Any other adapter for Apex

[Reefrookie733]

Hello,
while connecting my wnce2001 i realized it is dead (power light blinking green, means firmware failure and cannot log into it through computer to update firmware). Is there another option or device i can use besides the OLD wnce2001??
Thanks

 

[SuncrestReef]

People have posted instructions to fix the wnce2001 blinking green light problem:

For Windows:

WNCE2001 power led blinking green and no connection | NETGEAR Communities

Hello,I have a WNCE2001 wireless adapter that has worked for couple of months.Now, the power LED is blinking green instead of being solid... usb powered or...

community.netgear.com

For Mac:

GitHub - danyim/netgear-wnce2001-osx: How to reflash your Netgear WNCE2001 for OSX

How to reflash your Netgear WNCE2001 for OSX. Contribute to danyim/netgear-wnce2001-osx development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

 

[Reefrookie733]

People have posted instructions to fix the wnce2001 blinking green light problem:

For Windows:

WNCE2001 power led blinking green and no connection | NETGEAR Communities

Hello,I have a WNCE2001 wireless adapter that has worked for couple of months.Now, the power LED is blinking green instead of being solid... usb powered or...

community.netgear.com

For Mac:

GitHub - danyim/netgear-wnce2001-osx: How to reflash your Netgear WNCE2001 for OSX

How to reflash your Netgear WNCE2001 for OSX. Contribute to danyim/netgear-wnce2001-osx development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

yeah well the problem is these threads are over 5 years old and not at these links anymore

 

[SuncrestReef]

Those links contain the instructions.

You can still download the firmware here: https://www.userdrivers.com/LAN-Net...et-Adapter-Firmware-Update-1-0-0-26/download/

 

[Reefrookie733]

Those links contain the instructions.

You can still download the firmware here: https://www.userdrivers.com/LAN-Net...et-Adapter-Firmware-Update-1-0-0-26/download/

going to spend hours trying to figure out how to download/extract/open/install then use this TFTP thing to try to force a firmware install on a adapter that is at least 7-9 years old? There has GOT to be an easier way.

Surely there is another adapter i can buy that has replaced a 8 year old version?

 

[macaddict89]

There are tons of these types of devices. Any sort of wireless bridge is going to work and this thread discusses turning an old router into one if you are so inclined.

How To: turn your old router into a wireless adapter using dd-wrt

ok so i see a lot of ppl wasting money on buying a wireless adapter to connect to their Controllers.. this step-by-step will show you how to create a wireless adapter with an extra home router.. basically you're replacing the router's firmware with dd-wrt's Things you need: Old/New router -...

www.reef2reef.com

I would just get whatever wireless bridge netgear is selling now. The N300 wifi range extender has an ethernet port you can hook the apex up to.

 

[Reefrookie733]

There are tons of these types of devices. Any sort of wireless bridge is going to work and this thread discusses turning an old router into one if you are so inclined.

How To: turn your old router into a wireless adapter using dd-wrt

ok so i see a lot of ppl wasting money on buying a wireless adapter to connect to their Controllers.. this step-by-step will show you how to create a wireless adapter with an extra home router.. basically you're replacing the router's firmware with dd-wrt's Things you need: Old/New router -...

www.reef2reef.com

I would just get whatever wireless bridge netgear is selling now. The N300 wifi range extender has an ethernet port you can hook the apex up to.

Thanks, i think i was stuck on the fact that apex recommended the wnce2001 and when i bought the apex it came with it, but its several years old. I think i will buy the N300 or the IOGear one!

Thanks

 

[SuncrestReef]

going to spend hours trying to figure out how to download/extract/open/install then use this TFTP thing to try to force a firmware install on a adapter that is at least 7-9 years old? There has GOT to be an easier way.

Surely there is another adapter i can buy that has replaced a 8 year old version?

Sorry, just trying to help. Your original post implied there was no way to fix the problem, so I posted a workable solution. This may also help other reefers with the same issue if they search and run across this thread in the future and they don't want to buy something new.

 

[macaddict89]

Thanks, i think i was stuck on the fact that apex recommended the wnce2001 and when i bought the apex it came with it, but its several years old. I think i will buy the N300 or the IOGear one!

Thanks

just make sure if it's marketed as a wifi range extender that it has an ethernet port that allows for you connect devices to it. If it says wireless bridge you should be fine.

 

[Reefrookie733]

Sorry, just trying to help. Your original post implied there was no way to fix the problem, so I posted a workable solution. This may also help other reefers with the same issue if they search and run across this thread in the future and they don't want to buy something new.

Thanks for your help. I do appreciate it. I just hate spending my entire Memorial Day trying to figure this out. For $50 i can get a new (different) one.

 

[Reefrookie733]

just make sure if it's marketed as a wifi range extender that it has an ethernet port that allows for you connect devices to it. If it says wireless bridge you should be fine.

I actually have one of these. I think this might work. now i have to figure out how to connect it! lol