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Connect EVE-NG nodes to the internet.

Use one normal EVE Bridge and one DHCP router uplink. The existing router then carries traffic from its private inside networks to the controlled CloudLabBox internet path, and CloudLabBox Connect learns each routed device automatically.

01 / Bridge
One normal EVE Bridge
02 / Router
One DHCP outside interface
03 / Policy
Exact destinations approved from Account

Video walkthrough

See how to configure the supported CloudLabBox internet path, then request the exact domains, wildcard domains, public IPv4 addresses, protocols, and ports that your lab needs.

Watch the guide on YouTube.

Tutorial topology

EVE-NG tutorial topology with a normal Internet Bridge, a DHCP router uplink, an access switch, and devices on private VLANs
The Bridge connects only to the router outside interface. The router reaches every internal node through the lab's normal routed design.

Quick steps

  • Add one normal EVE Network object with Type Bridge.
  • Connect one router or firewall outside interface and configure it for DHCP.
  • Point each inside node's default route at that router. Do not configure customer source NAT.
  • Start the nodes, send one normal packet from a target if needed, then select Refresh in CloudLabBox Connect.
  • Request the exact internet destination on Account and wait for approval.

Open the full router, switch, device, and Windows RDP configuration.

Related CloudLabBox pages

If this guide solved one part of the problem, these pages help with the next step — choosing a plan, trying the platform, or finding the wider setup help around it.

DocsSee walkthroughs, device credentials, and answers to the setup questions people hit most often.How to access a node GUI in EVE-NG cloudFollow the GUI-access walkthrough for devices that are easiest to manage from inside the lab.Online network labSee how CloudLabBox fits route-switch, firewall, and mixed-vendor practice labs.Free demoTry CloudLabBox first and check whether the images you need work for your lab idea.

Frequently asked questions

Helpful follow-up answers around this tutorial topic.

Does every node get unrestricted internet access?

No. Internet access is denied by default. Request the exact domain or public IPv4 destination and wait for approval.

What network type should I use?

Use a normal EVE Network object with Type Bridge. The name is only a label. Connect one router outside interface and configure it for DHCP.

Do I need NAT on my router?

No. CloudLabBox applies NAT after traffic leaves the router. Keeping the real inside source address also lets Connect learn the exact target.

Where do I go if this still does not work?

Use the Internet and CloudLabBox Connect FAQ, Discord, or support email.

Need more help?

Browse the docs, start a free demo, or move to a paid plan if you need more room for a full lab.