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Frequently asked questions for X10 controller from UK Software.Frequently Asked Questions

  My original software that came with my Cm11/12 computer interface can only work with up to 16 devices, how many can X10controller work with?

X10 controller can work with up to 256 devices. Where the old X10 Home Control software could only use one house code, X10controller can use all 16 house codes and each house code can have up to 16 devices on it.
 

 
  How do I change the com port that X10 Controller uses

That easy, simply remove your Computer Interface from the com port it was using (physically unplug it) then start X10 Controller. The software will realise something is wrong and re scan the ports for Computer Interface.

 
  How do I add X10 Controller to Windows Firewall and what programs need adding?

Its easy to add X10 Controller to Windows firewall. Click on START, then CONTROL PANEL, then double click the 'Windows Firewall' icon.
In the new window, click on the 'Exceptions' tab and then click on 'Add Program'. Now click on 'Browse' and navigate to the installation folder of X10 Controller, usually C:\Program Files\X10controller. In there, select the file called x10engine.exe and click on 'OK'. Repeat the above steps and select the file called x10controller.exe and click on 'OK' again. You have now added all required files to Windows Firewall.

   
   
 

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