Troubleshooting — VM Has No Internet Access
If your VM is running but cannot connect to the internet, follow these steps to diagnose and resolve the issue.
Step 1 — Check if the VM is Running
- Log into manage.cloud679.com
- Go to your VDC → Virtual Machines
- Check the status of your VM — it should show Running
- If it shows Stopped or Error, start the VM first
Step 2 — Check if a Network Interface is Attached
- Click on your VM
- Go to Hardware or Network tab
- Confirm there is a network interface attached to Public Network
- If no network interface is listed, add one — see How to Deploy a VM from a Template for instructions
Step 3 — Check if the Network Interface is Connected
A network interface can be physically present but "disconnected" (like unplugging a network cable). Check:
- In the Hardware tab, look at your network device
- Confirm it shows as Connected (not Disconnected)
- If it shows Disconnected, edit the network device and toggle it to Connected
Step 4 — Check if an IP Address was Assigned
Log into your VM via the browser console and check the IP configuration:
Linux:
ip addr show ip route show
You should see a public IP address assigned to your network interface and a default route.
Windows:
ipconfig /all
You should see a public IP address and default gateway.
Step 5 — Test Connectivity
Linux:
ping 8.8.8.8 curl -I https://google.com
Windows:
ping 8.8.8.8 Test-NetConnection google.com -Port 80
Common Issues and Fixes
| Symptom | Likely Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| No IP address assigned | Network interface not connected or DHCP not working | Check interface is connected and restart networking service |
| IP assigned but no internet | Default gateway not configured | Check routing table — default route should point to gateway |
| Can ping IP addresses but not hostnames | DNS not configured | Set DNS servers to 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 |
| Interface shows as Disconnected | Virtual cable unplugged | Edit hardware → network device → set Connect to ON |
Linux — Restart Networking
sudo systemctl restart networking # or for Ubuntu/Debian: sudo netplan apply
Still Having Issues?
If the above steps do not resolve your issue, contact Cloud679 support:
- Email: support@kastel.com.fj
- Include your VM name, VDC name, and the output of the ping and ipconfig/ip addr commands