User's Manual

Quick-Start Guide

POWERLINC

MODEM - INSTEON USB

INTERFACE (DUAL BAND)

USB Interface (#2413U)

INSTEON

PowerLinc interface with USB communications for full-time software

applications.

USB Port

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Key Features

• No background software needed with computer programs

• Straightforward and simplified command set

• Easy and trouble free USB connection

• Stores over 2,016 INSTEON Links in 128Kb of non-volatile memory

• Communicates via powerline and RF INSTEON for maximum reliability

Connecting PowerLinc Controller Interface to the Computer

1. Insert included Driver CD into your CD-ROM Drive

Auto launch Dialog Box will appear

2. Plug PowerLinc Modem into an AC outlet, plug square end of included USB cable into PowerLinc Modem’s USB jack and

rectangular end of USB cable into an available port on your PC

Found New Hardware Wizard will appear

3. Follow instructions to add your FT232R USB UART driver

Windows will search for the proper driver, then wizard will display Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard

4. Click Finish

Another Found New Hardware Wizard dialog will appear

5. Follow instructions to add your USB Serial Port driver

Windows will search for the proper driver, then wizard will display Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard

6. Click Finish

Pairing with an Access Point

1. Be sure PowerLinc Modem is plugged in and powered (LED will blink when Set button is tapped)

2. On your PowerLinc Modem USB, tap the SET button four times rapidly

PowerLinc Modem’s LED will turn on green

3. Plug your Access Point into another outlet

4. Look at the Access Point’s Status LED:

• If it is bright and steadily on, go to step 5

• If it is blinking or dim, repeat step 3, trying another outlet

Note: You may need to try several outlets. If you are unable to locate an outlet please call 800-762-7846 for assistance.

5. Tap and release the SET button on the PowerLinc Modem, USB.

The Status LED on PowerLinc Modem will turn off and Access Point’s Status LED will go dim and remain steadily on

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Quick-Start Guide POWERLINCTM MODEM - INSTEON USB INTERFACE (DUAL BAND) USB Interface (#2413U) Need Help? For assistance call your friendly support person @ 800-762-7846 Tips for Using PowerLinc Modem • Do not plug PowerLinc Modem into a power strip or AC line filter. • Some computers and their accessories can absorb PowerLinc Carrier (PLC) signals off the power lines. Since PowerLinc Modem will be so close to the computer, the power strip for the computer should be filtered.