LittleLama Posted May 12, 2017 Share #1 Posted May 12, 2017 Hi ! I'm currently trying to use Virtual DSM Manager. The cluster creation went fine but, as I have only one network port on my motherboard, Virtual DSM alerted me that I might be unable to connect to virtual servers ("because only network interface is connected to the Synology NAS" approximated translation). Actually, when creating the virtual server itself, Virtual DSM ask me to create a virtual network adapter, but no interface shows. I'm not familiar with server virtualisation, but isn't there a way to virtualize network interfaces too ? How can I do ? Buy a 1 port network card and connect it to my local network ? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonebreaker777 Posted May 14, 2017 Share #2 Posted May 14, 2017 I'm going to watch this thread because I'm interested also. I've tried wireless USB adapters but they don't count for some reason Not sure why because they're fully functional connections. EDIT: anybody knows a way to leave NAS management to the wireless adapter and use the LAN connection for for the 'virtual' needs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonebreaker777 Posted May 24, 2017 Share #3 Posted May 24, 2017 Really the only way will be either a motherboard with 2 ethernet ports (or more) or a PCI/e network adapter? Also, anybody could explain why a USB wireless adapter doesn't function to solve this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleLama Posted May 24, 2017 Author Share #4 Posted May 24, 2017 I just bought an additional PCI-E network card with two ports. Model LogiLink PC0075 for 40€ approx. Works like a charm. Maybe it works either with a one port network card for less money as the motherboard port is not disabled with the addition of another network card. From that point, I'm now able to create some DSM Virtual Servers. Now I need to update my DSM to be able to create some non-DSM machines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonebreaker777 Posted May 25, 2017 Share #5 Posted May 25, 2017 Crap - I was hoping for a less costly solution will check out PCIe LAN cards. But I don't want to sacrifice my USB 3.0 ports! (my mobo is really old, no USB 3.0 and I have only 1x PCIe slot). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solitsnake Posted May 28, 2017 Share #6 Posted May 28, 2017 Its therr a cheaper one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleLama Posted May 28, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted May 28, 2017 For a new two ports I don't think so, but you can buy a second hand one OR a one port OR both of them in one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mervincm Posted May 29, 2017 Share #8 Posted May 29, 2017 used NICs are really cheap, you should be able to get a PCI based intel NIC if you have an old style PCI card in your motherboard. 2 or 4 port PCIE boards are also available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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