APEX Jr. Help!!!!

[Davesgt]

Ok guys I'm new to the apex world and need help! lol. I purchased an old apex jr and trying to set it up via wifi. Well the controller does not have the APEX fusion option on it and says I need to update firmware (no problem), my question is which one is the update that I need there is several different updates on the Apex website? any help would be great

 

[deaclauderdale]

Have you tired posting in Neptune's forum? A lot of great information over there, and you're likely to get a faster repsonse.

 

[Bob Escher]

The apex fusion is web based you have to get your wifi connected and named and once that is done and you can talked to the apex by going to a web browser and typing its IP address.
Best to read the online help at neptunesystems or even print them all out ( I'd but only for the parts I didn't understand)

 

[nemo1017]

Was told by neptune through email that 4.51_2E17 is the current one due to the previous version being buggy.

 

[Davesgt]

I've got the whole thing working besides the fusion

 

[nemo1017]

I've got the whole thing working besides the fusion

Plug it into your router first. Which wifi adapter are you using? I'm using a netgear n300. Once I found the netgear on my home network I synced it by following the directions. It's a lot easier if your router has a WPS button. Mine didn't so it was a little more work.

 

[Davesgt]

Do you have to have a wifi adapter I thought you could just hook it up via Ethernet

 

[nemo1017]

Yea I have a wifi adapter. My router is upstairs though and the tank is downstairs. So I had no choice. Yea you can hook it up through Ethernet on the router. But i am not 100% sure that you can use fusion outside of your home if you go that route. You may be able to, but like I said I didn't have a choice lol.

 

[Davesgt]

I had a router right next to my tank so it was convenient

 

[Davesgt]

Ok guys thanks got everything going strong now

 

[Peter Hand]

You need to hard wire to router .... update the firmware . Once that is done you will get a token number on the display screen ... enter that into fusion

 

[Salty1962]

After you get your Fusion going, you can access your APEX from anywhere your can get internet access. It doesn't matter if your hardwired or WiFi.

 

[Davesgt]

Thanks everyone I got it working great and been enjoying every minute of it