Understanding the effects of multiple network adapters

If the Meridian application server is configured with multiple network adapters, it is considered a multi-homed server. There are several known issues with the DCOM protocol when used on a multi-homed server or client computer. Because the Meridian software uses the DCOM protocol extensively, it is important to configure the network adapter that the client computers will use as the first one in the server’s network connections list. If it is not, users may experience a delay (by default, 30 seconds) induced by DCOM while the Meridian waits for a response from the first network adapter. When no response is received, it attempts the next network connection in the list, and so on, until either a response is received or no response is received from all of the network connections. Making the correct adapter the first network connection prevents any delays.

The procedure for configuring the priority of network connections is different among the Windows operating systems. Refer to the Windows documentation for your version for specific instructions.