Another Interlink/Software Update Question

I think I saw in another post where someone was having Interlink problems with an 898 and a 997 connecting with the Interlink after updating the 898 to the new 5.210 software.

I have a 798 interlinked to my 997. Right now both have the 4.960 software and work fine together with the interlink.

I looked on my account on the HB website & there is a new 5.210 update for my 798 but not for my 997. I downloaded the software but am afraid to install it in the 798.

Anybody know if updating the 798 will screw up the connection?

Here's a post from Bass Boat Central addressing that very problem:

"maybe someone can help me i just updated my 898 to version 5.210 and now it will not link up to my 787c2 it says i need to update my 787 but it has 4.960 update in it. can i and should i go back to the last update on my 898 the web site dose not show any new updates for the 787 thanks"

I believe I'd hold off.

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Originally Posted by CatFan

Here's a post from Bass Boat Central addressing that very problem:

"maybe someone can help me i just updated my 898 to version 5.210 and now it will not link up to my 787c2 it says i need to update my 787 but it has 4.960 update in it. can i and should i go back to the last update on my 898 the web site dose not show any new updates for the 787 thanks"

I believe I'd hold off.

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Yep. Me too. Thanks.

This was on here a few days ago. Hope it helps.

http://www.crappie.com/crappie/fishi...k-caution.html

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Originally Posted by Fisherman_Wantabe

This was on here a few days ago. Hope it helps.

http://www.crappie.com/crappie/fishi...k-caution.html

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That's the 1.

Another similar problem at the sideimaging website...

1197c si software not compatible with 1198c si

I believe it best to wait until this issue is resolved...

I have the 997 and 858. Still waiting to get the Interlink back from Humminbird after reprogramming. The beta software Humminbird sent me was 4.9xx and did not begin with a 5. I would hold off on the update until Humminbird can identify and correct the issue.

I don't know Terry, maybe you ought to go ahead and do it. Calling up Humminbird and ripping into them would help keep you warm.:D

I just updated my 998c to the 5.210 update

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Originally Posted by CatFan

I don't know Terry, maybe you ought to go ahead and do it. Calling up Humminbird and ripping into them would help keep you warm.:D

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Joggin in a jar will do it for him. ha

If you have 2 units with a interlink, both units need to have the same software version to work correctly.

Panman,
I heard that you should be getting a new InterLink any time now…


If you are using your unit as a stand alone unit, than there should be no problems updating to the 5.210 software. The problem we have started seeing happens only when two units are InterLinked and one has the 5.210 software and the other one does not.

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Originally Posted by Allan

If you have 2 units with a interlink, both units need to have the same software version to work correctly.

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Not exactly. The software just has to be compatable.

I am running the 798 on the front & 997 on the back. The software on the 798 is version 4.960. The version on the 997 is 4.950. Not the same but both work fine together with the Interlink.

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Originally Posted by Humminbird_Greg

Panman,
I heard that you should be getting a new InterLink any time now…


If you are using your unit as a stand alone unit, than there should be no problems updating to the 5.210 software. The problem we have started seeing happens only when two units are InterLinked and one has the 5.210 software and the other one does not.

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It should be here today. Both my 997 and 858 have 4.995 Beta on them right now. I'm hoping this solves the issue.

I will report my results later this evening or tomorrow morning.

Any update on this issue?

I was able to get everything working. Both units have version 4.995 Beta software on them.