Apex controller

[bart84]

I just bought an apex and want to run 2 different tanks. The problem is, they are not beside each other and I need a 50 foot cable. I was wondering if I can use a standard USB cable or do I have to use the neptune cables? Also should I up date the firmware ? Can some of the more experienced hobbiest help me pls. Thanks

 

[Neopimp]

I used a regular usb cable to run the 50 ft to my display from my sump... works fine.

Might as well update the firmware while it isn't controlling anything

do not do it wirelessly... plug it into the router. follow the direstions on the website

 

[TORX]

So long as it is a straight through USB cable, not a cross over cable, you will be good. I ordered mine from somewhere...will have to back track my emails.

+1000 do not upgrade via wireless, always connect via ethernet to your router before updating firmware. Then ALWAYS clear out your cookies and cache after updating the webpated.

 

[unibob]

So long as it is a straight through USB cable, not a cross over cable, you will be good. I ordered mine from somewhere...will have to back track my emails.

+1000 do not upgrade via wireless, always connect via ethernet to your router before updating firmware. Then ALWAYS clear out your cookies and cache after updating the webpated.

+1 to both statements. If you use a cross over you risk frying to USB port/possibly more.


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[TORX]

Link to the cable I bought. They are made specifically for the Neptune Apex.

http://www.usbfirewire.com/parts/rr-apex-xxg.html