2.1 Download file from classic controller
STEP 1: Install the Niko Home Control I programming software on your computer
STEP 2: Connect your computer to the Classic Controller using an Ethernet cable
Classic Controller
![](../../../__attachments/46792724/ConnectClassic.png?inst-v=87b1ea7f-b2e3-4b6f-bfe4-02a1ae3227f2)
Ethernet cable
![](../../../__attachments/46792724/EthCable.png?inst-v=87b1ea7f-b2e3-4b6f-bfe4-02a1ae3227f2)
The network port is located on the front of the Classic Controller. It is only accessible if you open the door of your electrical cabinet.
STEP 3: Open the programming software for Niko Home Control I (which you have installed in step 1)
Programming software icon:
![](../../../__attachments/46792724/iconSoft.png?inst-v=87b1ea7f-b2e3-4b6f-bfe4-02a1ae3227f2)
Following screen will be opened:
![](../../../__attachments/46792724/ConfigStartScreen.png?inst-v=87b1ea7f-b2e3-4b6f-bfe4-02a1ae3227f2)
STEP 4: Download the configuration of your Niko Home Control installation to your computer by selecting "download installation to PC":
![](../../../__attachments/46792724/DownloadInstallation.png?inst-v=87b1ea7f-b2e3-4b6f-bfe4-02a1ae3227f2)
The following screen will open:
If the project download was successful, you will see "downloaded project" in the upper left corner:
STEP 5: Save the project to your computer by clicking "save as"
![](../../../__attachments/46792724/SaveAS.png?inst-v=87b1ea7f-b2e3-4b6f-bfe4-02a1ae3227f2)
WINDOWS PC
A file browser window will open. Below is an example where the file is stored in the "Downloads" folder.
Choose a name for your project and save this file:
MAC PC
A file browser window will open. Below is an example where the file is stored in the "Downloads" folder.
![](../../../__attachments/46792724/SaveAsMac.png?inst-v=87b1ea7f-b2e3-4b6f-bfe4-02a1ae3227f2)
Choose a name for your project and save this file:
![](../../../__attachments/46792724/PopupSaveAsMac.png?inst-v=87b1ea7f-b2e3-4b6f-bfe4-02a1ae3227f2)
STEP 6: Upload this file in web form
Click "Add attachment"
![](../../../__attachments/46792724/image2023-4-26_11-45-30.png?inst-v=87b1ea7f-b2e3-4b6f-bfe4-02a1ae3227f2)
Select your programming file (.nhcp) and click "Open"
![](../../../__attachments/46792724/image2023-4-26_11-50-24.png?inst-v=87b1ea7f-b2e3-4b6f-bfe4-02a1ae3227f2)
Now you will see the file added to the form, you can continue to the next page.
![](../../../__attachments/46792724/image2023-4-26_11-51-8.png?inst-v=87b1ea7f-b2e3-4b6f-bfe4-02a1ae3227f2)