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. 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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  3. 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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  4. dubba_gul

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    any timeline on when a fix would be available?
     
    dubba_gul, Mar 19, 2026
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  5. 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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  6. 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
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  7. 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
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  8. Pramesh Boodadoo

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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
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  9. silvertuna

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    Same issue here. M5 Pro.
     
    silvertuna, Mar 26, 2026
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  10. FrancescoO1

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    Same issuehere on my macbook pro whit m5 pro chip
     
    FrancescoO1, Apr 16, 2026
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  11. JacobH19

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    26.3.1 out and still no fix for this!? Can we get a status update?!
     
    JacobH19, Apr 16, 2026
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  12. Trishna Oobeyram

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    Hello,
    This is a known issue currently still being investigated by our development team.
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    Trishna Oobeyram, Apr 16, 2026
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  13. IvarH1

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    I think this is not M5 related but N1 wifi enabled. If I connect my M5 max map to my thunderbolt dock with a built in ethernet adapter I can bridge just fine to that interface, the only interface I can't bridge to is the wifi interface
     
    IvarH1, Apr 26, 2026
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  14. IvarH1

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    I also noticed that UTM is also having the same issue so this might be a macOS issue more than a parallels issue
     
    IvarH1, Apr 26, 2026
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  15. BatuA

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    Hello,

    I am experiencing an issue with Parallels Desktop on my Mac.

    My virtual machine running Windows 11 was working normally until yesterday. However, today it fails to start and shows the following error:

    "The Secure Boot feature prevented the operating system from starting. The Secure Boot policy settings in the firmware could not authenticate the code. Check the Secure Boot policy in Setup."

    I did not make any manual changes to the virtual machine configuration. The issue appeared अचानक (possibly after an update or system restart).

    I have checked the VM configuration, but I cannot find or modify the Secure Boot setting.

    Could you please assist in resolving this issue?

    Thank you.
     

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    BatuA, Apr 27, 2026 at 5:45 AM
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