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Installation Guide

NXR-ZGW-PRO

 

NetLinx ZigBee Pro Gateway

Overview

The NXR-ZGW-PRO (

FG5791-11

) is an Ethernet to ZigBee wireless gateway, 

designed as the center of a ZigBee Pro network. The NXR-ZGW-PRO features a 
10/100BaseT, auto-negotiating Ethernet port capable of Power over Ethernet 
(PoE), 16 Mbytes of Flash, 16 Mbytes of SDRAM, and a ZigBee Pro transceiver, 
and is controlled via a web server interface.   

Specifications 

Things To Consider Before Starting

Several factors will help decide the best place to install NXR-ZGW-PRO gateway 
devices. Before installing, consider the following:

Location and Antenna Direction

The best location for NXR-ZGW-PRO devices are usually in the center of your 
wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile devices. Try to place the 
antenna in a position that can best cover your wireless network. Normally, the 
higher you place the antenna, the better performance you receive.

Note: 

For minimal interference, try to keep any installed NXR-ZGW-PRO at least 

10’ (3.048m) from any WiFi access points.

NOTE (Mio R-3 or R-4 Users):

 Due to the wireless nature of the ZigBee 

network, temporary interference (such as leaving a room or large objects 
passing between the controller and its gateway device) may prevent a command 
from reaching the NetLinx master. 

If this happens while increasing volume, 

the master may receive the command to increase the volume but not the 
command to stop increasing it. 

Therefore, programmers should consider 

setting safeguards for volume control, either established volume limits or 
timeouts with the NetLinx master or more interactive adjustment from the remote 
(i.e., direct volume control), to prevent issues with lost commands.

For more information on installing a ZigBee network, please refer to the 

ZigBee 

Installation Guide

, available at 

www.amx.com

.

Connecting Power to the NXR-ZGW-PRO

The NXR-ZGW-PRO receives power via either PoE or 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-captive 
wire connection, the NXR-ZRP only utilizes the 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-captive wire 
connection. If PoE is selected, the NXR-ZGW-PRO will draw power through the 
CAT5 Ethernet cable at approximately 60mA at 48V. If the 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-
captive wire connector is selected, as in cases where the available power 
through the Ethernet cable is insufficient for operation, the following steps are 
necessary:

Preparing captive wires for the 2-pin 3.5 mm mini-captive wire 
connector

You will need a wire stripper and flat-blade screwdriver to prepare and connect 
the captive wires.
1.

Strip 0.25 inch (6.35 mm) of wire insulation off all wires.

2.

The PWR and GND cable from the 12 VDC power supply must be 
connected to the corresponding location on the 2-pin 3.5 mm 
mini-captive wire connector (FIG. 2). 

3.

Tighten the clamp to secure the two wires. Do not over-torque the screws.

FIG. 1  

NXR-ZGW-PRO (front and rear)

NXR-ZGW-PRO (FG5791-11) Specifications

Dimensions (HWD):

4.50" x 2.50" x 0.94" 
(114.30 mm x 63.50 mm x 23.81 mm) 

Note

: length does not include antenna

Weight:

• Without Antenna: 0.35 lbs (158.75g)
• With Antenna: 0.40 lbs (181.44g)

Power:

• 10.5 - 18 VDC; (13.5 VDC nominal operation voltage)
•  Power over Ethernet (PoE) Class 2

Memory:

• 16 Mbytes of Flash
• 16 Mbytes of SDRAM

Radio Specifications:

Frequency

2.4GHz

Operating channels 11 - 26

Modulation 
technique

DSS

Output power

Region/country specific

Coverage area

165 feet (50.2m)

Firmware/Software Specifications:

Management

Built-in browser-based management with User Name/
Password authentication 

IP configuration

Static IP or DHCP client (default is DHCP/Zeroconf)

Communications

• ZigBee
• TCP/IP

Front Components:

LEDs

PWR/STATUS

 - Blinking green LED: the device is installed 

and communicating properly. Power ON, but no master 

connection, is indicated with a solid light, Power OFF is 

indicated with no light. 

LAN

 - Green LED: Ethernet connection is established. 

Blinking: indicates both sending and receiving information 

via Ethernet.

RF

 - Solid LED: end devices are connected; no LED: end 

devices not connected; LED blinks to indicate activity.

Antenna Mount

A reverse SMA connection that supports a 2.4GHz antenna.

ID Button

• When used in conjunction with NetLinx Studio, sets the 

device and system numbers for the NXR-ZGW-PRO. 

Press and hold for approximately 30 seconds to return the 

NXR-ZGW-PRO to factory default settings.

PoE

PWR

12VDC

ETHERNET

wire power connector

(Rear)

2-pin 3.5mm captive

10/100BaseT Modular
(RJ-45) connector

PWR/STATUS

LAN

RF

ANT

ID

(Front)

Connection LEDs

Antenna Mount

ID Button

NXR-ZGW-PRO Specifications (Cont.)

Rear Components:

Power connector

• 2-pin 3.5mm captive-wire connector
• Power Over Ethernet (PoE) - powers the device through 

the CAT5 cable. Both Power and Data can be transmitted 

simultaneous through the CAT5 cable when using the 

appropriate equipment.

Ethernet port

10/100BaseT Modular (RJ-45) connector

 - connects the 

NXR-ZGW-PRO to your LAN. 

Certifications:

• FCC ID: CWU-NXRZGWPRO
• IC ID: 5078B-ZGWPRO
• CE
• IEC-60950
• ZigBee Certified

Operating/Storage
 Environments:

• Operating Temperature: -30°C (-22°F) to 70°C (158°F)
• Relative Humidity: 5% to 85% non-condensing; intended 

for indoor use only

Included 
Accessories:

• Rubber feet
• Velcro mounting strip
• 2.4GHZ, MONO, RSMA, 3.5IN, 2.0DBI Antenna 

(

70-0012-SA

)

• Power Supply (

24-5791-SA

)

Other AMX Products: • Mio Modero R-3 Remote (

FG148-03

)

• Mio Modero R-4 Remote (

FG148-04

)

• NXR-ZRP-PRO ZigBee Pro Repeater (

FG5791-03

)

• AC-DIN-ZIGBEE DIN Rail Mounting Bracket

 (FG532-06)

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