Upgrading and Questions

[NY Trooper]

The short version is I am updating some gear in the boat within the next month or so as soon as everything arrives. I think I have it right but still have a question or two. So here it goes.

Currently running 2 Gen 3 HB units. SI at the console and DI with Mega 360 on the bow. Both units linked via an ethernet cable.

I am adding a Gen 4 Helix 15 at the console. Moving the SI to the bow. I have purchased a 5 port ethernet box and the appropriate cables and adaptors.

I am removing the lead acid batteries and have gone with lithium's on a power pole charge. All of which will be on a SeaClear power line.

When the Mega Live transducer comes out I want to include that into the SI unit I am moving to the front.

My questions are these:

1) Will all 3 units be linkable through the ethernet box?

2) The Mega Live states it is connected via ethernet, but if that is the case, then am I missing something? I thought there was only one ethernet connection on the back?

3) If that is the case, is there an ethernet splitter available?

[Wayne P.]

1. There is no other way to have more than two Ethernet devices connected.

2. See above=it will have to connect to the Ethernet Switch also.

3. No

[Wayne P.]

If you get APEX units, they have two Ethernet ports.

[NY Trooper]

1. There is no other way to have more than two Ethernet devices connected.

2. See above=it will have to connect to the Ethernet Switch also.

3. No

So, if I understand your answers correctly, if I add the Mega Live to my proposed set-up there is no way to link all three units due to a lack of ethernet availability. Is that correct?

If that's the case, then whatever unit I attach the Mega Live transducer to will be a stand alone unit?

[Wayne P.]

So, if I understand your answers correctly, if I add the Mega Live to my proposed set-up there is no way to link all three units due to a lack of ethernet availability. Is that correct?

If that's the case, then whatever unit I attach the Mega Live transducer to will be a stand alone unit?

No.

Your third paragraph states you are getting a "5 port ethernet box".

The AS ETH 5PXG Ethernet Switch has 5 Ethernet ports.

With three displays and MEGA LIVE that is four Ethernet connections to connect to the Switch.