> You may want to follow the instructions here: > > http://www.redhat.com/docs/en-US/Red_Hat_Enterprise_Linux/5.5/html/Virtualization_Guide/sect-Virtualization-Network_Configuration-Bridged_networking_with_libvirt.html I did - just completely ignored the iptables bits as my LAN boxes normally don't have a firewall. Turns out this one did :-O On to autostarting vms and console access ... --------------------------------------------------------------- This message and any attachments may contain Cypress (or its subsidiaries) confidential information. If it has been received in error, please advise the sender and immediately delete this message. ---------------------------------------------------------------