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6
NXR-ZGW/-ZRP
Mesh Network Arrangements
The following installations depend upon the criteria for the network. A home installation would perhaps
only need one NXR-ZGW or PAN ID where a commercial installation might require a NXR-ZGW and
several NXR-ZRPs with a unique PAN ID for each. Further, while encryption enabling is always a good
idea, it might be absolute for installation with public exposure.
Single PAN ID installations
After you have installed the NXR-ZGW, you should consider the arrangement of devices. The following
is an example where there is only one NXR-ZGW in the installation and thus only one PAN ID with
which to contend. While there is no reason to worry about the wrong device appearing on the PAN ID,
setting up proper security measures is a good thing. See Setting up a Network section on page 23 for
setting the PAN ID and adding device EUI Addresses.
When adding a ZigBee network to a NetLinx master, an Ethernet switch or hub must
be added to the master for proper function of the ZigBee network.
FIG. 3 Single PAN ID Network
CAT5 Ethernet
connection
NXR-ZGW
(Coordinator)
1 hop
NetLinx Master
Mio R-4