INSTEON SmartLinc (2412N) Quick Start - Manual

2412N Rev. 9/5/2012 4:00 PM / See Owner’s Manual for Warranty Information.
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Quick Start Guide
INSTEON ® SmartLinc ™ Central Controller
Model: 2412N
About INSTEON SmartLinc
SmartLinc puts the power of managing your entire INSTEON home
automation network in the palm of your hands. Just plug this module into
your router and into a wall outlet, and you’ll be able to wirelessly control all
your INSTEON devices.
Control any INSTEON compatible device with from your iOS/Android
smartphone or tablet (via the free INSTEON app) or any web browser (with
the web-based interface). Link devices, create scenes, set timers and more,
all from an intuitive interface.
In the Box
• SmartLinc • 6’ Ethernet cable (color varies)
Download INSTEON App
If you have an iOS/Android smartphone or tablet, install the INSTEON app prior to installing SmartLinc. It’s
completely free with no monthly fees and makes setting up and configuring SmartLinc super simple. To download the
INSTEON app, just scan a QR code below or visit your favorite app store/marketplace and search “INSTEON.”
Installation
1) Plug included Ethernet cable into an open LAN port on your router
2) Plug other end of Ethernet cable into SmartLinc Ethernet jack
3) Plug SmartLinc into unswitched AC outlet
SmartLinc status LED will turn on dim, solid white
4) Verify proper connection between SmartLinc and router
LED on router port into which SmartLinc is plugged will turn on
SmartLinc Ethernet jack LED will turn on green
5) If using INSTEON app, launch app on smartphone/tablet and follow onscreen instructions to configure SmartLinc
Use Web-Based SmartLinc Interface
If you do not have an iOS/Android smartphone or tablet, set up SmartLinc with the web-
based interface to control your INSTEON network from any web browser, including web-
enabled mobile devices.
1) While connected to the Internet, open web browser on PC or web-enabled mobile
device and go to http://smartlinc.smarthome.com
Note: JavaScript support is required for the default web server application. An
HTML version is available for devices that do not support JavaScript (see step 3).
2) Click I’m at home
3) Click link that begins with http:// or, to access the HTML version, type hindex.htm to
the end of your web address
SmartLinc homepage will load
Status LED
Set button
Ethernet jack
and LED
Pass-through outlet
Included Ethernet
cable (color varies)