Virtualbox host Only Network Error Failed to save host network interface parameter - Cannot change gateway IP of host only network
In newer versions this is a very stubborn issue. Here is how you fix it.
Step 1 - Create networks.conf
sudo mkdir /etc/vbox/
sudo vi /etc/vbox/networks.conf
put this in:
In our case we can use the slash /16 range of 192.168.0..0, change the subnet according to your needs (do not break the formatting remember you need * and space before the subnet as shown)
* 192.168.0.0/16
Note there is a * and a space between the 192.168.0.0/16 otherwise it won't work.
Step 2 - Restart and close Virtualbox
service virtualbox restart
now reopen the GUI.
Edit your host-only network, you will find the IP changes back. However, if you close and open Vbox you should see that it did indeed set.
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