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XBee WiFi Module - PCB Antenna
This is the XBee WiFi Module with PCB Antenna from Digi. XBee WiFi embedded RF modules provide simple serial to IEEE 802.11 connectivity. By bridging the low-power/low-cost requirements of wireless device networking with the proven infrastructure of 802.11, the XBee WiFi creates new wireless opportunities for energy management, process and factory automation, wireless sensor networks, intelligent asset management and more. Focused on the rigorous requirements of these wireless device networks, the module gives developers IP-to-device and device-to-cloud capability.
XBee modules offer developers tremendous flexibility and are available in surface mount and through-hole form factors. The XBee WiFi shares a common footprint with other XBee modules. This allows different XBee technologies to be drop-in replacements for each other.
As a member of the XBee family, the XBee WiFi combines hardware with software for a complete modular solution. XBee WiFi modules are designed to communicate with access points in existing 802.11 infrastructures. Developers can use AT and API commands for advanced configuration options.
Note: If you are using these outside of the United States, please check with your local laws regarding radio communication.
- 3.3V @ 309mA
- 72Mbps Max data rate
- Antenna Type: PCB (Embedded)
- Fully FCC certified
- 4 12-bit ADC input pins
- 10 digital IO pins
- 13 Channels
- AT or API command set
XBee WiFi Module - PCB Antenna Product Help and Resources
XBee WiFi Hookup Guide
November 21, 2013
An overview of Digi's WiFi XBees, and a quick how-to on getting them connected and interfacing with the cloud.
XBee WiFi Default Settings
XBee WiFi Module PCB Antenna Defaults as of 2/6/2015 if you ever brick your XBee:
Product Family: XB2B-WF
Function Set: XBEE WI-FI
Firmware Version: 2004
Core Skill: Programming
If a board needs code or communicates somehow, you're going to need to know how to program or interface with it. The programming skill is all about communication and code.
Skill Level: Competent - The toolchain for programming is a bit more complex and will examples may not be explicitly provided for you. You will be required to have a fundamental knowledge of programming and be required to provide your own code. You may need to modify existing libraries or code to work with your specific hardware. Sensor and hardware interfaces will be SPI or I2C.
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Core Skill: Electrical Prototyping
If it requires power, you need to know how much, what all the pins do, and how to hook it up. You may need to reference datasheets, schematics, and know the ins and outs of electronics.
Skill Level: Competent - You will be required to reference a datasheet or schematic to know how to use a component. Your knowledge of a datasheet will only require basic features like power requirements, pinouts, or communications type. Also, you may need a power supply that?s greater than 12V or more than 1A worth of current.
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What would really be awesome is a tutorial on how to use the Wifi functions of this module. The hookup guide kind of glosses over any TCP communications capability the unit has, or how to hook it up to your Arduino to enable communication with other IP hosts. I'm also told that the standard wifi Arduino library will not work with this unit, do I have bad information? And if it does, how do you make the connections to the Ard without a shield?
This. The getting started guide gets you ready for using the etheros device cloud, but now how to use the dang thing. Maybe some programing examples of how to send some API based frames. I've had a hard time getting data sent to an open listener on another computer.
Looks like you can create an ad hoc network with an updated firmware so you can use these without the need of a wifi network. => http://www.digi.com/support/forum/36219/wifi-xbee-module-ad-hoc-network.
Here are some tutorials that I found online:
http://todigi.blogspot.com/2012/08/xbee-wifi-in-ad-hoc-mode.html
http://tutorial.cytron.com.my/2014/02/14/xbee-wifi-in-soft-ap-mode/
Check the manual for more information = > http://www.digi.com/products/wireless-wired-embedded-solutions/zigbee-rf-modules/point-multipoint-rfmodules/xbee-wi-fi#docs.
Be very careful buying this module. It doesn't have the server capability yet. Firmware screws up when you try to use it as a server. Client side is fine. It's a module intended to replace wired serial port, not a full-featured wifi module that you would expect. This is what all xbee modules are intended to do.
Does this module works (out-of-the-box = without making any hardware-modifications on the board, ...) with an Arduino Fio? How can this module programmatically (library, ...) be used Thanks.
Can this module communicate with series 1? Thank you.
No, this module is Wifi only.