Garmin BlueNet Network Planning
Although Garmin BlueNet™ technology is fairly straightforward and easy to install, proper planning is helpful, especially when creating a network that contains both Garmin BlueNet devices and legacy Garmin® Marine Network devices. Constructing a network incorrectly can prevent the devices from communicating as expected.
You must include a Garmin BlueNet chartplotter, such as a GPSMAP® 9000 series chartplotter, when creating a Garmin BlueNet network. If you do not have an available Garmin BlueNet chartplotter, you must connect all of the devices using legacy Garmin Marine Network cables and adapters.
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You should include all of the devices you intend to connect to the network
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You should identify which devices support Garmin BlueNet technology and which support the legacy Garmin Marine Network and group the two types of devices by their network type (Garmin BlueNet Device Compatibility).
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You should determine whether the network requires a Garmin BlueNet 30 gateway (Connecting Legacy Garmin Marine Network Devices to a Garmin BlueNet Network).
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You should note the network connector or connectors on each device to determine if any adapters are needed (Garmin BlueNet Adapters).
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You should note the approximate location on the boat for each of the connected devices.
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You should measure the distances between the location of each device.
You can refer to the additional guidelines and examples in the following sections when planning a Garmin BlueNet network.