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Ethernet Network Overview
When the Humminbird network is installed, each control head may automatically select some primary sources (transducer,
temperature, and GPS) based on the equipment connected to that control head, but you can choose any compatible source on the
network.
For example, if you have more than one GPS receiver installed on the network, whether internal or external, you can select one GPS
receiver to be the shared source for all control heads on the network.
Local: The source is connected directly to the control head, and it is only reporting data to that control head.
Shared: The source is set up to send data to both control heads in the network, so they share the same information.
It is important to note that when a source is shared on the network, the source's data will be synchronized between units.
The Menu System and View Rotation will change to match the shared source's capabilities. Review each source section to
understand how a shared source will affect your control head.
NOTE: Ethernet networks containing only 5PXG switches can support non-CHIRP control heads. If a unit is not CHIRP-capable, it cannot use
sources connected to a CHIRP control head (unless CHIRP mode is turned off). A CHIRP unit can use sources from any other control head
on the network. See Sonar Source Overview: Set up Sonar for details.
Ethernet Network Overview
Example of a Network Configuration
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