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Install an Ethernet Connection
Before you start, please note that the Ethernet network installation has the following requirements:
∆ Update Software: Your model may require a software update to enable Ethernet.
∆ Purchase Ethernet Connection Cables (separate purchase required): Your network configuration and Ethernet port shape
will determine which Humminbird connection cables you will need to purchase.
∆ Install the control heads and sources (GPS, transducers, temp/speed accessories, etc.) for your Fishing System. See the
installation guides included with your equipment for details.
Update Your Control Head Software
It is important to install the latest software update on your control head to enable networking features. Please find the required
software version for your control head model below:
∆ APEX/SOLIX Series: 4.180 or later
∆ HELIX Series: 2.890 or later
Update Your Control Head Software with an SD Card
You will need an SD or microSD card (depending on your control head model).
WARNING! Humminbird is not responsible for the loss of data files (waypoints, routes, tracks, groups, snapshots, recordings, etc.) that may
occur due to direct or indirect damage to the unit's hardware or software. It is important to back up your control head data files periodically.
See your control head operations manual for more information.
1. Before the control head software is updated or restored to system defaults, copy your screen snapshots (APEX/SOLIX only)
and export your navigation data to an SD or microSD card. See your control head operations manual for instructions.
2. Insert a blank SD or microSD card into the computer card slot. If the card contains any previous software versions, delete
them.
3. Go to humminbird.johnsonoutdoors.com, and click Support > Software Updates.
4. Click on your control head series and model. If prompted with a question about your network, select the appropriate answer.
The available software update is listed as a download at the bottom of the page.
∆ Read the notices and instructions, and select Download. Your download will begin automatically.
∆ Open your computer's downloads folder, and confirm that the software file name matches your control head model.
∆ If the software file is a zipped folder, extract all files.
∆ Move the software file or extracted files from the downloads folder to the SD or microSD card.
5. Repeat step 4 to download the software updates posted to each product.
6. Power on your Humminbird control head. Start Normal mode.
7. Insert the SD or microSD card (with the software file) into the control head card slot.
8. Follow the on-screen prompts to update the control head software.
9. When the software update is complete, remove the SD or microSD card from the control head card slot.
10. Restart: If you don't have any other software updates to install, power off the control head, and restart it.
Update Software with the One-Boat Network App
You can use the One-boat Network App to download and push software updates directly to your Humminbird control head.
NOTE: It is important to install the latest software update on your control head to enable all One-Boat Network features. For the latest
software update, visit our Web site at humminbird.johnsonoutdoors.com.
NOTE: You must first download the One-Boat Network App and pair your mobile device to your control head. See the One-Boat Network App
Operations Guide for more information.
1. Open the One-Boat Network App on your mobile device.
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