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    Ethernet help

    I installed 3 helix 12 units on my boat, 2 being mega DIs and 1 mega SI. I got them all mounted sand powered up, and I also installed a 5 port Ethernet switch. However, when I power all three units up I don’t think they are talking to each other. How do I set them up to use the Ethernet switch?
    I only have the one side imaging transducer ran to the console. Wanting to just run maps and sonar off of the mega DI at the console.


    Also they do not have a GPS position fix, but I think that is due to being in a metal barn.

    Thanks for the help!!

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    You power up the Ethernet Switch first. Then you power up a unit and let it fully startup and is operating, then do the next one, etc.

    You choose what unit to get data from for Sonar/SI/DI/Temp/GPS in each unit's Network menu.
    Wayne Purdum
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    Thankyou! That was not what I was doing so hopefully it will work now!