[[Image:new_network_dialog.png|right|thumb|250px|Although the private network has been setup via the '''Virtual Machine Manager''', each virtual machine requires to change its own network setting individually (either '''graphically''' or by '''command line''').]]

# On your '''c7host''' machine, run <b>ifconfig</b> and make note of the IP address assigned to the '''virbr1''' (i.e. "Virtual Bridge) interface. This will be the default gateway and DNS server for your VMs.

# Within your centos1 VM, click '''Applications''' menu, then select '''System Tools''', and then '''Settings'''.

# In the ''Settings'' Dialog Box, click on the '''Network''' icon.

# In the '''IPv4 Settings''' tab change the method from "Automatic (DHCP)" to '''"Manual"'''.

# In the Addresses section, enter the following information:

#: Subnet Mask: '''255.255.255.0'''

#: Default Gateway: The IP address of '''virbr1''' on your centos host.

# When finished, check your settings, and then click the '''Apply''' button.

# Open a terminal and issue the '''ifconfig''' command to confirm the IP ADDRESS settings change.

'''Answer Part 2 observations / questions in your lab log book.'''