Apex owners and those looking for a controller

I read about all that a week or so ago. Very cool stuff. I'm glad that they've finally come out with the radion control, even though I don't have a radion lol!

The fusion interface looks really nice too, great functionality.
 
The new software sounds great. I was never able to figure out how to access my software outside of my home so this is a great benefit for us computer challenged people. Thanks for posting this. I wasn't even aware of these new improvements.
 
edsbeaker said:
The new software sounds great. I was never able to figure out how to access my software outside of my home so this is a great benefit for us computer challenged people. Thanks for posting this. I wasn't even aware of these new improvements.
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If your running a wireless router, you need to find 2 things.

1. The IP address to your modem.

2. The IP address to your wireless router

Once you obtain these and sign up a DYNS account your be flying high with over the air access.

The IP address on your main modem needs to be input in the Network screen of your Apex interface. The wireless Modem IP address needs to be configure and entered into your DYNS account once you make these too connections you will have full over the air access. I recommed also hardwiring your Apex for better connection unless you have a wifi booster to keep it wireless. Hopefully this helps or makes some type of since at least this is what I had to do for my type of setup.

You would also need to download the Neptune Systems App.
 
the feeder controlled by the apex is cool and you can connect it using your ORP probe so that id the "pollution" is high, it wont feed, pretty neat.
 
Ecotech Marine finally has their own wireless answer for managing the Radions and Vortechs with their Reeflink Controller. For those without an Apex this is a good deal. But since I just got an Apex I am going to get the WXM module for the Apex instead.
 
Tank2379 said:
If your running a wireless router, you need to find 2 things.

1. The IP address to your modem.

2. The IP address to your wireless router

Once you obtain these and sign up a DYNS account your be flying high with over the air access.

The IP address on your main modem needs to be input in the Network screen of your Apex interface. The wireless Modem IP address needs to be configure and entered into your DYNS account once you make these too connections you will have full over the air access. I recommed also hardwiring your Apex for better connection unless you have a wifi booster to keep it wireless. Hopefully this helps or makes some type of since at least this is what I had to do for my type of setup.

You would also need to download the Neptune Systems App.
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Thanks. I think, though, they now charge you to get a DYNS account. Free accounts ended a couple years ago. It's really pretty cheap, $20 per year, BUT as long as the new Neptune Software will do the same for free, I'm happy to wait.
 
Jason R said:
Ecotech Marine finally has their own wireless answer for managing the Radions and Vortechs with their Reeflink Controller. For those without an Apex this is a good deal. But since I just got an Apex I am going to get the WXM module for the Apex instead.
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Ecotech's controller is pretty cool, but it will only control their pumps and lights. I believe they may be working on a full reef controller with power outlets and stuff, but that won't be anytime soon, and I'm assuming will cost way more than an apex with the WXM. This is only an assumption based on their pricing structures with all of their equipment.

Personally, since they don't already have a full blown reef controller, I would lean more towards getting an apex/reef angel for the control capabilities. The ability to set redundancies and alerts is so awesome! But I own two full apex's so I'm biased :D
 
edsbeaker said:
Thanks. I think, though, they now charge you to get a DYNS account. Free accounts ended a couple years ago. It's really pretty cheap, $20 per year, BUT as long as the new Neptune Software will do the same for free, I'm happy to wait.
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You can also just set it up without a DYNDNS account. The only worry is that when your ISP changes the IP address coming into your home, you will lose connectivity when outside of your home. I have mine setup that way, and comcast has yet to change my external IP address in the six years I've had their internet services.

But yes, when the fusion interface becomes available, it will make it much easier for folks that have had trouble getting it networked.
 
How helpful is the ORP probe? I've heard some people say you only really need it if you are running Ozone. Others say it is great for water quality though they can't explain why.
 
DD said:
You can also just set it up without a DYNDNS account. The only worry is that when your ISP changes the IP address coming into your home, you will lose connectivity when outside of your home. I have mine setup that way, and comcast has yet to change my external IP address in the six years I've had their internet services.

But yes, when the fusion interface becomes available, it will make it much easier for folks that have had trouble getting it networked.
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Comcast is very good with keeping the same IP address coming to there modems that I stopped paying for static IP's for work.

logmein is a free program that you can use to access your computer from anywhere as long as it is turned on. So if you are leaving your computer on at home and the IP address changes from your ISP you can just open the cool app, login to your computer and find out what your new IP address is. Actually you don't even have to login. If you look at the information for your computer on the app it will tell you the IP address.

So that is a nice work around if a device needs a static but you don't want to pay for it.
 
Jason R said:
How helpful is the ORP probe? I've heard some people say you only really need it if you are running Ozone. Others say it is great for water quality though they can't explain why.
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The ORP probes are somewhat useful, but IMO, a waste of money.

They can be used to control ozone. Not many of us use ozone so for that it would pretty much be worthless to us.

The ORP readings are somewhat useful in regards to water quality. I forget which is worse, low readings or high, but you can have the ORP probe set up to shoot you a text and email if it changes drastically, indicating that something is not right with your water quality. It measures the quality or cleanliness of your water. For that it can be priceless if something croaks and starts polluting your tank.

I've read that they constantly lose their calibration so you need to calibrate pretty often. Is it worth it, possibly, but they're fairly expensive probes.
 
to find your ip address use whatsmyip.org

orp probes are great if you like playing with calibrations, i have never felt safe to use one as anything but a number to look at, would never use it with a controller to control functions, they are just way too prone to drifting out of calibration IMO
 
steveo9043 said:
Comcast is very good with keeping the same IP address coming to there modems that I stopped paying for static IP's for work.

logmein is a free program that you can use to access your computer from anywhere as long as it is turned on. So if you are leaving your computer on at home and the IP address changes from your ISP you can just open the cool app, login to your computer and find out what your new IP address is. Actually you don't even have to login. If you look at the information for your computer on the app it will tell you the IP address.

So that is a nice work around if a device needs a static but you don't want to pay for it.
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Comcast is HORRIBLE at this. Mine would constantly roll whenever the modem lost power or during an outage in my area, which was weekly. I now have a business internet line and paid for a static address so I'm good. I'll be getting an Apex setup this winter, so this thread is useful for me during my planning stage. Good job!
 
KeishaKornbread said:
Comcast is HORRIBLE at this. Mine would constantly roll whenever the modem lost power or during an outage in my area, which was weekly. I now have a business internet line and paid for a static address so I'm good. I'll be getting an Apex setup this winter, so this thread is useful for me during my planning stage. Good job!
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Maybe I'm just lucky? or you were unlucky? I have 37 accounts with comcast for work (yes business class) and none of them are static. They range from locations in the city to zion to freeport down to Shelbyville IL. I might have to remote in once every 3 months to 1 facility and get the IP address. So 4 times a year for 37 accounts in my opinion is great especially when you compare it to ATT! i have Comcast as well at home and I couldn't tell you the last time my IP changed even with power outages.

I do know a lot of people were complaining about the service from Comcast about a year ago but those problems seem to have gotten better.
 
KeishaKornbread said:
Comcast is HORRIBLE at this. Mine would constantly roll whenever the modem lost power or during an outage in my area, which was weekly. I now have a business internet line and paid for a static address so I'm good. I'll be getting an Apex setup this winter, so this thread is useful for me during my planning stage. Good job!
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By which time Apex plans to have their Fusion website available simplifying eveything. :)
 
steveo9043 said:
Maybe I'm just lucky? or you were unlucky? I have 37 accounts with comcast for work (yes business class) and none of them are static. They range from locations in the city to zion to freeport down to Shelbyville IL. I might have to remote in once every 3 months to 1 facility and get the IP address. So 4 times a year for 37 accounts in my opinion is great especially when you compare it to ATT! i have Comcast as well at home and I couldn't tell you the last time my IP changed even with power outages.

I do know a lot of people were complaining about the service from Comcast about a year ago but those problems seem to have gotten better.
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That's when I made the move to Business versus Consumer.
 
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