Thinking of getting neptune apex...question about networking.

cblair · #1 11-23-2012, 10:20 PM

Hi,

I'm thinking of getting an apex for my new tank, and would like to be able to monitor and control it thru my iPad. I'm wondering if anyone has had success doing this with a telus Siemens 567 gigaset modem/router, before I buy the system. And also which wireless adapter would work well, so I don't have to run a cable through my house.

Thanks in advance

kole · #2 11-23-2012, 11:14 PM

Have you posted your question in the Neptune forum on Reef Central? That's where you will find a lot of info specifically about the Apex system. BTW I have an Apex and that's where I've found the most info.

cblair · #3 11-23-2012, 11:31 PM

Yeah was thinking about it but was more inclined to see if any one here had experience with that particular modem and telus. Thought there might be a lack of information regarding Telus on reef central...but i will do it. thanks

subman · #4 11-23-2012, 11:48 PM

Are you wondering about connecting from outside the house?

cblair · #5 11-24-2012, 12:43 AM

Yes, to connect from outside my network. Ive read some stories online about this Telus siemens router and how people have a hard time port forwarding and connecting remotley whether its webcams and what not, due to telus firmware they install on this modem/router. I know there are some threads on this forum regarding the apex and telus but using a different modem. So just looking for experiences if anyone has tried the apex with the siemens modem.

Psyire · #6 11-24-2012, 01:22 AM

I am using Telus with the same router. I don't have an ipad though, but I do use an android tablet. Do you want to have control from anywhere via. the internet? or just while your at home?

PoonTang · #7 11-24-2012, 09:38 PM

I used the gigaset unit for a couple of years and access the apex with my iPhone. No problems.

Psyire · #8 11-24-2012, 10:19 PM

You can't get a static IP from Telus unless you fork out $$$$. The siemens does work but you have to run your webserver on a different port ie. 8080. If you want to connect from 'outside' your network ie. the internet you'll have to run some sort of dynamic ip software on a home computer. If you don't you might not always be able to connect to your apex if your outside ip address happens to change. You also don't 'need' an app as you can just connect through a browser like chrome.

cblair · #9 11-25-2012, 12:00 AM

Excellent, glad to hear some guys are having success with this router. I believe the Siemens router is capable of recognizing some ddns clients so hopefully I won't need to keep a computer on 24/7. I plan on signing up for a service like dyndns. But I'll try to figure it out. I'm fairly new to this networking stuff. I just downloaded the unofficial apex guide so I will study it.

PoonTang · #10 11-25-2012, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cblair

Excellent, glad to hear some guys are having success with this router. I believe the Siemens router is capable of recognizing some ddns clients so hopefully I won't need to keep a computer on 24/7. I plan on signing up for a service like dyndns. But I'll try to figure it out. I'm fairly new to this networking stuff. I just downloaded the unofficial apex guide so I will study it.

I use the dyndns service for mine. The Unofficial guide is the ONLY way to go