Ethernet Hub 101

[paymanmd]

is there an alterntive to the furuno ethernet hub 101. at $800 i would like to explore something more reasonable priced but would be compatible with the tzt3 and drs ax radar.

thank you

 

[Jsubzero]

I've seen people use a Netgear Gs108

 

[TheReaper]

You can use a Netgear ProSafe switch. The HUB101 was only mandatory for the NAVnet 3D systems.

 

[DannyAtSowilo]

I am using a Netgear GS305P - but I think any will work....

 

[Sparky Wire]

TPLink and Netgear hubs work well. The hub101 is very helpful if you must run 24v and want the Furuno name but as @TheReaper said it is only required by the NN3D system.

 

[Quitsa]

is there an alterntive to the furuno ethernet hub 101. at $800 i would like to explore something more reasonable priced but would be compatible with the tzt3 and drs ax radar.

thank you

Really you can use any ethernet switch -- but stay away from the "smart switch" types. The Netgear GS108 and GS105 (8 and 5 port versions respectively) are a nice sturdy units that are native 12V. Just cut the power cable off the 110V transformer and connect it directly to a 12V fused supply on the boat. They are 1/16th the cost of a HUB 101 and actually have faster data speeds. They are also very reliable even on a boat.