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What’s in the Box?
- Dual-Band Access Point
- Quick Start Guide
Preparing to Install Access Point
CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
Read and understand these instructions before installing and retain them for future reference.
This product is intended for installation in accordance with the National Electric Code and local regulations in the United States or
the Canadian Electrical Code and local regulations in Canada. Use indoors only. This product is not designed or approved for
use on power lines other than 120V 60Hz, single phase. Attempting to use this product on non-approved powerlines may have
hazardous consequences.
Recommended installation practices:
- Don’t plug Access Point into an outlet controlled by a switch. If the switch is inadvertent turned off, Access Point will not
have power.
- Don’t plug Access Point into a filtered power strip or AC line filter.
- Install Access Point modules in different areas of your home, keeping them within communication range of each other.
- In multi-story homes, install Access Points on different floors.
- Don’t install Access Point near large metal objects such as a refrigerator, filing cabinet or television. These may absorb
radio-frequency (RF) signals.
- Access Point works best when installed in an open area.
- Unlike many other INSTEON devices, Access Point does not process X10 traffic. In the design of your home auto
IMPORTANT!
Before setting up and using other INSTEON devices, you should properly install at least two Access Points or other dual-band
INSTEON products so that INSTEON messages can travel everywhere in your home. Installing two Access Points will wirelessly
couple the 120V electrical phases in your home. This allows INSTEON devices on one phase to communicate reliably with the
INSTEON devices on the other phase. You can add more Access Points as needed for superior performance and maximized
coverage of your INSTEON network. For larger applications, it is recommended that you install at least one Access Point (or
other dual-band product) for each 750-1,000 square feet.
If you have any questions, call the INSTEON Support Line at 1-800-762-7845.
An Important Note About INSTEON Networks
Split Single-Phase vs. 3-Phase Installation
For the best INSTEON network performance, be sure you have properly installed at least two Access
Points or other dual-band INSTEON products
to completely bridge the opposite electrical phases in your
home. INSTEON has only been officially tested in a split single-phase residential environment, but has
been known to work in many 3-phase systems with three dual-band products installed (one on each
phase). However, due to the potential complexity of its troubleshooting, the INSTEON Support Line is
unable to support INSTEON in 3-phase environments.
Installing Access Points
Installing the First Access Point
1) Plug the first Access Point into a convenient wall outlet. Don’t use an outlet controlled by a switch;
if the switch is inadvertently turned off, Access Point won’t have power.
The Access Point LED will turn on dim green.
Tip: choose an outlet that is not near large metal objects that may absorb RF signals.
2) Put the first Access Point into setup mode by rapidly pressing the Set button four times.
Access Point will continuously beep and its LED will turn on bright green.
You will have 9 minutes to install the second Access Point before the first Access Point’s
setup mode times out.
