I recently purchased a APEX Controller System and I have been going through the pains of setting it up. I first hardwired it to the router and computer to update firmware but only the firmware on the contoller updated. The Dashboard did not update. I tried IE8-9 and Google Chrome and I wipe browsing history to no luck! Finally I gave up and set it up on my tank. I am now controlling heaters, BRS 2 part Dosers, PH, and Temp. All are working great although I lose wireless connection daily to the controller and have to reset everything to get it back and sometimes have to wait hours before it will work again. FYI I am using Netgear WNCE2001 Gaming adapter with a Net Gear Router that is WPS capable. I tried last night to set-up Port Forwarding which seemed easy enough but ended up losing all internet cababilities and spent the next (3) Hours on the phone with Comcast and Netgear. I now have it back to running wirelessly but this morning I tried to log into http://Apex and it would not work. I also tried logging into the IP address? I will try again tonight. I purchased the controller so that when I am away I can monitor my system so I need to get the external port forwarding set-up or it would not be worth it to me. I have read hundreds of posts and have read the entire 140 Page Comprehensive Guide. Please any advise would be greatly appreciated on any of the following topics:
Dashboard Firmware Update 4.20
Port Forwarding for use on IPAD & Android Phone
Wireless Stability with Controller