Option missing in ESXi 6 bridge/NAT networking

For years I had been running ESXi 3.5 on a server of mine.  Recently, I formatted the server and installed ESXi 6.  A fresh start with new virtual machines.  When I went to create a new virtual machine, not asked me what type of network connection, I tried (bridged/NAT/host-only/etc.).  Instead of only gave me a network label drop down.   I don't have this problem with ESXi 3.5 when running on the same hardware.   I really need my virtual machines to use Bridged Networking. Is that what the problem of ideas?  How can I get these options?

See the attached files.

Notes:

  • When you use VSphere 6.0 I receive a "Restricted Virtual Machine settings" message (see image)
  • I have connected Workstation 10 & 11 to the ESXi server but still not get the option when creating/editing a machine virtual
  • I'm under ESXi 6.0.0 build 2494585 and vSphere Client 6.0.0 build 2143706
  • I have this problem regardless if the server is running in evaluation mode of a free license.
  • I tried to create virtual machines using the following Versions of the VM: 4,10,11
  • My Windows 7 64-bit virtual machines
  • I tried connecting adapater VMXNET 3 and E1000 network

Thanks a lot for your help

The options you mentioned are available with hosted as VMware Workstation products. ESXi is not NAT or Host-Only (actuylly never had such options) and still work comparable to Bridged networking where the uplinks can be shared by the host and the virtual machines...

André

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