 8.1 preview in an Oracle VM VirtualBox virtual pc, how do I connect to wifi?

Anyone who can answer this must be a god among computers

James. S
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Ah yes, well, VirtualBox doesn't emulate a wireless network device. It only emulates a handful of wired network cards.

In your case, the network card VirtualBox is emulating for your Windows 8.1 Virtual Machine is an Intel PRO/1000 MT Desktop (82540EM) (unless you purposefully changed that setting).

Still, you should be able to get perfect network/internet access in your Virtual Machine. Which means something's not configured right. Shut down your Virtual Machine and go into its Settings. Find the Network settings and make sure you select Bridged Adapter where it says Attached to:

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Sorry my screenshot is off a Linux machine, however, yours should look similar enough. Click OK to save the changes and start your Virtual Machine. I'll bet that does the trick for you.

misha256
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