vmware lab - works but

[TeleFragger]

Ok so I have a lab setup.
I have a DC with AD/DNS/DHCP
then I have
SQL server
FreeNAS
winXp
win7
win8
win10
server 2012 r2

All of this is on a private network and works great. HOWEVER I am trying to figure out a way for my client machine to get to the web. I have tried
Server 2012 R2 - Remote acces
FreeSCO Linux Router floppy.

I just cant seem to get anything to go. So was curious if you have and if you could point me in a direction to try...

[TeleFragger]

well no reply. I know yall are using VMware... I did mess with a mess of different free stuff like ddwrt, pfsense, ipfire, etc...

BUT the one truly easy but had many issues (that I got working anyway) is
Freesco VMware appliance...