Topic: Ethernet port

[jewhite001]

Using the ethernet port on units equipped with it, will you have the ability to control functions (navigate different view screens, mark waypoints, snapshots, recordings) on each unit separately ?

[RGecy]

Yes, it will just be sharing the data independently and each unit will process it as needed.

Robert

[survcat]

When is the Ethernet option going to be available? I purchased my units with the assumption that is was available but found out when I picked them up that is was not yet available.

[Humminbird_Greg]

I don’t a specific date but it should be soon.

[bobby]

I have purchased the interlink because I want to share the data it will share. I thought about getting the ethernet cable as well but read that they both will not function unless one is unplugged.  Is this true or can you turn off sharing so I don't have to plug and unplug cables? I also wondered if the XM weather can be shared?

[Humminbird_Greg]

Bobby,
As it stands now:
 - when you plug in an Ethernet cable and the unit detects the second unit; the InterLink connection will be disabled.
 - the data from our XM Nav Weather module can only be shared between units via the InterLink.

I do not know (and not be able to say even if I did know) if any of this will change in the future or not.

[sonar2000]

So what will the ethernet port do for us???.
what does this mean now that is is "open"....
Chuck

[bobby]

Thanks for the update on the XM weather sharing through interlink, I hope that is true but I have read conflicting information in other threads, not doubting you.... I also understand from reading in other post areas as well as my own IT background, the increased capabilities and speed of ethernet.  What would be helpful for us and for Hummingbird to consider, which I'm sure they already have, (and you can't tell us if they have or if they haven't... smile), with the unit having two separate communications systems it will be challenging for the consumer to pick and choose which options are most important to them because different accessories and or unit functions are shared thru the different communication mods.  Perhaps the different paths are specific to the type of data but at a minimum, if all features cannot be shared through one or the other communication mod, a more user friendly on off function would be desirable to the plug unplug requirement.  I say this because I am one of those consumers that may want, and be willing to pay for, any and all unit features as long as I can transition to their sharing simply - Again thank you for your feedback