Dual Ethernet Port system with ed

[MrChristmas2000]

I am trying to figure out how I can run a pc with 2 network interfaces (2 networks) and direct the Multicast address specifically to one of the interfaces.

I think it can be done but I haven't found any how to articles.

[Steve Gase]

I believe multicast will be sent over all NICs.

i'll try it with my system, it has a couple disabled NICs that I can use.

[Mickpat]

Are you usng Xlights? I don't think you can specify what network card xLight uses.  With XLights, I disabled one of the NICs and then started Xlights.  After Xlights was running I re-enenabled the NIC.   I know with LightShow Pro its an option on the plug-in.

[rrowan]

If it doesn't work

Why not just put a 4 port ethernet switch on your computer and not use the second nic

Rick R.

[MrChristmas2000]

I believe multicast will be sent over all NICs.

i'll try it with my system, it has a couple disabled NICs that I can use.

The mistake I was making is that I was not assigning a dummy address to the extra ethernet port. Did that and it worked just fine.

Sometimes the ole grey matter has to be prodded. 

[Steve Gase]

I believe multicast will be sent over all NICs.

i'll try it with my system, it has a couple disabled NICs that I can use.

The mistake I was making is that I was not assigning a dummy address to the extra ethernet port. Did that and it worked just fine.

Sometimes the ole grey matter has to be prodded. 

good catch!  it's only obvious in hindsight!