QSG102: Thread Border Router Add-On Kit Quick-Start Guide
Set Up the Thread End Node Hardware
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3.1
Option 1: Order the EFR32 Mighty Gecko Wireless SoC Starter Kit (Preferred)
This is the preferred kit for Thread End Nodes because of the performance improvements available with the EFR32 Mighty Gecko. The
EFR32 Mighty Gecko Wireless SoC Starter Kit includes the following:
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3 x Wireless starter kit mainboard
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3 x EFR32MG 2.4 GHz 19.5 dBm radio board
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3 x EFR32MG 2.4 GHz 13 dBm radio board
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AA Battery Board (supports r19.5 from battery)
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Cables and batteries
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EFR32MG Getting Started Card
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QSG113: Getting Started with Silicon Labs Thread
3.2
Option 2: Order the EM35x-DEV Development Kit with EM3588 modules
The EM35x-DEV Development Kit with EM3588 modules includes the following:
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(3) EM3588 Radio Control Module Board
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(3) EM35x Breakout Board
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(3) EM35x Debug Adapter (ISA3)
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EM35x Module Variety Pack (1 Box with 6 Modules)
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Radio Frequency Cable
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(3) Packet Trace Port Cable
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(3) Data Emulation Interface Cable
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(3) Power Supply and Battery Pack
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8 Port Switch with 4 x Power over Ethernet (PoE) Ports
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QSG101: Getting Started with the EM35x Development Kit (included in development kit)
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QSG113: Getting Started with Silicon Labs Thread
IMPORTANT:
Kits purchased before February 2015 shipped with EM357 modules. These kits need to be upgraded with EM3588-MLR-
AN-C or EM3588-M-AN-C modules to include to support Thread. Modules may be ordered from:
http://www.silabs.com/products/wire-
less/mesh-networking/Pages/em35x-mesh-networking-kits-zigbee-thread.aspx
.
3.3
Register on the Support Portal
Registration allows access to the support portal, and is a necessary step to access required software. The instructions that come with the
EM35x Development Kit and the EFR32 Mighty Gecko Wireless SoC Starter Kit include a unique registration key and explain the regis-
tration procedure.
3.4
Set Up Hardware
Refer to
QSG113: Getting Started with Silicon Labs Thread
for instructions on setting up EFR32 Mighty Gecko Wireless SoC Starter Kit
and EM35x-DEV Development Kit. The instructions for the EM35x-DEV Development Kit also reference
QSG101: Getting Started with
the EM35x Development Kit
(included in development kit)
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