Digi XBee Getting Started Guide

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Table of Contents
Using this Guide............................................................................................................ 4
Conventions used in this Guide.............................................................................. 4
Contact Information................................................................................................. 4
Introduction.................................................................................................................... 5
Goals of the Kit ....................................................................................................... 5
Requirements of the Kit .......................................................................................... 5
System Requirements ..........................................................................................5
Additional Requirements ......................................................................................5
Part 1: Set up your XBee Wi-Fi Development Kit ................................................. 6
Identify Kit Components.......................................................................................... 6
Assemble your XBee Wi-Fi Development Kit......................................................... 7
Part 2: Download and Install X-CTU Software....................................................... 8
Installing USB Drivers............................................................................................. 8
Installing X-CTU Software ...................................................................................... 8
Part 3: Establish an 802.11 bgn Network Connection......................................... 9
Starting the X-CTU Software.................................................................................. 9
Running the X-CTU Software............................................................................... 10
Part 4: Put the XBee Module into Deep Sleep Mode ......................................... 18
Further Information ............................................................................................... 22
Appendix A: Troubleshooting .................................................................................23
Resetting the XBee Wi-Fi Module ........................................................................ 23
Appendix B: Possible Access Point/Router Connection Issues ...................25

Digi XBee Specifications

General

Operating Frequency	2.4 GHz
RF Data Rate	250 kbps
Model	XBee S2C
Category	Control Unit
Operating Voltage	2.1 to 3.6V DC
Operating Temperature	-40 to +85 °C
Interface	UART
Dimensions	24.38 x 27.61 x 9.14 mm