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    Don't under stand how this sets up! Will not stay connected

    Unboxed my Apex jr followed all instructions. Got token and connected to phone app. Then when ethernet cored disconnected lost connection. The redid it all and will not connect. frustrated beyond belief.

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    The Apex Jr has to be hardwired with an Ethernet cable to your router, WiFi Adapter, or a power-line adapter at all times to keep the internet connection working. The only Apex unit that have builtin WiFi is the Apex 2016 model or the Apex El units and do not need to have an Ethernet connected.

    This is taken from the Apex Jr get started guide
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    Got it. So if your router is not near your aquarium you are SOL.

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    Also ... if you use DHCP for the IP address it will not regain access if router is rebooted. Please consider using a static IP address.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Saluqui View Post
    Got it. So if your router is not near your aquarium you are SOL.
    No you are not out of luck, spend $25.00 and get a wireless extender and plug your Jr directly into it with a short ethernet cable. Of course your original Router must have Wi-Fi capability. I have been using the Netgear Wi-Fi extender I purchased on Amazon for almost two years now. I have a long ethernet cable I use to do updates whilst hardwired and then remove it and the APEX runs great off the extender.
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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