[CA] [CA11] Networking query

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Welcome to the Raymarine Forum Mike,

The short answer is that you will need to install a HS5 RayNet Network Switch. I would recommend that the HS5 RayNet Network Switch be installed in a convenient location. The best installation practice for systems which require or employ a network switch(es) would be for each compatible product having an Ethernet communications interface be connected to a network switch rather than to be daisy chained to a MFD's Ethernet communications interfaces. Such daisy chains would require that the MFD forming the daisy chains always be on when the system is used ... or fail to permit communications with the other devices within the Ethernet network.