Thanks for responding Greg. I have been experimenting with my current set-up which is 788ciHD on bow Ethernet directly to 998HDSI on console. I am able to share temperature from each transducer and share GPS from each unit but cannot get the Universal Sonar in my Terrova that is connected to the 788ciHD on bow to display in the 998 on console, even on the 2D screen. (under networking it is not shown as available)
When I look in the Humminbird Ethernet manual it shows a picture and states that the Universal sonar in Terrova only transmits to the 788 and the side imaging sonar on transom only transmits to the 998, The picture shows my exact combination and states this clearly. Yet I read that when you link hummingbird units you should be able to share compatible sonar. Understand SI transducer can only report to SI unit, but thought 2D should be able to report to 998 ??
I guess the question now becomes if I link the 788 and 998 via Ethernet switch will this change?
Since writing the original question I am now considering simply adding another 788HD to the console to display navigation, freeing up the 998 for SI, will I be able to get the Terrova Universal to display on the console 788, naturally the transom SI will not display on the 788. Or should I spend the extra dollars and go with 798HDSI. My thoughts are the 798 is pretty small screen for SI anyway
Definitely adding the Ipilot Link and definitely want this available on three units. 788bow with 788 798console or alternatively 788bow & 798 998 console whichever route I go.