Remote-access Guide

neptune apex remote access

by Bryana Upton Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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How do I connect my Apex Base Unit to my router?

BUILT IN INTERNET CONNECTIVITY. The Apex Base Unit is Internet-ready straight out of the box. Just plug it into your router and you are good to go – no software to install! This means that you can control your tank from any computer (or mobile device) in the house.

How do I Find my apex IP address?

To find your Apex IP address you use the display module. Press the center button on your display module to access the Main Menu Go to Main Menu> System> Net Setup> IP Address There is your IP Address

How do I connect my apex hotspot to my computer?

Start by disconnecting the ethernet cable from your Apex base unit. When you do this, you will see the status indicator light on the base unit (the Neptune logo) change from orange to blue indicating that it is in Wi-Fi Setup mode. On your computer, find and select the Apex Hotspot in your Wi-Fi networks.

How do I control my apex?

After firing up Wire shark I found that you can control your apex by sending simple HTTP POST commands to the APEX. For example to turn off your ATO you can issue the following command on your local network: The state is a enumeration where 0 = AUTO, 1 = OFF and 2 = ON. Now I can issue commands to the APEX.

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How do I connect to Neptune Apex?

Community MemberConnect your phone to the Apex_Setup### WiFi network.Browse to http://172.16.0.1.Select your WiFi name from the list.Enter your password.The Apex will reboot and connect to your WiFi. The logo will turn orange.

How do I get to the apex classic dashboard?

To find your Apex IP address you use the display module.Press the center button on your display module to access the Main Menu.Go to Main Menu> System> Net Setup> IP Address.There is your IP Address.Now you know the IP Address to access your Classic Dashboard anytime.

How do you use a Apex Fusion?

Enable Apex Fusion on your controller On your controller, navigate to Configuration -> Network Setup. At the bottom of your network settings are two Apex Fusion options – Apex Fusion Enable and Apex Fusion Control Enable. Click the 'Enabled' radio buttons for both options and Update the settings.

Where is the MAC address on a Neptune Apex?

Active Member. Take the Apex home, connect it through Ethernet into your router. Look it up on the router or use the flash utility to look for the IP and mac (DO NOT UPDATE YOUR APEX WITH THE FLASH UTILITY!).

How do I connect to Apex local?

Connect to The Apex Wirelessly On your computer, find and select the Apex Hotspot in your Wi-Fi networks. Your Apex Hotspot will be "Apex Setup_***" (with *** being whatever your Apex serial number is). Then visit any of the following links to access the Apex wirelessly: https://apex.local/

Can not connect to Apex local?

Take out AC Plug from router then wait 10 minutes and plug back in router. Go To Router Screen and see if your apex is being recognized after that. Go into Apex Fusion and click on the expand icon. Click the network icon and take note of the IP Address listed.

How do I log into Apex Fusion?

To do this, navigate to http://apexfusion.com using your Internet Browser, then click on "Get Control." Now, enter the email address you would like to use for your Apex Fusion account.

How do I update my Neptune apex?

Start by searching for the Apex using the 'Magnifying Glass' button feature. If your Apex appears, click on it and press OK. Next, click 'Update Firmware'. When the firmware has completed, the Apex will restart.

How do I reset my apex fusion password?

If it's Fusion, use a web browser to go to https://apexfusion.com/login. On that screen, click the Forgot Login link and follow the instructions. If you need to reset your apex. local password, you will need to press and hold the reset button for at least 30 seconds until the Apex resets.

How do I connect my apex TV to WIFI?

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How do I find my apex IP address?

Under the Apex 'Home' list, top left of Fusion, select 'Network' from the 'Setup' section, and you do indeed get the Apex's local IP address.

What is Apex ORP probe?

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How do you set up apex Trident?

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How many leak sensors does the Neptune Apex have?

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What is a Neptune 1Link cable?

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What is the Apex controller?

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What is Apex EL?

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What is an adaptive reef switch box?

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What power supply does Apex use?

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What color case matches Apex?

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How to connect Apex to Ethernet?

On the back of your Apex base unit, locate the ethernet port (see image below), and connect your ethernet cable to the base unit. Then, connect the ethernet cable to one of the auxiliary ports on your router. As you make this connection, you will see the status light on your base unit change from blue to orange indicating that it is connected to the network.

How to tell if Apex is in Wi-Fi mode?

When you do this, you will see the status indicator light on the base unit (the Neptune logo) change from orange to blue indicating that it is in Wi-Fi Setup mode.

How many columns are there in Apex dashboard?

When you log into your dashboard, you will notice that the dashboard is divided into 3 columns of information. These columns will provide you with the readouts from the probes and sensors monitoring your tank (once you get them set up) as well as the control panels for manipulating your equipment through the Apex controller.

What is the home automation platform?

Home automation has many modules (platforms) to control devices. An extremely useful and flexible platform is the "command_line" platform ( https://home-assistant.io/components/switch.command_line/ ). Using the command_line platform we can program a switch that runs a curl command to interact with your APEX as described above.

How to call switch in home assistant?

Switches in home assistant can be called via a REST API ( https://home-assistant.io/developers/rest_api/ ). The REST API requires you to POST the name of the switch in JSON and your home assistant password in the url request.

Does Apex use HTTP?

I searched around and there didn't seem to be a way to do it. Then, I realised the APEX Android app uses HTTP to communicate with your local APEX Web Server.

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