How to NETWORK your HUMMINBIRD Units with/without 5 Port ETHERNET Switch

One boat network is what hummingbird thrives on! Being able to networking multiple hummingbird units together with accessories like Minn Kota , Talon , and 360 imaging is so ergonomic. in todays tutorial we how to network 3 hummingbird units together!
Humminbird 5 Port Ethernet switch

[normandare]

you are my go to page for helix questions and answers. I'm having a hell of a time figuring mine out and no one local has enough smarts to help me. I will eventually figure it out thanks to you

[shawn]

Thanks for the video. The steps you went through were very straight forward and made everything seem pretty easy! For anyone wanting to network their system, this is a great video to watch.

[forest]

Great job been struggling with my 2 units for a year now and you explained it so much better than the factory videos. 👍

[dartht.]

It’s pronounced ee~ther~net. From the computer industry and been around since the early 90’s. Good show, Figured you would want to know.

[jimjohnson]

Great information, just got done installing Helix 12 G3 and mega 360 on boat and need to be able to see Helix 9 G3 at same time. Keep up the good work.

[drewalexander]

Great tutorial, just wish I could afford more humminbird units

[shawnanderson]

Helpful video, thank you. (Try taking a drink every time he says “guys”.)

[wtcscorpio]

Very good video. I’m considering getting the helix 7 as you did to network with my helix 8 MSI. But before I blow another $1000 on the new unit and a Ethernet box and cables I need some clarity on a situation I have.
I purchased the helix 8 MSI in Nov 2019. Unit appeared really nice until May 30 this year.
Pic quality seemed off and then started getting horizontal lines every 1/8” or so on the mega down and side views.
The units screen felt really hot. Restarted unit and lines were not there but quality still seemed off and then the lines came back.
Hummingbird sent me a new transducer and it appears to be fixed with the lines issue but I think the image quality isn’t what it was new.
And the screen still appears hot to me.
Ran the unit in my garage for an hour to rule out sun causing the excessive heat. Transducer in a bucket of water.
Screen temp reached 115 degrees F and seemed as hot as it did on the water.
Just curious on your take on screen temps on this a unit since you seem very familiar with them. Thanks for the videos.

[TonyGruber]

Great video! I am planning to network two Solix’ and possibly a Helix unit together and was wondering if you or anyone else has experienced any networking or interference issues, or any other issues with your units since making the video?
Thanks, Tony

[jasonpierce]

Thanks sir, did you use the other 2 ports I didn't catch that part? Take care, appreciate ya!

[cheechkehoe]

I love your videos and I have a question. If I had a ultera with MSI built in and I mounted freestanding 360 up in the bow, how would they connect to Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N GPS up in the bow? I assume there would be a transducer splitter so I could plug the 360 and the Ulterra MSI into the Helix 12?

[allensnook]

I have a question as iam new to fish finder world, i just. Bought two used units and havent installed yet, trying to go cheap route got hummingbirds 5 and 7inch units.noticed on boxes they have the si or di designation on box but when reading paperwork there is referance to control of side imaging or down imaging parameters.so even if box designates as di or si, do they have that screen view or no.?snookie pa.?😊😊😅

[ryandarnell]

Does the Ethernet cable from the hub power up the unit, or did you have to run an additional cable for the power?

[i_hunt_]

No need for the dongles on solix units. Just need the Ethernet cable and the box

[kyle]

Which port do you use to go unit-to-unit?

[chadbrowning]

How would I hook up my transducer at the back of my boat and my ipilot link on my ultrex to my humminbird?

[buell]

Good video. Unless I missed it does the power cable come with the Ethernet box.

[hockeyish]

Do you power all three with the cranking battery or run a separate battery for them? If separate is it on a switch or in parallel with the starter? Thanks

[fishinfrenzy]

Do u only have the 1 cord coming out of the back of all your units ?

[northernbassalliance]

I just purchased 2 helix 12s and already have the ultrex. Do i need the box then? Or am i good to use the dongles to hook up the two units. Thanks!