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Hi there
As others have said the standard (default) Network connection is via NAT which creates a problem when wanting the GUEST to communicate with the HOST. Using an External switch technically creates a "Bridged" connection which gives the GUEST its own physical IP address on the network rather than sharing the same physical address as the HOST.
NAT is used in places where you might have a limited number of physical IP addresses available e.g in a college dorm for example but on a home network I've usually found on whatever VM system I'm using that NAT is invariably a pain.
HYPER-V with external switch works properly whenever I've tested it. I assume you've also allowed remote communication to the guest via the control panel.
Incidentally if you want the RECEIVE files from the guest (when logged on to the HOST) rather than SEND files from Guest to HOST (when logged on to the GUEST) you need also to install the openssh-server from the install additional features on the GUEST. (You might need to install that on the HOST as well if SENDING files to the GUEST).
I tend to avoid copying files via file explorer etc -- I prefer encrypted sftp methods like FILEZILLA uses for file transfer.
Cheers
jimbo
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