Apex network help
- Thread starter Dalesreef
- Start date
MrX
Non-member
1) Open up PORT 80 on your ROUTER/FIREWALL; steps depend on the make/model you own. Should be easy to find a YouTube/Google tutorial with some quick searching
2) Figure out what the internal IP ADDRESS is for your Apex (your router might have an 'Attached Devices' page, or you could look in the Apex display/webpage)
3) Forward PORT 80 from your router/firewall to the Apex (again, depends on model, Google for steps)
4) Know your external IP address (http://whatismyipaddress.com/)
NOTE: Even if you get it set up correctly, from inside your home/local network, it might not work. Depends how your network configuration is set up. Best bet is to try from a mobile phone or something not connected to your local network.
2) Figure out what the internal IP ADDRESS is for your Apex (your router might have an 'Attached Devices' page, or you could look in the Apex display/webpage)
3) Forward PORT 80 from your router/firewall to the Apex (again, depends on model, Google for steps)
4) Know your external IP address (http://whatismyipaddress.com/)
NOTE: Even if you get it set up correctly, from inside your home/local network, it might not work. Depends how your network configuration is set up. Best bet is to try from a mobile phone or something not connected to your local network.
Mikeyp1055
Non-member
I can use my apex on the ipad but not my phone. Any advice?
MrX
Non-member
What happens differently when you try to connect with your phone? How are you trying to connect, locally on your home network/wifi, or remotely through 3G/4G/whatever (not on your local network)?
More details required.
Mikeyp1055
Non-member
letoan
Non-member
You're behind the firewall, forward the port. If you're using port 80 and it doesn't work, pick another port and try again. Many ISP block port 80.
Mikeyp1055
Non-member
How do I know what other port numbers I can use
ava420
Well-Known Member
i use 4848 i think. i know its a higher end number. I'm pretty sure you can use any number under 9999 as long as you forward the port correctly... I've used up to 60000 for programs and other things but i don't think the apex goes that high.
Frag Freaks
Well-Known Member
You can you up to any 4 digit number. Port 80 was blocked for me. Every since i changed it i have had no issues.
CaptainHook
Well-Known Member
You can also try dyndns.org and sign up for a free domain name and setup your router to "sync" your router's IP address. Instead of remembering your IP address which may change over time, you can use something like myreef.dyndns.org:xxxx (where xxxx is the port number that you enabled for port forwarding on your router) to get to your apex. I would definitely change the port number from 80 to something else for security reason. Within your home network, you can keep the default port 80.
ChangNoi
Non-member
You might consider using a port other than 80 for your internal network also. I have many other net connected appliances in my local area network and there can be conflicts if using the same port 80. The Apex can be configured for alternate ports where some other appliances cannot.
Similar threads
