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Connecting the Stereo to a Garmin Network

NOTE: When you connect the stereo to a Garmin BlueNet™ network or a Garmin® Marine Network , you are limited to using only Garmin and Fusion® devices. You will not be able to use third-party routers or other network products with this stereo directly.

You cannot use Wi‑Fi® networking to connect to a Garmin chartplotter, nor can you use Wi‑Fi networking on the stereo when it is connected to a Garmin chartplotter using a wired network connection.

You can connect this stereo to a Garmin BlueNet network or a Garmin Marine Network in order to view and control the stereo using a compatible Garmin chartplotter.

NOTE: If a Garmin chartplotter is detected on the network, the stereo automatically switches to GARMIN MARINE NETWORK mode, the stereo reboots, and all other network settings on the stereo are disabled. If this does not happen automatically, reset the stereo network settings and connect it again (Resetting Network Settings). If this still does not happen automatically, perform a factory reset on the stereo and connect it again.

This stereo is compatible with both Garmin BlueNet devices and Garmin Marine Network devices. You can connect the stereo to either type of network, but if you have multiple stereos, they should all be connected to one network type or another.

NOTE: If your vessel has a mix of Garmin Marine Network and Garmin BlueNet networks connected through a Garmin BlueNet bridge, all stereos should be connected to the Garmin BlueNet network for the best performance.

For more information about Garmin BlueNet technology, including best practices for constructing a network including both Garmin BlueNet devices and Garmin Marine Network devices, go to garmin.com/manuals/bluenet.

TIP: When the stereo is connected to a Garmin network, you can connect a mobile device to a wireless access point on a connected Garmin chartplotter and use the Fusion Audio app to control the stereo.
  1. Determine the best device on the Garmin BlueNet network or the Garmin Marine Network to which you should connect the stereo.
  2. Select an option:

    • To connect the stereo to a Garmin BlueNet device, use a Garmin BlueNet cable (not included).

    • To connect the stereo to a Garmin Marine Network device, use a Garmin Marine Network to Garmin BlueNet network adapter cable (010-12531-11 or 010-13094-00, not included).

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