Dual NIC Environment

[blueskydriver]

Hi Luis,

I had this issue previously and never really resolved it, but I did mention it. Is there a way to use IS in a dual NIC environment? I have a System Unit with dual NIC and on one NIC is my flight sim network System Units, and the other network is to the secondary Internet DSL line that I can use after Simlady goes to bed.

However, when I start IS I get the key not found message and it goes to demo mode. The only way around this is to switch off the second NIC card. I tried different keys before and IS gets confused on which NIC is tied to which key; therefore, there needs to be a way for IS to understand a dual NIC environment.

Too answer the question why a dual NIC in a flight sim network; I want the flight sim machines on the internal network and programs on this particular System Unit (with the dual NICs) to be able to pull data for the weather, VatSim and other programs that would otherwise slow down my sim network...

BSD

[Bob Reed]

Hi Luis,

I had this issue previously and never really resolved it, but I did mention it. Is there a way to use IS in a dual NIC environment? I have a System Unit with dual NIC and on one NIC is my flight sim network System Units, and the other network is to the secondary Internet DSL line that I can use after Simlady goes to bed.

However, when I start IS I get the key not found message and it goes to demo mode. The only way around this is to switch off the second NIC card. I tried different keys before and IS gets confused on which NIC is tied to which key; therefore, there needs to be a way for IS to understand a dual NIC environment.

Too answer the question why a dual NIC in a flight sim network; I want the flight sim machines on the internal network and programs on this particular System Unit (with the dual NICs) to be able to pull data for the weather, VatSim and other programs that would otherwise slow down my sim network...

BSD

Once the software issue is fixed I can help you do this.

[blueskydriver]

Hey Bob,

Sounds great, as soon as Luis post something I will give  you a shout...

BSD

[luisgordo]

Hi BSD,

Sorry for the delay in my reply.  I have been busy getting my instrument rating... finally got it! 

As for the Dual NIC question, this is #1 on our issues to be fixed for the next version.  There are many others with the same issue.

As of now I can't provide a date for the fix, but can tell you its in the works.  In the meantime, I would be glad to assist if you need help with any KEYs.

Best regards,
Luis

[blueskydriver]

Hi Luis,

Thank you for replying, as always, your support is top notch. Yes, it will be nice to see this Dual NIC feature added, even though IS does not require much in resources nor does it slow a single NIC...

Hopefully, the next update will be forthcoming really soon. Additionally, I also hope it will include the imperical set for weights, fuels and etc., using metric alone is too cubersome for pilots of the US because it is not the dominate system. Maybe, you can have the pounds next to liters for fuel and pax/cargo loads. It will certainly reduce my workload for preflight.

BSD