Ethernet Cable Question

[mean_dean]

Ok experts question for you... currently in my boat are the grey with yellow end ethernet cables connecting my units to SS3D box. Creating a "lab" here in the house where I can hook up units to play with settings, test, etc... Ordered a 15' ethernet and it is black with yellow ends. Are these the same cables? I cannot get either of my units to detect each other (Live 12 and Live 9) when I connect the cable to the units in any configuration. Did I really get a bad cable out of the box? Or are these black cables different in some way?

[STRETCH1]

The black cable with yellow ends are far superior to the older grey cable. The conductors on the black cable are stranded therefore connection problems are less likely to occur.

I had issues with the grey cable breaking especially where it was flexing on my mount. Moved to the black cables and it was perfect ever since. I suppose you could have received a bad black cable if it works on your boat. Are you 100% sure that the units have enough power? How are you powering them?

[mean_dean]

Slaps self in face.... duh, it is working, you have to have NEMA connected to see the units in the device list.... the transducer is in the sources...

[STRETCH1]

Slaps self in face.... duh, it is working, you have to have NEMA connected to see the units in the device list.... the transducer is in the sources...

. That too!