Network Configuration for VMs – Programming by Design

(Updated January 21, 2025)

This document walks you through the steps to configure the network settings for Windows 10, Windows Server 2019, and Ubuntu 24.04

Select Start.
Type ethernet and select Ethernet Settings from the menu.
Select Change adapter options.
Right click the Ethernet adapter and select Properties.
Select Internet Protocol Version 4 and select Properties.
Select the radio button for Use the following IP address. Fill out the form.
Select the radio button for Use the following DNS server addresses and only add 8.8.8.8 for the preferred.
Select OK
Select Close
You should now be connected to the Internet. Test to confirm.

Select the waffle menu and type settings.
Select Settings.
Select Network.
Under the Wired category, select the gear.
Select IPv4.
Under IPv4 Method, select Manual.
Under Addresses, fill our the address form.
Under DNS, deselect Automatic and enter 8.8.8.8.
Select Apply.
Under Wired, set the toggle off and then on. This will recycle the network configuration.
You should now be connected to the Internet. Test to confirm.