Humminbird Network Troubleshooting - Helix & MEGA LIVE!
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- čas přidán 2. 03. 2022
- This video will assist with troubleshooting and show how to set up each of the your systems on the network. If you having issues with your MEGA LIVE, Mega 360 or one of your units not connecting to the network there are some settings that can be checked to ensure everything is networked correctly.
How to network Mega Live
How to network Mega 360
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Make sure all units are running the same software versions or they will not communicate with each other also make sure you have power going to the Ethernet hub, would be nice if Humminbird put a status light on the hub to show you when it’s powered on.
You are correct. It would be great if there was a way to verify the status of the hub by looking at it. Thanks for the tip!
I agree with the power light on the hub!! I’ve had it where there isn’t power and it’s caused lots of frustration trying to figure out why it’s not communicating. Also would be nice to have a on off switch to power cycle it. And with the software you talk about having all the same versions is kinda correct but you may not necessarily have all the same units and generations. I’ve had some of my 12s and 10s different gens and work fine. Even with having some not updated. The hub should be able to work regardless. But with newer accessories and not having the update it may cause problems but that isn’t the fault of the hub. It’s the fault of the hardware and software not compatible or doing a correct handshake
@@Mnfish22 great point!
Clear as springtime mud!!!!! Thanks. I realize this type of network settings probably require a long time to learn. I’m getting there though brother. God Bless ya.
lol, springtime mud. I hear that's where the 5lb'rs are lol. I think the combination of so many different items to look at settings wise if what makes it appear difficult. It gets easier the more you look at it but hopefully we don't have to look at it to often lol.
I haven't set my Instagram yet, but I will, THANKS for all you do to me be a MORE thorough and efficient champion professional fisherman.
You are so welcome!
When I double click the menu tab my helix doesn’t even show alarms or network but has all the other options. Any suggestions?
Great vid Ryan, my boater last week had a HUMMINGBIRD HELIX 9 UNIT on the console and up front, but the issue was when he allowed me to set it up on sonar and down scan it kept going off, and when I mentioned it to him, he said he thinks it's a battery system problem, no matter how many times I set it up, when his system up front was on, the console unit kept going off, so I left it alone, and out of 225 boater's and Co-Angler's, I finished 108th with 5lbs 6oz's.
Fishing is a mental game. I hope the power issue didn't mess with your head. The coangler side can be tough. Be sure to take the things you learned from this tournament and apply them on the next one. For me, getting a 5 fish limit is one of my top goals.
@@MoneyBass Good morning Ryan, THANKS for responding, and it only messed with me when he was on the trolling motor going fast and he was passing by GOOD area's that had fish, but he wouldn't slow down, so I got out my crankbait and started working it, and yes, 5 FISH LIMIT, is my goal also
@@chaunceydavis5290 cool. What do you think is the best lure to use when the boater is moving fast? I think a crankbait would get hung up easier since you can't control the retrieve speed well due to the boat moving. How did you know there were fish in the areas he was passing?
@@MoneyBass I using a DT-6, and a spinnerbait, but, I only caught fish on that, and when he slowed down, I used a shakeyhead and caught fish off that, but, a spinnerbait would be the best option, what about you.
@@MoneyBass THAT meaning the DT-6, 2 fish came off that, and the other off the shakeyhead.
I have a headache. I think if I had Humminbird units it would be worse. 😅
Lowrance units can give you a headache too but I find them pretty easy to troubleshoot since I've used them for so long.
lol, yep, having issues when you just want to start fishing can definitely be the source of a headache. Unfortunately, it seems that the majority of headache causing issues are "user error" but people don't always want to admit it regardless of which brand is being used lol.
Nice, Mega Live is the only accessory that takes a little time to come up. However, it's worth the wait 😀 By the way, have you checked out the new Mega Live update? I plan on installing it today.
I installed it, tested it today. First impression, I wouldn't update it yet. I'm going to go back on the water tomorrow and finish my before-and-after comparison video.
@@MoneyBass Thanks!!!
How did you minimize the flashing on the screen
The flashing occurs more in shallow water. Try installing your mask. I haven't had a big issue with the flashing. Lowering sensitivity and adjusting contrast can eliminate noise but it can also make it harder to see cover/structure/fish.
4:54 when I go to the network system page like you did I often do not see my other two units. If I do however, the unit will show up in black letters instead of white letters and I cannot select it to get shared reading(s) from it. What do you think? I've rewired. I swapped out the brand new network hub, for a different (new) network hub. I have verified with a tester that the power cable going into the network hub is getting more than 12 volts. I have swapped the head units around to the different locations in the boat. To no avail, nothing seems to work so that all my three helix 12s are networked. Please help
I usually reboot the graph and it connects to the network. Has Humminbird support walked you through the troubleshooting steps?
@@MoneyBass Yes Sir, I've been on the phone with them three times now trying to sort it.
Very helpful! I’m having issue with 0 recognition of any other unit on all units. I bought boat used, I’m thinking it’s either the 5 port box or maybe if I update all the software the units may join network. First gonna try updating software.
I agree, sounds like it may be your hub if there are NO connections being made. What model are the graphs you have on your boat?
@@MoneyBass g2 solixs
@@reno-on6vw do you have Mega 360 or any other equipment that would be networked?
@@MoneyBass no just the three solixs. I just got this boat like 4 months ago. Been along time since I updated the software. My garmin you can download updates onto your phone then from your phone onto unit. Having to order a USB port card reader.
@@reno-on6vwmy guess is the hub (possibly the power to the hub).
Can you do a comparison from previous mega live to the new firmware update put out march 4th 2022. It’s supposed To have improved jig tracking performance and cut out some of the flash. I purchased it yesterday but it won’t be installed until mid may. I’ve been looking at garmin. It seems to be the best overall from the reviews. My boat has humminbird 9’s at the bow and console that I’m having both placed on the bow with a 12 put at the console adding mega live and 360. Found your videos while contemplating my choice and they where very helpful. Keep the content coming you got a new subscriber.
What's up Ken, thanks for watching and supporting the channel. I'm actually editing the Mega Live update video right now lol. I've recorded the before the update footage with different lures but still working on the footage after the update. I want to make sure I have it set for the best results. For me, I get the best results with Mega Live on a 12" screen at the bow. 360 is the same. I have a 12, two 10's and one 9. I have a video comparing screen sizes. Check it out and let me know what you think. Thanks for supporting the channel.
When you powered up your screens I seen your live on your screens, is that how they look when you are using them? I can’t make heads or tails as to what are fish. Do you ever use the persistent option?
Yep, that is the set up and view of the live imaging screen. The template stays the same but the information on it changes. There was no information on the screen because I wasn't using it at the moment. Keep in mind the MAJORITY of guys do not know how to use their electronics. It takes some time getting use to. It seems most people focus on getting a "clear" image instead of learning how to read the information on the screen. Check out my video from Clarks Hill. It was the first tournament I fished with live imaging. I have some good screen shots and explain what I'm seeing on the screen. Hope that helps. Thanks for supporting the channel.
I’m getting the out of water message for the mega. Any advice?
I had the same issue today. I restored the default settings on Mega Live, shut down all units and turned on the Mega Live graph first.
@@MoneyBass so do you need to do that every time now or is it fixed? Is there a proper order I should be stating things?
@@jjmcg9688 I had that issue for the first time a few days ago. I believe it has something to do with my voltage. I haven't looked into it in detail yet.
@@MoneyBass thanks, if you can keep me posted if you find a solution that would be great.
@@MoneyBass someone told me it was because of the ground wire but I’m not sure.
Ryan, Another excellent and highly informative video. I noticed that your Mega Live showed what I believe are interference rings possibly from your Mega 360. I recently received my Mega Live and have not installed it on my boat because it is still buried in snow. That said, last year, I noticed that my Mega 360 displayed wheel spikes (sorry being a French Canadian I do not always know the right terms to use) and I could reduce them by trying to deconflict the Mega frequency on my trolling motor connected Helix 10 3GN DI. My question is can you play with the Mega frequency of either or both the Mega Live and the Mega 360 so to minimize the interference? On a seperate matter, at the console, I have a Solix SI+ G3 and a Helix Si+ 3GN, both networked with my two Helix 10 DI 3GN at the bow, I find it extremely frustrating that I cannot see on my Solix the Mega 360 because it is connected to an Helix.
That's cool! A French Canadian, I guess I'm reaching a lot of people, glad to help! The Solix and Helix should network together and show the 360 if they are compatible. Contact Humminbird support to see if there is a limitation with the Solix and Helix communicating with each other or if you might just need to adjust the network source settings. In regards to the interference, I've noticed that I sometimes get interference when I'm in shallow water. I am able to read the images through the interference so it doesn't bother me to much. Have you tried using the choke that came with the Mega Live? I would try adjusting the frequency on the 360 but I wouldn't sacrifice losing the ability to see fish or structure just to have a clearer screen. Hope that helps. Thanks for supporting the channel!
Curious how you like the Hydrowave?
I don't use it very often. I forget to turn it on lol. I know it works to get the attention of the fish. I would get live imaging or 360 over hydrowave. What is your current set up?
@@MoneyBass I figured with the lakes and type of fish you go for that the hydrowave would help you? That might be a good video for the future to see if you turn it on while fishing those spots in deep water will it start getting the fish to bite or bite better? I have a 2019 520L w 2-12s g3 on console, 2 12s g3 on bow w a 10 G2 for mapping. Mega live and 360 will be on ultrex when I get the boat out of storage in April…I hope. We have 2 feet of ice here in Minnesota and our bass season doesn’t open until mid May so I have 2 months before I can even fish for them here! But we have really good fishing here! Come up sometime and I’ll show the big ones here!!! 😁
@@Mnfish22 you have a nice set up! The hydrowave definitely gets their attention. I will start turning it on and see if my catch ratio appears to increase. I put my Gopro under water before and there was so much noise from boats at a long distance it seems it would drown out the hydrowave.
@@MoneyBass and bass living underwater hear so much more than that! Sound also travels 6 times farther under water, too, so the fish are getting sounds from every angle. I’m guessing that when they test the hydrowave it’s in a controlled environment to get the fishes reaction without any extraneous sounds. That’s good for a baseline. There are so many other sounds out in the water, though. But then think of it this way…(and I could be way off) that just like us that we can hone in on sounds that alert us in a noisy environment they can do the same thing but at a much higher level. I’m sure they are able to distinguish a boat motor from a feeding/swimming school of baitfish. Even our depthfinders make noise but it doesn’t seem to deter the bass from biting. So does the hydrowave not work? I dunno? But worth an experiment to see if there is a difference? I don’t see too many videos on it?? So???
@@Mnfish22 wow! You are sooooo right! Didn't think of it that way. You have convinced me to start using it again lol. I've seen it pull fish up from the bottom to see what the sounds was.
Wow 5 batteries!!!!
How often do you have to combine the deep cycle to the starting battery on an average fishing day? Huge area you have for batteries. Where is your port hub located?
Hey Randy, I have 4 batteries total. 1 AGM with the green top plus 3 trolling motor batteries (36volt trolling motor). The AGM battery is connected to one of the trolling motor batteries via the perko switch. The 5 port hub is in the compartment in front of the console. This is a link that shows how I have it set up and how I wired my Mega Live.
Mega Live wiring and installation
czcams.com/video/bcKXJVa0DtQ/video.html
If you could only buy one which would you buy 360 or live?
Great question! I get asked that a lot. This is a link to the full video I made MEGA LIVE vs MEGA 360. Let me know what you think and what your choice would be. Thanks for supporting the channel!
Mega Live vs Mega 360
czcams.com/video/BHG--Bg7LDA/video.html