HUMMINBIRD HELIX: How To Network Your Helix Units. STEP BY STEP.

[@robertwillis9908]

Appreciate the video I’m new at this I just bought two helix nine and I appreciate your video I did not know how to connect them thank you

[@8-bit719]

I just bought all the dongles today (2) and the cable. I can't believe it took me so long to buy these so I can see my SI on my front Helix 9 now. Anxious to maximize my Humminbird units.

[@jello7281]

Great video. A little annoyed at Humminbird for not just making a cable that fits the unit instead of having to buy two dongles.

[@02jeepwj]

They sure are like mr crabs from spongebob money money money money

[@hunt4perch855]

That's how they make money! Else they would used a standard Ethernet cable and connections.

[@jameslary2528]

It make’s perfect sense to do it like they have done , the network cable works directly to some units so it saves humminbird money in manufacturing after all they are not in business to save you money ! 😊

[@bobbyh177]

this!

[@r.bouth.6457]

Hi Russel I am analizjng the model helix 9 but it's not easy to understand what I need to and as you have and know this unit very well i have 3 question. 1. What is the Watt power of the transducer of the helix 9 model ? 2. What is the maximum depth you can search the bottom with this unit in salt water ? 3. Must the side view transducer be purchased seperatly ?

[@outdoorsadrenaline]

Can a helix g2n unit network with a helix g3n, g4n unit etc.? Thanks for sharing this video!

[@BBrown-yn9qp]

Awesome video. Thank you so much for sharing!!!

[@NosaievOleksii]

Hello, if you connect Helix 10 G4N Mega Si and Helix 7 G4N Mega Si over the network, will it transfer the side image from 10 to 7? Has anyone tried it?

[@Redbird274]

I have a helix 7 DI G3N connected to my Terrova I pilot Link at the bow and want to network it to a helix 7 SI G3N at the console. Do i still need the 5 port switch if i dont care about running the motor from the console unit? I just want to be able to share waypoints between the two locators and see side imaging at the bow. Thanks for the informational video!

[@BehindTheReelFishing]

If you do not want to network the trolling motor you can connect the two units via ethernet cable/dongles.

[@ryanvanguilder5352]

I have the same units and want to connect both to the motor and use link is that possible? Do I need the 5 port switch?

[@madisonosborne1339]

Ryan did you need the 5 port switch?

[@garydavis1795]

Do you run a 10 gauge power cord to the humminbird switch

[@miketurpin6687]

I have a question. Bought a Helix 9, a Minnkota Terrova and a Helix 7 CHO. Do I need an Ethernet switch and 2 dongles to operate a network on my boat? I’m confused by watching your video. Humminbird told me I could just get the 7” CHO And an Ethernet cable and be good to go

[@judweaver3635]

If I want to add a Mega 360 & a Mega Live to my Helix that is only currently using the transom transducer, how many dongles do I need & do I need the ethernet box?

[@leohamel2048]

I watched your video, found it helpful. My question is you didn't connect to trolling ethnic cable.

[@bassassassin3190]

Do you need the box if you are also incorporating mega live? No trolling motor. Kayak setup

[@RussellMarineProductsLLC]

Mega live will plug directly into a single unit with the dongle.

[@herbertkienke6232]

Why do I have to go Togo to network setup each time I turn it on to get my options (SI, DI etc)

[@Askeyb2011]

So if I just run a Helix Si G4N and Helix Di G4N I can just run a Ethernet cable between them? I have the Mega Live and I want to use it on either unit so I would need the Ethernet Switch to connect all three. I want it for my dash unit when scouting and using Mega Live and then the back unit while trolling or anchor fishing. We fish mainly for Salmon and Steelhead. Plus Kokanee and Trout on the lakes. I was actually told by dealer I bought the Di unit from that it will not use the Si off my Helix 12 Si G4N. I thought that was wrong. Person I talked to, not your company, was pretty good but I guess there is too much to know and not everyone that is involved with selling has all the information. I was told that the Mega Live can be connected to the Ethernet Switch and be used by both units.

[@williambigsby4031]

Hey John I am confused Iam trying to link my two helix 9 msi gps gen3 & helix 9 Di gps gen3 I purchased the ethernet cable and 2 dongles my unit has 4 female holes and my dongles have 5 male

[@jrod8388]

Hi John, I have a GEN1 9inch unit with down imaging. I just recently bought that 5 port switch and msi 8 gen 4 in helix. hooked up all the units and I can't share my side imaging in my gen 1. can you confirm if you can do this with a gen 1 unit?

[@racerxv6valvoline424]

John, thank you for the instructional video on connecting two units. Question, I currently have a Helix 10 MEGA DI at the console, can I change out the Ducer and obtain DI and SI with the purchase of a newer ducer that can transmit the SI function?

[@uproutdoors7070]

No, you need a SI unit. If you bought a SI unit and networked them your DI unit would pull the SI off the other unit.

[@nitrojoeZ18]

Hey Russell I just purchased that 5 port ethernet box and 2 hummingbirds with the ultrex ipilpot link. Can I power up that ethernet box to switched power at my console fuse box or do should I tap it in to my 12 gauge dedicated circuit that I'm gonn run for my helix 9 at the console. Love ur videos. Thanks joe

[@joedavidson9159]

Thanks for the video. I'm a new boat owner trying to keep $ down. Used your video on a self install and worked like a charm.

[@B-DINO]

If i have a VX Lakemaster card will I be able to view that map on the other unit as well when hooked up to the network? Nobody has answered that question anywhere online

[@TNAROHfan]

According to Humminbird rep, yes you can as long as basemaps and the VX are up to date on both units. I can't verify that because is just have the old Lakemaster right now, but I specifically asked this question because that is a future project I want to do and don't want to pay for 2 cards. I believe they have to be 4th generation though.

[@B-DINO]

@@TNAROHfan 10-4, thank you! Both my units are G4N units. I just haven't got around to installing the second one yet. If I find out differently then I'll let you know.

[@dukeitsk9624]

I want to network 2 units. Can I use a y cable to add an high speed transducer to the existing mega transducer that I hve already.

[@BehindTheReelFishing]

yes you can use the splitter cable in order to run your high speed transducer. 720101-1

[@sparkncarl]

HeyJohn I want to add 360 to my Helix g4 and also send the image to my Helix g2 at my console. The guy from India, Tim, at the Factoryoutletstore says I cant, but I believe I can. I saw 360 something in the g2 menu and read a guy saying I could at another website. Any idea?

[@joeturner1195]

Good morning I am looking for the y cable and cables to get my Helix 9 chirp mega DI + GN4, MEGA 360 ultrex 2 model 411830-1 and ultrex 80/ us2/1PLink-52"BT troling motor need the y cable and whatever I need to get 360 to work I have one eternity dongle from hummingbird AS EC QDE PART # 720074-1 thanks Joe Turner I got my Helix 9 from you on that camouflage SeaArk can you do video on how and what cables to connect Helix 9 mega g4n,humminbird 360 and ultrex with external transducer and show the cords needed how and where they connect thanks Joe

[@ChrisBrock-xb3iy]

Enjoyed the video. Perhaps I missed it, but will the units connect if different generations? Example.. I have a Helix 7 CHIRP SI GPS G2. Would I need another G2, or would it work with ANY Helix series… old or new? I’m just wanting mirror image on both units while using the same high resolution transducer that I currently have. Thanks

[@B-DINO]

No, it would not work. You need a device that has the "N" in the number. You have a "G2", you'd need a "G2N" to network it.

[@codyames3175]

So if you network them together with a 5 port box, can you add mega live straight to that box as well?

[@RussellMarineProductsLLC]

Yes

[@codyames3175]

@@RussellMarineProductsLLC thank you! Very helpful videos

[@greghouston6042]

I have two units and an ultrex i- pilot but not an i- pilot link. Will I need the ethernet box to link my units?

[@ross7684]

Hardware to complete my ethernet network with two Helix G4N, Terrova iPilot Link MDI, three transducers, GPS Heading sensor and 5-port switch was right around $700 (excluding the Helix units and trolling motor). No one that I've found has shown how to connect an iPilot Link motor with integrated transducer into the network. Would be nice if you could edit/add to the video to include the motor interface.

[@1004Hz]

I believe you just run the ethernet connector from the terrova to the humminbird switch, I believe that's how my skeeter came from the factory. I have an ultrex 80 with two helix 7 4GN's going to the 5 port switch. The 5 port switch is just a parallel bus.

[@TNAROHfan]

@@1004Hz Yeah it is just basically almost like the switches that we use at work to interface all of our BS analyzers to the the Information system.

[@ME-qq2dc]

Hi can you run 1 transducer and display down imaging on 1 display and say sidescan on a second display. Thanks

[@jakemartin5178]

So if I have a helix 7msi g3n will it connect to a helix9 msi all of the one helix 7 transducer?

[@gettypike8201]

So i wanted to network a helix 7 g3n msi with a helix 10 g3n msi + and with mega 360. Would i need the 5 port switch or just the y cable. And with the y cable looks like i can use my msi with having 360 in the water. If so what to do about getting msi+

[@richarddelozier9407]

80lb Minn Kota Ultrex l-Pilot with remote (24volt). Hummingbird Helix 8 DI G3N at the console and Helix 9 SI G3N up front connected by Ethernet cable and on their own battery. Can I share out both units so I can see DI on the SI unit and SI on the DI unit? Also can I Control the Ultrex rooted from either unit?

[@RussRants44]

Awesome video that could save me hundreds. Just to be sure I'm getting this right, all I need is the Humminbird ethernet cord and 2 adapters to connect my console Helix 9 to a bow helix 7 but I wouldn't need another transducer bc I could just pull the info from the console helix 9 screen/transducer and project it to the bow helix 7, correct? I have a center console boat and don't want to have to put a transducer on my trolling motor bc it will get destroyed by oysters. Awesome video, thanks again.

[@BehindTheReelFishing]

Yes that is correct. You can view your transducer info on either of your networked units!

[@ryanvanguilder5352]

Do both have to be on to share the transducer? Or does it just pass through?

[@dennyshaw5230]

Nice explanation on networking. I have the Helix 10 G2 with all the features and if i understood you correctly, i can network from my Helix 10 to my other helix and have all the same features on the bow unit from my Helix 10 at the counsel unit? without purchasing another unit wit all the same features as my Helix 10 at the counsel?

[@B-DINO]

No, you can not. You can only network with a device with the "N" in the number. So you have a "G2", but it would have to be a "G2N", "G3N", or "G4N" unit in order to network them. Sorry, I hope you didn't try to go through everything, purchase another device, snd run cables before figuring that out.

[@tms2568]

I have an older Hbird helix 10 SI GPS at the bow and I would like to add new helix 7 chirp mega SI GPS at the counsel. Can I link them with the single Ethernet cable as this video shows? Or is the mega/chirp and age difference of the units incompatible? I would like to run both the old and new units off the new helix 7 transducer if possible.

[@RussellMarineProductsLLC]

as long as your helix 7 is a networking unit (ie...g2n/g3n) you can connect the two graphs via ethernet cable.

[@anthonyleone9605]

I just purchased a Minn Kota terova with a built in Down Image transducer. Can I hook my bow unit to it and still network to my console unit? I have a Gen 3 mega * with SI at the console. I have not purchased a bow unit yet and would appricate your advise on what I sould purchase to accomplish the task. My minn kota had ilink also. Tony

[@bretsherk]

Looking for same answer

[@kylelamprecht1327]

Will that setup work with 2 Helix 7's

[@jwar2163]

Great video. Does this also apply to the new gen 4 helix units? I am trying to determine if it is better to not upgrade my legacy Bird units, since it seems Humminbird bird nickles and dimes you to just connect your units, along with troll motor, any nema, and talons, or 360

[@BehindTheReelFishing]

Yes, this is the same exact networking setup with the new G4N Helix units as well.

[@ronniemitchell9221]

Excellent video. Very well put into layman terms. Confirmed my purchase.

[@BehindTheReelFishing]

thanks Ronnie! Gotta love those Humminbirds!

[@papagiusti]

Can I link the console mapping with. The Ultrex? So the Ultrex will go to a waypoint from the console. This would be a three unit network

[@BehindTheReelFishing]

Yes. A 3 unit setup would require the 5 port switch.

[@peggysmith5853]

Enjoyed the video. My question. I have a 2 non mega h7g2n's 1 at the console is s i the bow is chirp they are networked, and a old pd55 t m. I want to update to a terrova ipl. Which fish finders do you think I should get to utilize the abilities of the ipl. With out breaking the bank. also item list of what I would need thanks Robert

[@charliehazzard1713]

Question on adding 3 Humminbird Helix G4N units to my boat and networking them. Do I need to purchase all three control units with the SI option in order for the SI screen/info to be displayed on all of the units or will the one control unit with SI and the included transducer supply the SI screen and info to the other control units if I use DI units and network them all together? Trying to save a little $$ here. Just wondering if the SI will be displayed on the other control heads if I buy DI control units instead of the ($400 upcharge each) SI units.

[@AdventuresOutdoors]

No, just 1 needs to be si.

[@robertciavarro8302]

Will this share lake master info from one unit to the other? Trying to avoid buying another chip for $150

[@coltonrisley5262]

Following. Would like to know the answer as well.

[@laurencasey8867]

do i need to change the old transducer at the stern for my old Helix 9 Di and replace it with the new one from the SI unit, or do i need both?

[@WoodnWaterGuy]

Can't I network without the cables if I have link on each fish finders and terrova I-polit

[@RussellMarineProductsLLC]

No.

[@nitrojoeZ18]

hi if i have 2 g4n hummingbird units plus the ultrex ipilot link do i still need that same 5 ports ethernet box or is there a differernt one for g4n units? thanks joe

[@Justin-tp3lr]

Would i do it the same way if I wanted to share waypoints? Or is it a different process.

[@BehindTheReelFishing]

Same process. You could also do a nmea 2000 network but it wouldn't share sonar information and would have a similar price point.

[@Justin-tp3lr]

@@BehindTheReelFishing I might do it that way. I have the mercury vessel view mobile on the motor now, but would like to have the gages on my sonar. I will have to look into what I need or just call humminbird and get part numbers.

[@BehindTheReelFishing]

@@Justin-tp3lr shoot us an email at [e-mail]

[@Justin-tp3lr]

@@BehindTheReelFishing just sent you an email

[@stephenhamilton3494]

Hey great video, I'm in the process of getting a boat and the dealer is telling me.. If I don't have two side imaging units I can't ever have side imaging in the bow. I'm putting a 10 msi g4n in the console and a 10 mdi g4n in the bow, is he just plain wrong with the idea I need 2 x msi units? Thanks for any help with this.

[@B-DINO]

He's wrong if both devices are "G4N" models.

[@kylelud6272]

Quick question, I have a Gen 4 mega helix 7 SI at my console, would I be able to project the mega SI sonar onto a (non mega) Gen 2 helix 12 that is also at the console?

[@BehindTheReelFishing]

Yes you can share that info through an ethernet connection

[@bretsherk]

Hi So how would I network the following? I have a Lund pro guide 20’ So here’s my question I have a helix 10 in the rear si I have a helix 10 up front di I have a minn Kota Terrova bow mount So I bought the network switch , ran the Ethernet cable from both helix’s to the network box Do I also have to run a Ethernet cable from the Terrova to The network box ? Thanks

[@RussellMarineProductsLLC]

Hey Bret, I would reach out to one of our sales team at [e-mail]

[@Caboose155]

In the case of having a normal Mega SI, DI transducer on the back of the boat and a MK Mega DI on the TM, which/how is the DI transducer selected? Can you choose which DI transducer to use from the Helix unit? I'm going to have a Terrova on the bow, and a Helix 12 G3N at my helm (adding a bow unit next year). Am I able to switch between my different DI transducers?

[@Caboose155]

I think I'm realizing that I won't be able to utilize the TM MDI until I have a networked a bow graph. Is that correct?

[@RussellMarineProductsLLC]

That is correct. You would have to have two different graph's to do that. But you can switch between the transducers on the network via sourcing.

[@chadbrowning4346]

My ultrex has ipilot link and 2d sonar. How would I connect that and my transducer on the back of my boat to 1 single hummingbird bird unit?

[@murphmcbride2130]

If the link doesn’t go directly to the 5 port switch, you’ll probably need the 30’ extension cable as ecx 30, another $80 or $90 bucks.

[@alexvaldez9076]

If you Have Gn4 mdi Msi on the consul and you have GN4 mid On the front of the boat and they are networking together do you still need transducer on the trolling motor

[@B-DINO]

No, you wouldn't technically but there's pros to having both still. If you have a transducer on the trolling motor at the bow then the data showing on your screen is what's directly below you if you're trolling...if you have a stern-mounted transducer the data showing on your screen will be what's behind the boat that you've already trolled over if you're trolling forward.

[@stacyhumphrey5146]

If you network 2 units do you need 1 lakemaster card r 2 ?

[@RussellMarineProductsLLC]

For Helix you would need 2. But 2 Solix or Apex units can share a single card through the network.

[@Reggiebob2000]

Thank You for the video. I am doing a major upgrade....Fortrex to Ultrex w/ Si and Di transducer, Adding Mega 360, and asap Live view. Replacing 898 SI And 859 DI with Solix 10 Mega + Si, Di CHO - bow and Solix 12 Mega Si DI + - Console. I'll be mounting the transducer on the stern. Hoping to use existing AS GR50 GPS with the Humminbird AS-GPS-NMEA Adapter Cable - 720080-1. I assume I will have to get the Humminbird AS ETH 5PXG 5 Port Ethernet Switch along with the cables to reach each device (Ultrex I Pilot, Mega 360, Live View and my two Solix Units. Is that the best way in your opinion or maybe the only way? Also wanted to get some opinions on the old 898...should. I move it to the bow for more options with DI or SI? Can you guys package all and offer some discount?

[@Reggiebob2000]

Just saw your Trade in comment. I'll have the Fortrex, and possibly two units. Have you any suggestions on my console mount...I have a Gimbal off to the right now. Unfortunately my 2011 Skeeter zx doesn't have room on dash without covering gauges...which I am not totally against. LOL Any good options you familiar with...besides the 2021 Model!!

[@bobbyh177]

lol i just ordered 2 glass covers from yall and then i find this video haha so i have a helix 7 wired to my 10 so inside my 10 if i wanna "use the ducer from the 7" i just put the checkmark on all the options to make the 10 use the ducer the 7 has right?

[@RussellMarineProductsLLC]

Yessir!

[@bobbyh177]

@@RussellMarineProductsLLC thank you! Great shipping speed by the way! I love seeing that

[@Nico1960ecuador]

Thanks, can a helix 9 be networked with a humming bird 859ci HD sonar gps?

[@BehindTheReelFishing]

Yes. Shoot us an email to [e-mail] and I can check on what information will share between your units.

[@sheaffergrubbs6056]

Should you power one on before the other

[@Daniel-to4ff]

I got helix 7 and helix 5 and i want to connect on same transducer, is it existing a connector to do that

[@B-DINO]

You have to have the correct model numbers with an "N" in order to do that. So you'd need a "G2N, G3N, or G4N" rather than just a G2, G3, or G4. If i had to guess you probably don't have the N models

[@williambigsby4031]

I already had 3 ports being used prior to linking help please

[@henrir6580]

Hi, guys Can I use transom transducer from my Helix 7 MSI on the Helix 7 MDi who is connect with MDI transducer Terrova on the bow?

[@CARLBP]

Does the dongle also power the units using the Network unit?

[@briangregorymaloney9195]

Where can I purchase all the cables?

[@davidjessee7701]

I have the same ones a 9 and a 10.. Does both have side imagine?

[@freeagentangler5159]

can you do a video from the Motorguide Xi3 to a humminbird unit please?

[@jmwilli0577]

Thank you for the explanation! This may be a really stupid question but, do you need another transducer for the front head unit or can it be run as a mirrored device?

[@BehindTheReelFishing]

I would recommend running a transducer at the bow as well as the console but you can mirror the console unit at the bow if you prefer

[@nitrojoeZ18]

hi' does the 5 port ethernet box come with a power cord and is it ok to get power from one of the humminbird units that are powered from the crank battery?

[@andrewries9118]

Just curious if you found out if it had a power cord with the Ethernet box. Or do you need to connect power to both units?

[@nitrojoeZ18]

@@andrewries9118 yes it comes with a power cord and they told me you should hook it up to switched power cause it will always be drawing power..

[@clinthight7560]

How do you share waypoints between the two units?

[@BehindTheReelFishing]

Connect them via ethernet and turn the share waypoints function on in your network setup menu

[@zacksertain6191]

I have a g3n helix 12 msi and a g3n helix 10 mdi I have both dongals and a Ethernet cable but they are not connecting. Not sure if it’s an update issue or maybe just a bad dongal or cable but they have never really connected properly. Units are but in custom mode warmed up properly and still nothing anyone ever have this problem?

[@BehindTheReelFishing]

I would update software and try again. if you continue to have issues I would assume it was an ethernet or dongle issue.

[@ionut-emilianlupascu5359]

Thank you for the info, I have a question, can I link a 12” helix with a 5” helix? Thank you

[@BehindTheReelFishing]

Yes as long as the 5" is a networking unit. A networking gen 2 would be described as a G2N.

[@philswenson8291]

I don't believe the 5 has network capabilities. The smallest screen size that is would be a 7.

[@davedost8078]

is the mega 360 networkable

[@BehindTheReelFishing]

Yes it is!

[@carterlarson9055]

So if I have a g2 helix 7 it can’t be linked with a g3n correct?

[@walleyegil]

correct

[@janellereinke1248]

Do both units have to be networking capable?

[@janellereinke1248]

Also, can you set up a g3n with a g4n?

[@trevorselch5574]

What about connecting Networking with non network units

[@RussellMarineProductsLLC]

That is not possible

[@BrianHurst-l4g]

Why do I not have a network drop down symbol on the screen

[@RussellMarineProductsLLC]

Typically that is because your unit does not recognize any networked accessories. You might double check your ethernet connections.

[@val-vistahillock2183]

Can anyone answer: If I buy two Helix 7 units and network them, will I need one lakemaster chip that will work for both or will I need one for each unit?

[@philswenson8291]

You need a map for each unit. Helix units don't share maps.

[@tomellison8121]

Thanks

[@herbertkienke6232]

My helix 7 gen C3n does not shoe network on the menu

[@RussellMarineProductsLLC]

It will only the option when networked with other units. Check all of your ethernet connections and make sure you have power to the 5 port switch.

[@herbertkienke6232]

I have my network set up thanks to you. Question, why doesn’t my helix 7 mega si gen C3N give me a SI option. I networked it to helix 9 gen 4.

[@gearjammer2107]

Can I link a G3 and a G4 together?

[@ryansullivan9260]

Did you ever find out?

[@gearjammer2107]

@@ryansullivan9260 I believe you can, yes

[@freddieblanchard603]

Great Video, thanks!!

[@UltimateGuidetoWoodworking]

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[@catfishstalkeroutdoorswith530]

Thanks much. Great information.

[@deenamccollum9821]

Where are the part numbers?

[@fastduckmotors]

awesome video thank you!!

[@inaslump]

I'm sorry this didn't help at all..what goes in the 6th port on the extender?

[@pubu2010]

7/19/22 Doesn't work. There is no Network screen; even after buying all the silly cables to hook Humminbird to Humminbird. Nonsense. Whatever you do, don't try the Radar! Complete nightmare plug and pray. Tried Helix 7, 10, and 12. None worked. 6 hours on hold and trying to talk to support. Still nothing. Never again.