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ZLINK ZL-100 User Manual

ZLINK ZL-100
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ZL-100 The World’s Smallest Hub
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ZLINK ZL-100 Specifications

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BrandZLINK
ModelZL-100
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LanguageEnglish

Summary

About This Guide

ZL-100 Overview and Features

Details the ZL-100's capabilities as a small, high-performance home automation hub.

Z-Wave Protocol Description

Explains the Z-Wave technology and its advantages for home automation.

ZLINK Software and Applications

Using the ZLINK Web Application

Guides users on controlling their smart home via the ZLINK web interface.

ZLINK Account Creation and Access

Details the ZLINK account as the access point for web and mobile applications.

Creating Your ZLINK Account

Email and Password Requirements

Specifies the valid format and allowed characters for email addresses and passwords.

Managing Your ZLINK Account

Resetting Your ZLINK Password

Step-by-step guide on how to reset a forgotten ZLINK account password.

Connecting ZL-100 to Web Application

Setting a New Password

Details the process of entering and confirming a new password after a reset.

Initial ZL-100 Setup Wizard

Powering the ZL-100 and Initial Wi-Fi Connection

Instructions on powering the ZL-100 and connecting to its Wi-Fi access point.

Connecting ZL-100 to Home Wi-Fi Network

Default Password for ZL-100 Wi-Fi Connection

Provides the default password for connecting to the ZL-100's Wi-Fi access point.

Confirming ZL-100 Network Connection

Finalizing ZL-100 Setup and Naming

Cancelling ZL-100 Setup Procedures

Informs users how to cancel the setup process and that settings will be deleted.

Troubleshooting Server Connection Issues

Resetting ZL-100 for Server Connection

Instructs users to reset the ZL-100 if server connection fails repeatedly.

Accessing the ZLINK Dashboard and ZL-100 Details

Configuring ZL-100 Properties (Name, Image, Location)

Details how to customize ZL-100 properties like name, image, and location.

Editing ZL-100 Details and Managing Rooms

Managing Rooms within ZL-100

Explains how to manage virtual rooms for organizing smart devices.

Room Management Operations

Adding and Deleting Rooms

Provides steps for adding new custom rooms or deleting existing ones.

Customizing Room Appearance

Adding Z-Wave Devices to ZL-100

Z-Wave Device Discovery Process

Explains how the ZLINK app discovers Z-Wave devices during addition.

Z-Wave Device Security Configuration

Using the DSK Key for Security 2 Authentication

Instructions on entering the DSK key for devices supporting Security 2 authentication.

Completing Device Addition and Assignment

Setting Device Name and Room Assignment

How to change a device's name and assign it to a specific room.

Viewing and Managing Connected Devices

Removing Z-Wave Devices from ZL-100

Stopping Device Exclusion Process

How to stop the device exclusion process if needed.

General Z-Wave Device Management

Locating Device Room Assignments

How to find out which room a specific Z-Wave device is assigned to.

Reassigning Devices to Different Rooms

Controlling Device Settings and States

Explains how to control device settings like brightness or on/off states.

Device Exclusion and Failure Handling

Removing and Replacing Failed Devices

Steps to remove or replace a device that is reported as unreachable or has failed.

ZL-100 Maintenance Procedures

Resetting ZL-100 to Factory Settings

Detailed steps to reset the ZL-100 to its original factory default settings.

ZL-100 Firmware Management

Manually Updating ZL-100 Firmware

Instructions for manually updating the ZL-100 firmware.

Updating Unsupported Firmware Versions

Removing the ZL-100 Hub from ZLINK

Steps to remove the ZL-100 hub from the ZLINK application.

Z-Wave Settings Reset Options

Removing an Unconnected ZL-100

How to remove a ZL-100 that is not currently connected to the network.

Appendix 1: Technical Terminology

Nodes, Controllers, and Home Control Groups

Explains the roles of nodes, controllers, and the structure of home control groups.

Z-Wave Command Class Overview

Command Structure and Association Groups

Details the format of Z-Wave command frames and the definition of association groups.

Lifeline Association and Network Information

NIF (Network Information Frame) Usage

Explains the Network Information Frame and how to send it for device information.

Detailed Command Class Descriptions

Manufacturer-Specific and Version Command Classes

Multi-Channel and Firmware Version Classes

CRC-16 Encapsulation and Security Command Classes

Security, Security 2, and Supervision Command Classes

Transport Service and Inclusion Controller Command Classes

NIF Related Command Classes

Security S0 and S2 Command Class Support

ZLINK GUI Command Class Representation

Explains how command classes are represented in the ZLINK app GUI.

Command Class Management in ZLINK

Appendix 3: Product Warranty

Appendix 4: How to Get Support

Provides information on how to get support and access the Knowledge Base.

ZL-100 Quick Start Guide

Account Creation and Hub Connection

Steps for creating a ZLINK account and adding the ZL-100 to your Wi-Fi.

Manual Reset Procedure

Instructions on how to perform a manual reset on the ZL-100 using the pinhole.

Regulatory Compliance Information

Z-Wave Device Specific Key (DSK)

Explains the importance of the DSK key for Z-Wave device security and setup.