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Set the network connection to Host to Host: in VMplayer, Edit Settings, Virtual Network Editor, VMnet1.
Select "Host-only" option, turn off "Use local DHCP service"
Make a note of the Subnet Address of VMnet1 (e.g., 192.168.65.0) and subnet mask (usually 255.255.255.0)
Note: I had to turn off the VNnet8, in Sep 2013 (Centos 6 and Workstation 10).
Under the VM Settings, select Network Adapter, select Connected + Connected at power on", "Host-only".
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