Issue
Does I/NET support dual NICs (Network Interface Cards)?
Is it possible to change which network interface card I/NET uses?
Dual Network Interface Cards (NIC) will not allow selection between the Networks, option is grayed out.
Product Line
TAC INET, EcoStruxure Building Operation
Environment
- I/NET 2.40 and above
Cause
Requirement for I/NET to have dual NIC support and option to change which network interface card I/NET uses.
Resolution
A New feature released with I/NET Seven 2.40 now allows I/NET to support dual network interface cards (NIC). The intent is to allow I/NET and Video the capability of using different Ethernet networks. This option also allows which network I/NET (and / or Video) uses.
These settings are changed via the Advanced WAN Configuration (Advanced IP button) via the I/NET Configuration Editor (see image below).
Requirements: I/NET Configuration needs to have TCPIP enabled and hardware (Ethernet card) needs to be installed on PC, I/NET (or I/O Server) must be running to select the Advanced IP button (Advanced WAN Configuration).
If the PC is configured with multiple network cards, the above shown drop-down lists will be active:
- I/NET network
- Video network
Use the drop-downs to select a network card for each network. You can use the same card for both networks, or you can use a unique card for each network. By using two networks, you can separate I/NET traffic from video traffic and conserve bandwidth on each network.
NOTE: If you have dual Network Interface Cards and you are not able to select between these networks (so they are grayed out) you must have the following minimum requirements configured for this option to be available in the I/NET Editor:
- A Physical connection to its connection media. (i.e. A connected network status. If you have a status indicating Limited or no connectivity you will not be able to select between Interface cards).
- Valid IP address and subnet mask
- Valid Gateway IP address. (If you have no gateway router on the network then select a valid IP address within the same IP range, usually the IP of the PC is the best option here.)
If you are using wireless NIC and have issue to choose it, refer to Host number conflict on a computer with dual Network Interface Cards (NIC).
