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Wireless Track and Software Update Instructions
A wireless connection to home high-speed internet (Fiber, Cable, DSL, etc.) is required to successfully complete a Wi-Fi update.
- Connections with data caps or restrictions should not be used due to the size of updates
- Slower connections (satellite, fixed wireless, dial-up, etc.) and mobile broadband (MiFi, AirCard, cell phone tethering, etc.) should not be used
- Captive portals are not compatible with the Garmin Catalyst
The device must be plugged into power to perform the update. See External Power Options for Wireless Updates for more info.
View the Following Video to Learn about Track and Software Updates:
To Check For and Install Both Software and Track Updates on this device:
1. Plug the device into a power source
2. Touch Settings
3. Touch System Updates
4. Touch Access Wi-Fi Settings If prompted.
- Skip to step 9 if your device is already connected to a wireless network
5. Enable Wi-Fi by touching the toggle switch and changing it from Off to On if prompted
6. Select the desired wireless network
7. Enter the password for the network if necessary
- The device should then connect to the network, and the network will be added to the list of saved networks
- The device will reconnect to this network automatically when it is within range
8. Press the back arrow
9. The device will check for any available updates over a Wi-Fi network. Available updates will be displayed on this page.
- Press Download, then OK to begin downloading updates
- The device will be unusable until the updates complete
10. If a new Track update is downloaded, touch the Tracks icon (on the main screen)
11. "Track Update Available, update the tracks?" prompt will display
12. Touch Yes to add the updated Track information
See Troubleshooting Wireless Updates on a Garmin Catalyst Device if the device encounters any problems with the wireless update.
You may also update your device by using Garmin Express. See the owner's manual for instructions.