Configuring the Secondary Ethernet Connection on the CKB416 (Dual NIC)

The CKB416 Hardware version includes a second Ethernet Port that can be configured independently, allowing for connection to the Isolated LAN of a camera or device network. 

This function is not supported by previous hardware versions

The LAN connection closest to the standard USB  slots is the "Main Ethernet" port (NIC 1) , and the LAN connection nearest the USBC connection and CHeKT Logo is the "Secondary Ethernet" port (NIC 2).

When installing the Bridge, ensure that NIC 1 is connected to the network with internet access, and NIC 2 is connected to the network with access to the desired devices:

If not yet accomplished, follow the https://support.chekt.com/portal/en/kb/articles/registering-a-chekt-bridge guide to enroll the unit. 

Access the Network Tab ( https://support.chekt.com/portal/en/kb/articles/bridge-network-tab ) of that unit in the Dealer Portal:

Click on your Secondary Ethernet configuration line:

Configure the Secondary Ethernet Adapter to your target subnet range:

The IP camera I plan to connect to this bridge has an IP address of 192.168.0.90. I have simply selected an IP address on that .0 range that I know is open, and won't cause any IP conflicts on that Local Area Network

Apply changes:

When Adding the camera, be sure to select the CKB416 you have just configured:

When you choose the mounting channel and the scan initiates, you will see the results from both Local Network Adapters: 

Note the Main Ethernet Adapter is on the 192.168.1.X subnet, and my Secondary Ethernet Adapter is on the 192.168.0.X subnet, so the Bridge will see the results from both

The IP cameras on both networks should mount following the standard  https://support.chekt.com/portal/en/kb/articles/connecting-cameras-to-a-chekt-bridge guide. 

Thanks for reading~

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