Below are the steps to follow to get a network connection working with the VMware Host and ESET Smart Security 4 firewall, when Bridged Networking is set.
1. Open the main program window by clicking Start -> All Programs -> ESET -> ESET Smart Security.
2. Press the F5 key to open the Advanced Setup window.
3. From the Personal Firewall tree on the left, Click IDS and Advanced Options, and then select Allow communication for bridged connections from the Allowed Services tree.
