diff --git a/src/ca/netiiu_IL.h b/src/ca/netiiu_IL.h
index 6f9c6d14c..4386556ab 100644
--- a/src/ca/netiiu_IL.h
+++ b/src/ca/netiiu_IL.h
@@ -23,4 +23,9 @@ inline cac * netiiu::pCAC () const
     return this->pClientCtx;
 }
 
+inline unsigned netiiu::channelCount () const
+{
+    return this->channelList.count ();
+}
+
 #endif // netiiu_ILh