Model: | ALL SI Models |
Suggested Upgrade: | Additional Ethernet Connection Port |
Explanation: | It would really be helpful for the many of us that are linking two units to share data via ethernet , and to still be able to link at least one more ethernet accessory , like I Pilot Link without having to ad a very expensive 5 port ethernet switch that has to be also connected to your 12volt system ,and two more ethernet cables . With the addition of one more ethernet connection port on the combo units it would be much less expensive and less difficult to rig up , not to mention the fact that you might only have to buy & intsall only one ethernet cable (less than $50 ) verses buying and installing a 5 port switch and at the very least two ethernet cables (up to $300 or more ) and a mess more wires and cables in your boat . |
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Comments on Update: |
For me taking a Standard ethernet gigabit Switch for a few EUR works pretty well. Just had to cut the ethernet cable and fit a Standard RJ45 connector to it as the original M12/8 Connector was not available to buy separately in the Internet - at least I did not find it...
Flo
I have thought about experimenting with that also. I thought this would be a shortcut. but price kept me from ordering
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