JN517x-DK005
Development
Kit
User Guide
JN-UG-3121 v1.1
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The two dongles are pre-programmed with different software, as described below. The
dongles can be re-programmed with other applications (firmware re-programming of
the JN5179 USB Dongles is described in
Control Bridge
The JN5179 USB Dongle with a green sticker is pre-programmed as a Control Bridge
that can be used in the ZigBee Smart Home Demonstration. This software allows the
dongle to be plugged into a USB port of the Raspberry Pi board (see
form an IoT Gateway:
The dongle provides the interface with the wireless network (WPAN) side of the
demonstration system, also acting as the network Co-ordinator
The Raspberry Pi board provides the interface with the IP (LAN/WAN) side of
the demonstration system
For more details of the demonstration system, refer to
Packet Sniffer
The JN5179 USB Dongle with a red sticker is pre-programmed with an NXP packet
sniffer application. To use this application, the dongle should be plugged into the USB
port of a PC. You will need to install and use the Ubiqua Protocol Analyzer software
on the PC. This software which can be obtained from the Ubilogix web site
(
www.ubilogix.com/products/ubiqua
). A free trial of this software is available.
Figure 24: JN5179 USB Dongle
Note:
The JN5179 USB Dongle is also available to
purchase separately (part number OM15021). See
“Optional Components” on page 8
Note:
This JN5179 USB Dongle should not be plugged
directly into a USB port of the Raspberry Pi board. This
connection should be made via the USB-to-USB cable,
especially when the Wi-Pi adaptor is also used.
