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Author Topic: Using CM11A on ActiveHome Pro  (Read 4673 times)

wujjohn

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Using CM11A on ActiveHome Pro
« on: August 23, 2012, 03:12:28 PM »

I have ActiveHome Pro running on a Dell 560 computer running Windows 7. I would like to connect a CM11A interface to the computer. I have the interface and a USB 2 to serial converter. How do I set up the com port and what do I have to do to use it?
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Brian H

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Re: Using CM11A on ActiveHome Pro
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2012, 04:06:00 PM »

Install the USB to serial adapter.
Start AHP.
It may warn you it can't find a CM15A.
Tools
CM11A Configuration
Pick the Com port added by the USB to serial converter.
If you have to find the serial port number assigned to the adapter. In Device Manager you should find it.
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wujjohn

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Re: Using CM11A on ActiveHome Pro
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2012, 09:16:49 AM »

When I do that the CM11A  configuration only shows disabled. I can't change it.
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Re: Using CM11A on ActiveHome Pro
« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2012, 09:55:40 AM »

When I do that the CM11A  configuration only shows disabled. I can't change it.
Does Windows see the serial port?
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wujjohn

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Re: Using CM11A on ActiveHome Pro
« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2012, 02:53:27 PM »

It comes up under other devices unknown device. It looks like it can't find the driver.
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Re: Using CM11A on ActiveHome Pro
« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2012, 03:04:12 PM »

Some USB2SER adapters require a driver installation. What chipset does your adapter use? FTDI, Silicon Labs or Prolific?
« Last Edit: August 24, 2012, 03:39:12 PM by dhouston »
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wujjohn

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Re: Using CM11A on ActiveHome Pro
« Reply #6 on: August 24, 2012, 06:24:14 PM »

I think that may be my problem. I am using a Belkin f5u409 adapter. When I plugged it in the green light lit so I thought it was working. I went to the Belkin site and see they do not list it for windows 7. I will get another adapter and see what happens. Thanks for the information.
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Re: Using CM11A on ActiveHome Pro
« Reply #7 on: September 22, 2012, 07:28:47 AM »

That corrected my problem.
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Re: Using CM11A on ActiveHome Pro
« Reply #8 on: September 22, 2012, 07:32:05 AM »

Thank you for the update to the problem and it being solved.
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