Question for Apex owners/techies

[James]

What is the most cost effective yet functional wireless bridge I could purchase for my impending new Apex. My router is in my neighbor's apartment and I am the admin but there is definitely no chance of a permanent hard wire to the Apex without a bridge.

We use a Netgear N300 as our router.

 

[Widdy]

Hey James,

Something like the Netgear WNCE2001 will probably work well without too much work. There are other solutions which are cheaper and may offer some bells and whistles, but requires some tinkering; which leaves what is your threshold for pain?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833122373

 

[James]

I was thinking of going with a DD-WRT capable router but it is not a necessity. I really don't need it for anything other than the APEX so that netgear might be the easiest option. Thanks Widdy!

 

[Widdy]

You're welcome! Since you bought up DDWRT, that's a great option as well, just requires a little tinkering.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...ction-_-cables-_-na-_-na&Item=N82E16833320066

It can also be used to boost (might be negligible improvement) the wireless signal into your apartment for your other devices.

 

[James]

Yeah, that was one of the things I was thinking about... a boost could never hurt.... I thank you for both options.

 

[Widdy]

You betcha... Happy Holidays!

 

[gpuk1234]

Take a look at netgear home theater router WNHDB3004 I have this unit for my tv and other devices that require a hard connection plus it gives you a signal boost. Its real easy to setup and I think on the rx receiver you have 4 ports rj45 so if you have a tv close by you can us that two to stream video.

 

[E.intheC]

I bought the Apex jr and the wireless bridge listed above. (I'm pretty sure it's the same one anyway).

Are there any tips or recommendations/things NOT to do? I'm definitely not looking forward to setting this up, but I can't wait for the Apex controller to be up and running.

 

[Widdy]

Should be fairly straightforward. Setup Apex via hardwired first, then setup the bridge with a laptop connected to it. This will ensure connectivity by all devices. If you throw a new Apex on a new bridge, if there's an issue, it'll be difficult to troubleshoot what's not working properly. Post here should you run into any issues.

 

[James]

I found it all really easy. The comprehensive reference manual available here http://www.neptunesystems.com/support/docs/

was really helpful. If you follow that you cannot go wrong.

 

[E.intheC]

Thanks guys. That guide definitely makes it look easier.

 

[Frank@Wall]

Hey James,

Something like the Netgear WNCE2001 will probably work well without too much work. There are other solutions which are cheaper and may offer some bells and whistles, but requires some tinkering; which leaves what is your threshold for pain?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833122373

+1...very simple