QSG102: Thread Border Router Add-On Kit Quick-Start Guide
Introduction
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1 Introduction
A border router is an essential component of a Thread network that manages the traffic between the Thread network and adjacent IP
networks. A border router facilitates a number of key capabilities including the following:
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Commissioning of Thread nodes
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GUA (Global Unicast Address) or ULA (Unique Local Address) assignment
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IP routing between the Thread network and adjacent IP networks
The Silicon Labs Thread Border Router Add-On Kit (RD-0004-0201) adds a border router demonstration system to the EM35x Develop-
ment Kit (EM35x-DEV) and EFR32 Mighty Gecko Wireless SoC Starter Kit (SLWSTK6000A). This document describes:
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Setting up the Thread Border Router Hardware
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Setting up the Thread End Node Hardware
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Installing Simplicity Studio
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Installing the Border Router Software
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Installing the Thread End Device Software
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Installing the Android or iOS Device Software
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Demonstrating the Thread Border Router
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Accessing other resources
This document refers to the Thread Border Router version 0.6.0, which requires Thread stack version 2.1.1 GA, or later. Thread Border
Router version 0.6.0 offers:
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Important bug fixes
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Support for EFR32 Mighty Gecko Wireless SoC Start Kit
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Support for the Thread Group commissioning app for Android or iOS
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Expanded support for IPv6 end-to-end routing
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Support for package manager installation
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Support for command line updating of NCP software
Typical Thread Border Router setups are shown in the following figures, and include:
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Thread Border Router with Wi-Fi Access Point and Web Server
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Thread End Devices such as EM3588 Development Kit or EFR32 Mighty Gecko Wireless SoC Starter Kit
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Web Browser Device such as a handset, tablet or PC
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Commissioning device such as an Android or iOS handset
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IPv6 Ethernet Connectivity
You may choose to commission end devices using the Thread Group commissioning app for Android or iOS, or you may choose to use
pre-commissioned devices that do not require the commissioning app. The default is the pre-commissioned configuration. Instructions
for configuration are provided in section
Install the Border Router Software
and
Install the Thread End Device Software
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