In need of Network Advice

[MikeJohnsondo3]

Hello all! Let me start by saying I am fairly new to Hummingbird, and I appreciate the forum’s advice and knowledge! I have the following Hummingbird / Minnkota equipment on my boat:

• Solix 15 MSI+G3 v 4.210 (with Lakemaster Card)
• Helix 9 MDI/GPS/G3
• Mega Live v 1.30
• Target Lock v 1.180
• Mega 360 v 1.070
• Hummingbird 5 port hub
• Minnkotta Ultrex Link (with MDI Transducer)

My Network wiring configuration is as follows:

• Solix is connected to the MDI Transducer on the Ultrex, and is connected to the Ethernet hub
• Helix is connected to the Mega 360, and is connected to the Ethernet hub (issues: The reason I connected the M360 to the Helix instead of the Solix is because the Helix would not detect the M360 via Ethernet through the Solix/hub). Second issue, my Head Units do not see the other Head Unit on the network, e.g., From the accessories page on the Helix unit, the Solix unit is not listed, and vice versa. This also means, I cannot see the lakemaster card on the Helix).
• Mega Live is connected to the Ethernet hub (I can see Mega Live on both Head Units, no issue).
• Minnkota Ultrex is connected to the Ethernet hub (I can see the Ultrex on both Head Units, no issue).

My question is, is this normal? I thought I would be able to see the Mega 360 off both Head Units, as well as use the lakemaster card on both for charting as well.

Thanks again, in advance!

Mike

[BoatBuggy]

Solix and Helix only share waypoints between each other. They do not share transducers, mapping or GPS. If you want to do that, you need all Solix or all Helix but be aware that Helix units do not share mapping - need a map card for each Helix.

Ethernet accessories such as ML and TL can be seen and used by any unit on the network. The M360 is not an ethernet accessory.

[MikeJohnsondo3]

Thanks!