reef keeper 2

[digital-audiophile]

That does not seem to bad. I was really baffled as what to use to get the RK2 to communicate with my computer. I've a wireless network set up as my Modem is on the main floor, my PC is on the top floor and my xbox is in the basement

I am on Shaw so I guess I would have the same issue.

One question I just thought of.. when I hook up the bluetooth can I flash the RK2 wireless or do I need to plug into my PC.. I am sure I can but better to ask than assume.

[Pescador]

I was wondering that myself but DA says you have to use the short cord and nothing longer for the flash so I assumed you couldn't use the Bluetooth. I'm not sure if you could get a connection until the firmware is updated. There are a few threads on RC I have bookmarked I'll see if I can find out.

[digital-audiophile]

hmm I'll have to do some hunting myself. I really should have thought about the firmware upgrade before I installed the unit. I can do it with the cord, it's just a pain as I would have to unplug all the gear, enscrew the head unit and powerbar from the wall and run and do the upgrade while everything is down are plug everything into a temp powerbar.

Maybe I am just being lazy LOL

[Pescador]

I asked the question on the DA forum I'm curious myself.
I moved my old PC to the to flash the RK2 it was easier to move than the controller. It was the one I was going to use to run myreef so it was in the fishroom anyway. I just couldn't get it to work so I had to go the Bluetooth route to a different PC.

But who knew you could run Windows XP on a 486 with 128m of ram.

[Pescador]

From DA

We do not support updating over anything other than the 3' cable that comes with the RK2. If the load fails you will need to send in the unit for service.

[digital-audiophile]

Good to know. Weekend project for me.. at least to upgrade the firmware.

[Doug]

Some good info guys. Thanks. I have been going to update a couple times now but still have not.