Dual NIC Enterprise Network

In a dual-NIC implementation, each device uses two physically separate network connections:

• AV LAN for real-time traffic

• Enterprise VLAN for UI and internet access, updates, and remote support

These networks remain logically and physically separated.

Advantages

• AV LAN handles all real-time video traffic — tuned for low latency and high performance

• Enterprise IT policy changes do not disrupt real-time video traffic

• Keeps IT policies and policy changes from disrupting real-time video traffic

• Command 360 bridges secure AV operations with enterprise functions

• Enterprise VLAN handles UI access, authentication, updates, remote support, and SSO

Disadvantages

• Requires additional switch ports, cabling, and coordination with IT department

The illustration below includes some optional components that are not exclusive to dual-NIC topology:

• CineAgent appliances for controlled web access

• Kraken for stream transcoding and interoperability with diverse encoders/decoders

• Command 360 Manager for centralized user permissions, content management, and navigation