Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

--- venus-os:mfd-garmin [2020-06-11 17:29] – [4.1. GX device settings] mbosma
+++ venus-os:mfd-garmin [2020-06-22 09:27] – [4.2. Networking] mbosma
@@ Line 29: / Line 29: @@
   * Marine Network Cables - 40ft - PART NUMBER 010-10552-00
   * Marine Network Cables - 500ft - PART NUMBER 010-10647-01
 ===== 4. Configuration =====
@@ Line 43: / Line 44: @@
 The Garmin MFDs run a DHCP server; and the [[https://www.victronenergy.com/live/ccgx:start|GX device]] are by default configured to use DHCP. After plugging in the cable, the Victron icon will show up after 10 to 30 seconds.
-To connect the GX Device to the internet and the [[https://vrm.victronenergy.com|VRM Portal]], while its Ethernet port is already in use to connect to the Garmin, use either WiFi or a GX GSM. [[https://www.victronenergy.com/live/ccgx:start#internet_connectivity|more information]].
+To connect the GX Device to the internet and the [[https://vrm.victronenergy.com|VRM Portal]], while its Ethernet port is already in use to connect to the Garmin, use WiFi. [[https://www.victronenergy.com/live/ccgx:start#internet_connectivity|more information]].
+:!: Connecting a Garmin MFD to a network router over Ethernet leads to IP address conflicts, due to the integrated DHCP server.
+:!: It is not possible to use a [[https://www.victronenergy.com/accessories/gx-gsm|GX GSM]], due to the integrated DHCP server of the Garmin MFD.
 ===== 5. Configuring Multiple Battery Monitors =====