Adding offline managed switch as second network interface for POE cameras to VM

[pooterpant]

Basically, I have a server with two ethernet ports. eth0 is currently serving my VMs with internet. I'm wanting to connect a POE switch to eth1 with IP cameras attached to it. I've created a second network interface but don't know which settings to choose. Right now it's sitting with bonding off, bridging on, and eth1 as a "bridging member". No IPv4 or IPv6 assignment.

When I include this as a second network bridge on a Windows 10 VM, I can see the second "ethernet adapter" within windows, but can't see the switch itself (to access its web gui) or the IP camera connected to the switch.

Any guidance? My googling thus far has been fruitless. Thanks.

[meep]

Are you sure the second network adapter in windows vm and the switch have ip addresses on the same network?

 

youd need to switch off dhcp on the second adapter in windows and set it up with a fixed ip etc. eg, if your switch defaults to 192.168.1.1, make sure your PC adapter is on 192,168.1.n

 

or, look into vlans, if supported by your managed switch / router.