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

[cblair]

Thanks thats good to know it can be done. iwould like to control it both at home and through the internet while not at home using either the ipad or my android phone...i dont think it matters as long as you have the apex app

[subman]

Actually they are just beta testing the android app right now the iOS app is actually from Neptune. The android app is made by a guy and it works well but not ad good as the iOS app.

It can be done for sure, I hate the built in wireless routers the telco's give out now so I always use an aftermarket wireless router. I'm sure the guys on reefcentral can figure it out or at least Paul from Neptune.

[cblair]

I didnt know that about the apps. The IOS one definatley looks a little more polished than the android, as i have both. Yeah from what ive read these telus modem/routers are a pain in the a**. But to know it can be done, maybe with some outside help, it will definatley be worth it for the piece of mind you get from being able to watch your tank while your away. I think i will be ordering the apex in a couple weeks. I appreciate all the responses guys.

[scubadawg]

The best thing to do is get rid of the Siemens POS from Telus, get a normal DSL modem from Telus, buy yourself a descent wireless router, get a Static IP address from Telus and do a proper port forward.

[lastlight]

I disabled the wireless on my router from Telus (not sure offhand which model) and have it connected to an Apple Airport Extreme. Does that help the situation any?

I've never really looked at my IP over a period of time... would mine by dynamic by default?

[cblair]

I have just been reading about disabling the wireless on the telus router so it acts as just a modem, then using a better router and a wireless access point near where my tank is. Sounds like that could work but ill try to setup with the Siemens modem first too see if its a hassle.

Is it possible to request just a stand alone modem from telus to get rid of the Siemens?