VMware Workstation Bridged Network Host UnReachable

I had same problem: couldn't ping to <-> from host and guest. Other networking was fine. I unchecked the DNE LightWeight Filter I had installed and it fixed the problem. Thanks to Walkerneo's comment. My DNE filter came from Citrix.

  1. Network and sharing center
  2. Select your adapter that has Internet
  3. Click properties button from the Connection Status Window
  4. Uncheck DNE LightWeight Filter in the Adapter's properties
  5. Click OK and wait for your adapter to reset itself

You need to enable the VMware bridge protocol on the host.

Go to Network and Sharing Center. On the right side there will be a list of connections (Access Type: Connections), select the VMware Network Adapter. Open Properties, check the VMware Bridge Protocol box and exit the screen.