User Manual

2 Installation and Configuration
This section will cover the basic ISY installation enumerating the pre-requisites of the host
computer and the network requirements. It will also cover the host computer configuration and
provide you some instructions on the host computer start up.
2.1 Installation
Please perform the following steps before plugging the ISY into power:
• Connect the Ethernet cable to ISY and to your network hub. Note: the network must be
DHCP enabled. If your DHCP is not enabled, please consult ISY Installation and
Configuration Guide on the accompanying CD
• Connect the Serial communications cable provided with your INSTEON PLM (included in
the package) to the connector marked Port A on the ISY
• Plug in the PLM into a power outlet
• Plug in the power supply into ISY and then into a power outlet
2.2 Prerequisites
2.2.1 Host Computer Software
• Windows XP/Vista, MAC/OS, Linux
• Internet Explorer 7 and above
• Java 1.6 (JRE 1.6) – included in the setup disk
• Microsoft Excel, for trending and charts
2.2.2 Network
• DHCP enabled network
• Ethernet topology
2.3 Host Computer Configuration
• Configuration is comprised of three very easy steps:
• UPnP Configuration (For Windows XP and Vista)
• Java Installation
2.3.1 Configuring Windows XP
• UPnP is normally disabled on all computers by default. In order to make sure and/or to
configure UPnP, please follow the following steps (refer to Figure 1):
• Click on My Network Places (either on the Start Menu or Desktop)
• On the left Navigation Pane