Many Garmin^® devices were produced with small network connectors prior to the introduction of Garmin BlueNet™ network technology, and these devices were packaged with an adapter that allowed them to connect to and function on a legacy Garmin Marine Network. When determining how best to connect these types of devices when constructing a Garmin BlueNet network, observe these considerations.

• All Garmin devices with small network connectors should connect to a Garmin BlueNet chartplotter or Garmin BlueNet 20 switch for the best performance.

  NOTE: If the device was packaged with an adapter, the adapter is not needed when connecting directly to a Garmin BlueNet chartplotter or Garmin BlueNet 20 switch.

• If you presently have Garmin device with a small network connector installed and connected to a legacy Garmin Marine Network chartplotter or GMS™ 10 switch on your boat, it is not necessary to disconnect it and rewire the device so it can connect to a Garmin BlueNet chartplotter. These devices will continue to function as expected when connected through the Garmin BlueNet 30 gateway, although it is preferable to connect to a Garmin BlueNet chartplotter or Garmin BlueNet 20 switch if the installation allows for it.

• The first time you perform a marine software update on a connected Garmin BlueNet chartplotter, all of the connected devices will be updated to communicate properly on the Garmin BlueNet network.