User`s guide

XBee Wall Router

Overview

ZigBee technology enables low-cost, low-power networking of sensors,

controllers and other such devices in self-configuring, self-healing wireless

mesh networks. Digi's XBee Wall Router is a small extender used to create

the backbone of a ZigBee network or to expand the range of a ZigBee

network so that other ZigBee devices can seamlessly communicate with

one another. The XBee Wall Router can be used with Digi's ConnectPort X

gateways for data aggregation and IP connectivity.

Part of Digi's Drop-in Networking solutions, the XBee Wall Router helps to

create and/or fortify the infrastructure of a ZigBee network by simply

plugging into standard wall power sockets around a customer facility,

creating a multi-path self-healing network. Installation is easy and

completely unobtrusive.

The U.S. version of the XBee Wall Router includes a built-in mounting tab,

which allows it to be securely screwed into standard wall sockets using the

existing mounting screw hole. This prevents accidental unplugging of the

repeater and reduces risk of theft or vandalism. The XBee Wall Router is

designed primarily to “patch” areas within a ZigBee network where signal

erosion or loss occurs due to distance limitations or air interference. It also

serves to create multiple pathways, increasing the redundancy of the mesh

communications to ensure maximum network reliability.

In addition to ZigBee network extension, the XBee Wall Router also

includes two integrated environmental sensors. Customers using

ConnectPort X gateways have the ability to retrieve data from ZigBee

enabled temperature and light sensors built inside of the product. XBee

wall routers can be used with ConnectPort X gateways, XBee embedded

modules, XBee adapters or XBee sensors to "drop-in" end-to-end device

networks – without the need for a wired network infrastructure.

Chapter 10

XBee Wall Router