SmartLabs 2448A7 Users Manual

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Quick-Start Guide

USB Dongle – INSTEON® PowerLinc Modem USB
Adapter

Model: 2448A7

Key Features

• Works with HouseLinc and other INSTEON software

• Straight-forward and simplified command set

• Easy and trouble-free USB connection

• Delivers commands to your INSTEON devices via RF technology

• Stores over 1,023 INSTEON Links in 64KB of non-volatile memory

Installing USB Drivers

1) Be sure the USB Dongle is not connected to your PC

2) Open a web browser, type in http://ftdichip.com/Drivers/CDM/CDM20600.exe and press enter

3) Click Save, and then select a convenient location (like your desktop) and click Save

4) Locate the “CDM20600.exe” file on your PC, right-click on it, and then click Extract All...

5) Follow the unzip utility steps until extraction is complete

6) Double-click on the folder “USB Drivers” and note the path. It will be needed for steps 10 and 14.

7) Plug USB Dongle into an available port on your PC

8) Select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) and click Next

9) Select Search for the best driver in these locations. Be sure the box “Include this location in the search” is checked,

10) Locate the folder “USB Drivers” from step 6, select it in the dialog box and then click OK

11) Click Finish

12) Repeat steps 8 - 11

13) Start your INSTEON software and follow its instructions to use USB Dongle

Troubleshooting and Tech Support

Call: Tech. Support @ 1-800-SMARTHOME (800-762-7846)
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FCC Compliance Statement

This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15.Operation is subject to two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference that may be received or that may cause undesired operation. The digital circuitry of this device has
been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio and television reception.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause such interference, which can be
verified by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to eliminate the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Re-orient or re-locate the receiving antenna of the device experiencing the interference.

• Increase the distance between this device and the receiver.

• Connect the device to an AC outlet on a circuit different from the one that supplies power to the receiver.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.

WARNING! Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
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*USB Dongle Status LED will remain on as long as the unit is powered.

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“File Download” dialog box will appear

NOTE: Driver is compatible with Windows, 2000, 2003, 2008, XP, Vista and 7.

(Note: Unzip process may vary, depending on your default unzip utility)

“Extraction Wizard” dialog box will appear

A folder containing “USB Drivers” will appear

The USB Dongle Status LED* will turn on solid green
“Found New Hardware Wizard” will appear

and then click Browse.

Once the driver is installed, wizard will display “Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard”

Another “Found New Hardware Wizard” will appear

EX: In HouseLinc, go to Tools -> Options

http://www.smarthome.com/contactus.html

erate the equipment.

SmartLabs Limited Warranty – SmartLabs warr ants to original consumer of this product for a perio d of 2 years from date of purchase, this product will be
free from defects in material & wor kmanship & will perform in substantial conformity with its owner's manual. W arranty shall not apply to defects caused by
misuse or neglect.
U.S. Patent No. 7,345,998, International patents pending © Copyright 201 0
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