
Constructing a Network
You should have a basic understanding of networking when building a network for Fusion PartyBus devices.
These instructions guide you through the basics of building and configuring a network, and should apply to
most situations. If you need to perform advanced networking tasks, such as assigning static IP addresses to
devices on the network or configuring advanced settings on a connected router, you may need to consult a
networking professional.
1Determine the installation location of the Fusion PartyBus devices you want to connect to the network.
NOTE: Wired connections are more reliable than wireless connections. When planning your network, you
should run network cables instead of using wireless connections when possible.
2Determine the installation location of any needed network routers or switches.
3Route Cat5e or Cat6 network cable to the installation locations of the stereos, switches, and router.
4Connect the network cables to the stereos, switches, and router.
NOTICE
Do not completely install the stereos yet. You should test the network before you install the stereos.
5Turn on all devices connected to the network, including wireless devices.
6If you are using a network router (wired or wireless), consult the documentation provided with your router to
configure the router as the DHCP server, if necessary.
All stereos should use their default configuration (DHCP CLIENT).
7Test the network by selecting > GROUPS to view a list of devices connected to the on the network, and
select an option:
• If any devices are not available to the network, troubleshoot the network (Network Troubleshooting,
page15).
• If all devices are available to the network, complete the installation for each stereo, if necessary.
Network Configuration
Setting the Stereo as the DHCP Server
If you connected more than two network devices together directly or using a network switch or wireless access
point and did not install a router, you should configure only one Fusion PartyBus stereo to be a DHCP server.
1Select > SETTINGS.
2Select the name of the stereo.
3Select NETWORK > STATIC IP > SAVE.
4Select ADVANCED > DHCP SERVER > DHCP ENABLED > SAVE.
Configuring the Stereo for use with a Garmin®Marine Network
You can connect this stereo to a Garmin Marine Network in order to view and control the stereo using a
compatible Garmin chartplotter.
NOTE: When you configure the stereo for use with a Garmin Marine Network, you are limited to using only
Garmin and Fusion devices. You may not be able to use third-party routers, storage devices, or other network
products with this stereo directly.
When the stereo is connected to a Garmin Marine Network, you can connect a smartphone to a wireless access
point on a connected Garmin chartplotter and use the Fusion-Link™ app to control the stereo.
1Select > SETTINGS.
2Select the name of the stereo.
3Select NETWORK > GARMIN MARINE NETWORK.
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