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Configure the device using the Digi ConnectPort X Family web interface
Configuration through the web interface
Digi ConnectPort X Family
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EXT
is the filename extension, designating the file type. The extension
.ebl
is for ZigBee nodes
(ZNet, ZB, or SE). The extension
.oem
is for all other node types.
.EXT
value in filename
File type
ebl
ZigBee radio firmware (ZNet, ZB, or SE)
oem
XBee module firmware for all other XBee module types
hex
Hexadecimal-encoded firmware
ehx
Encrypted hexadecimal firmware
mxi
XBee module parameter information
zip
Archive of above files
You can update the gateway radio with
.ebl
or
.oem
files.
You can update ZB remote nodes over the air with
.ebl
files.
XCTU uses
.hex
,
.ehx
,
.mxi
, and
.zip
files.
XCTU can create
.oem
files from
.ehx
files.
For example, file XBP24-ZB_2164.ebl is the XBee-PRO ZB coordinator API firmware. You can use this
firmware file to update the XBee RF module in the gateway. Details about the conventions follow.
Currently, ConnectPort X gateways support these XBee firmware versions:
XBee module model type in gateway
Supported firmware versions
XBee ZB
Version 2
x
21 or greater
XBee 802.15.4
Version 1080 or greater
XBee DigiMesh 900 MHz
Any firmware version
XBee DigiMesh 2.4
Version 8040 or greater
XBee Smart Energy (SE)
Any firmware version
XBee DigiMesh 868 MHz
Any firmware version
XBee ZB on S2C
Any firmware version
XBee Smart Energy on S2C
Any firmware version
Direct Access communication with the XBee RF module on ConnectPort X2 gateways
On ConnectPort X2 gateways, you can directly communicate with the XBee RF module. You must
disable the XBee driver software on gateway. Once disabled, other services can use the port used by
the XBee driver to directly access the XBee RF module, including RealPort, TCP Sockets, and use of
open Python sockets. To enable Direct Access communication with the XBee RF module, on the
XBee Configuration
window, the
Gateway Access
, an select the
Enable serial access to the
gateway radio
check box.