Any users having issues with the new Macbook Air with M5 and N1 network chip?

Discussion in 'Parallels Desktop on a Mac with Apple silicon' started by EmergeA, Mar 15, 2026.

  1. EmergeA

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    I can't get my VM's to connect to the network since migrating to a new MB Air. I even downloaded and installed a new VM using the Ubuntu image and still had no network connectivity.
     
    EmergeA, Mar 15, 2026
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  2. Pramesh Boodadoo

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    This is a known issue currently being investigated by our Development Team.
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    Pramesh Boodadoo, Mar 26, 2026 at 5:21 AM
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  3. gadgetboyj

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    Have you tried switching to Shared networking before booting the VM, if you're not already using it? Seems several of us are having trouble with bridged networking on these new M5 Airs.
     
    gadgetboyj, Mar 18, 2026
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  4. dubba_gul

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    similar issue, looks like version 26.2.2 doesn't recognize the m5 network chip. I have a requirement to run my VMs in bridged mode not in Shared networking mode.
     
    dubba_gul, Mar 19, 2026
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    any timeline on when a fix would be available?
     
    dubba_gul, Mar 19, 2026
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  6. JonathanR16

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    I have a new Macbook M5 Pro and I cannot get bridged network working. I'm about to pull my hair out.
     
    JonathanR16, Mar 19, 2026
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  7. Hurst First

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    I'm having the same issue with my M5 Max. Need bridged networking for some of the apps I use - for now having to use a spare laptop.
     
    Hurst First, Mar 24, 2026 at 3:39 AM
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  8. ElshineL

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    MacBook Pro M5 Pro
    Same issue, the bridged network does not work while the shared network works fine.
    MacBook Air M2
    All works fine. At the moment using its as an alternative.
     

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    ElshineL, Mar 25, 2026 at 9:39 PM
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  9. Pramesh Boodadoo

    Pramesh Boodadoo Team Manager Staff Member

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    Hello,
    This is a known issue currently being investigated by our Development Team.
    Once there is a response from them - whether it is a request for additional information, a workaround, or a permanent fix - we will let you know.
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    Pramesh Boodadoo, Mar 26, 2026 at 5:21 AM
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  10. silvertuna

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    Same issue here. M5 Pro.
     
    silvertuna, Mar 26, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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