Internet access

[joncat24]

I picked this up to use for internet access for my apex...I am just checking to see if it ll do the job....any idea

http://www.walmart.com/ip/20690345?...86607510&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=19880599990&veh=sem

 

[aquamanic]

No. You would use that device if you were in a hotel room that had internet access via an ethernet cable to create a little mini wi-fi network. That way you wouldn't have to plug in with a wire and you could connect more than one device.

If you have a wireless router then just get a Netgear WNCE-2001 wireless adapter. Very easy to configure.

 

[joncat24]

Thanks for the info.
I need it in the morning for a friend is coming to help me set it all up. They have only 1 in stock locally to me. Is there another model that is as good or will work? I appreciate the info.
http://www.microcenter.com/product/357103/WNCE2001_Universal_WiFi_Internet_Adapter#

 

[joncat24]

Nevermind...I called and paid and I am off to get it now...Thx

 

[aquamanic]

Go over to the 'new' Neptune forum and search for this adapter. Plenty of threads on how to setup. And if you have a router that supports WPS, then it's just a press of a button.

forum.neptunesystems.com

 

[joncat24]

yes, my router supports wps., and it is a netgear also. Should be easy. Thanks for the help and the link

 

[joncat24]

I hooked my new apex directly to my router via hardwire and I cannot open it. It comes up on browse utility, but wont connect to it.....any clues from here??

 

[aquamanic]

when the browse utility sees it, are you clicking on 'open in browser'?

 

[joncat24]

yes...and it does nothing for a minute or two, then it says timed out'

 

[joncat24]

 

[aquamanic]

do you have a display?

 

[joncat24]

apex display...?? Yes

 

[aquamanic]

go into the display. navigate to your network settings. make sure DHCP is enabled. reboot the controller. then go back into the display, network settings. navigate to the IP address. That's your new IP address. Exit all the way out.

In your browser URL address bar enter http:// and that IP address.

 

[joncat24]

says unable to establish connection

 

[joncat24]

ok...for some reason...it worked on this try

 

[joncat24]

now I have to switch it to wireless

 

[joncat24]

Thanks so much aquamanic for all of your help and your awesome tutorials on net setup.
Anyone who is trying to hook one up....BE SURE to read the stickies carefully. They are well written and easy to follow.
Thanks again!!!

It is all working perfect with wireless and smartphone access.