A2 Apex/EL Lock Access Point Mode

While it is preferable to have your Apex connected to your network via Ethernet or Wi-Fi and in turn be able to communicate with APEX Fusion through your Internet connection, there are times when this is not possible.  In the rare situation where an Apex cannot be connected to a local network via Ethernet or Wi-Fi, the Apex has a special network communications mode called Lock Access Point Mode (AP Mode).  

 

When Lock AP Mode is enabled, the Apex will always broadcast its own Wi-Fi network name, just like it does in Wi-Fi Setup mode (Apex Setup_#### where ### is the Apex’s serial number). However, when in Lock AP Mode, the Apex will require your APEX Local login in order to access it.  The Apex’s Wi-Fi name can then be selected on a Wi-Fi capable desktop, notebook, smartphone, or tablet within a reasonable distance of the Apex.  The effective range of Lock AP Mode will vary, but typically will be at least 25-feet.

 

The disadvantage of AP Lock Mode is that APEX Fusion cannot be used.

To enable Lock Access Point Mode, follow the initial Wi-Fi setup procedure previously covered in this Get Started guide. Instead of choosing a Wi-Fi network, click or tap the drop-down menu, then select Lock AP Mode and click/tap the Lock button.

 

 

 

Then to connect to the Apex you would use the IP address: http://172.16.0.1

Then to log in to the Apex, you would use:
Username:admin
Password:1234