# Other RF Products **URL:** https://forums.digi.com/c/xbee-xbee-gateway/other-rf-products/44.md [Latest](https://forums.digi.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.digi.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.digi.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Other RF Products category](https://forums.digi.com/t/about-the-other-rf-products-category/79)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.digi.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0
This is for other Digi XBee products that may be EOL’ed. --- ## [SX900 cannot set channel mask](https://forums.digi.com/t/sx900-cannot-set-channel-mask/38731)
**Author:** [@Suppakit](https://forums.digi.com/u/Suppakit)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 11:14am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/sx900-cannot-set-channel-mask/38731 "2026-10-06T11:14:06Z")
I would like to change the channel mask for SX900 which model number XBP9X-DMUS-001. I try to change the parameters CM but I cannot successfully change it. Even I change Data rate (BR) to 0 or 1. Earlier, I have been us… --- ## [LORA and LORAWAN Module](https://forums.digi.com/t/lora-and-lorawan-module/38639)
**Author:** [@mehdi80](https://forums.digi.com/u/mehdi80)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 3:57pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/lora-and-lorawan-module/38639 "2026-08-14T15:57:05Z")
Hi, I m interesting by the LORA technology and I see the DIGI LORA Module. But i am confused about there products. I need to create a slave device using LORA Module and they send data to LORA NODE (Gateway) to be send i… --- ## [Tools and joining a network](https://forums.digi.com/t/tools-and-joining-a-network/23132)
**Author:** [@nimbusgb](https://forums.digi.com/u/nimbusgb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2022, 7:50am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/tools-and-joining-a-network/23132 "2022-06-27T07:50:22Z")
I am running the network assistant. Explore to find a network finds the network ( and the only 1 in this case ) Try to join it and the network is marked ‘this network does not allow joining’ The co-ordinator of the ne… --- ## [Digi XBee Network Assistant Linux version](https://forums.digi.com/t/digi-xbee-network-assistant-linux-version/22995)
**Author:** [@jacky4566](https://forums.digi.com/u/jacky4566)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2022, 10:41am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/digi-xbee-network-assistant-linux-version/22995 "2022-03-14T10:41:01Z")
We are deploying a new edge server with a 900HP modem, where it would be preferable to have a Ubuntu base. The Digi XBee Network Assistant has been a very valuable tool for deployment and updating some older devices. We … --- ## [Hi , I need basic guidelines on selection of RF modules , antennas and related accessories](https://forums.digi.com/t/hi-i-need-basic-guidelines-on-selection-of-rf-modules-antennas-and-related-accessories/22921)
**Author:** [@mmdave1yahoo.com](https://forums.digi.com/u/mmdave1yahoo.com)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2022, 8:51am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/hi-i-need-basic-guidelines-on-selection-of-rf-modules-antennas-and-related-accessories/22921 "2022-01-20T08:51:34Z")
I am almost toddler for Digi Platform and products. For one of my new product development ,need basic guidelines . Please let me know for 50 Mtrs. of range expectation , which module shall I go for ??? Is any chosen RF m… --- ## [Digi XBee-PRO 900HP RF Modems (USB option) power supply](https://forums.digi.com/t/digi-xbee-pro-900hp-rf-modems-usb-option-power-supply/22623)
**Author:** [@Louf](https://forums.digi.com/u/Louf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 8:26am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/digi-xbee-pro-900hp-rf-modems-usb-option-power-supply/22623 "2021-08-24T08:26:28Z")
Can the Digi XBee-PRO 900HP RF Modems (USB option) be supplied 5V at a higher amperage. If so, what amperage would be required? --- ## [50+ S1 modules brick randomly](https://forums.digi.com/t/50-s1-modules-brick-randomly/22468)
**Author:** [@Jon\_Axel](https://forums.digi.com/u/Jon_Axel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2021, 8:20am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/50-s1-modules-brick-randomly/22468 "2021-06-23T08:20:44Z")
We have had over 50 XBee S1 modules fail over the last six months. The modules are in a fleet of over 300 devices and failing randomly. The returned modules can be recovered using XCTU, but until we understand why they a… --- ## [How to connect to XBee via serial terminal?](https://forums.digi.com/t/how-to-connect-to-xbee-via-serial-terminal/21946)
**Author:** [@jtbourke](https://forums.digi.com/u/jtbourke)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2021, 10:21am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/how-to-connect-to-xbee-via-serial-terminal/21946 "2021-06-02T10:21:29Z")
I have two XBee modules connected to 2 PCs via usb using the XBee Grove Development boards. I am able to connect with XCTU on both PCs and type messages back and forth. Everything works great. What I’d like to do now i… --- ## [How can the receive buffer be cleared/flushed before using readDataFrom(...)?](https://forums.digi.com/t/how-can-the-receive-buffer-be-cleared-flushed-before-using-readdatafrom/18662)
**Author:** [@keplerian](https://forums.digi.com/u/keplerian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2021, 8:39am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/how-can-the-receive-buffer-be-cleared-flushed-before-using-readdatafrom/18662 "2021-01-29T08:39:04Z")
Is there a way to flush the receive message buffer before calling the readDataFrom function? If it is not flushed it may contain older messages from before the command. --- ## [Connecting a DHT11 sensor with XBee Series 2 without external microcontroller using Java](https://forums.digi.com/t/connecting-a-dht11-sensor-with-xbee-series-2-without-external-microcontroller-using-java/18684)
**Author:** [@Jserra](https://forums.digi.com/u/Jserra)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2021, 7:44am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/connecting-a-dht11-sensor-with-xbee-series-2-without-external-microcontroller-using-java/18684 "2021-01-28T07:44:58Z")
Hi! I am working in a project with Xbee Series 2 and Java, and I would to know how can I connect the digital output of DHT11 to a Xbee module’s input and read the samples from my Java app, because I have been looking for… --- ## [XBee-PRO rs485 settings](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-pro-rs485-settings/16684)
**Author:** [@gemenergy](https://forums.digi.com/u/gemenergy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2021, 12:15pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-pro-rs485-settings/16684 "2021-01-19T12:15:08Z")
HI There, I’m wondering if there is a manual of how to setup a basic RS485 communication. I have got 3 salve devices and 1 master which all have to communicate over RS485. The devices are at different locations so i ha… --- ## [Xbee 3 or Xbee 2](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-3-or-xbee-2/22071)
**Author:** [@RguStudent](https://forums.digi.com/u/RguStudent)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2020, 9:36am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-3-or-xbee-2/22071 "2020-12-21T09:36:55Z")
Hi there, For my final year engineering project im developing an environmental sensor network andXbee appears to be just what I need since I want to use an RF mesh. However Xbee 2 or Xbee 3? Im going to be using an ardu… --- ## [What parameter settings for XBP9B running the DP firmare in API mode for several nodes and one repeater](https://forums.digi.com/t/what-parameter-settings-for-xbp9b-running-the-dp-firmare-in-api-mode-for-several-nodes-and-one-repeater/21895)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Walther](https://forums.digi.com/u/Jonathan_Walther)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2020, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/what-parameter-settings-for-xbp9b-running-the-dp-firmare-in-api-mode-for-several-nodes-and-one-repeater/21895 "2020-10-15T13:15:20Z")
We are using the XBP9B with the DP firmware running in API mode to try to provide communications between a small number of XBee-equipped computers located along a stretch of highway. We would like to use one or more r… --- ## [how to run a connectport x2 from 24v](https://forums.digi.com/t/how-to-run-a-connectport-x2-from-24v/21762)
**Author:** [@nickwheeler](https://forums.digi.com/u/nickwheeler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2020, 3:03pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/how-to-run-a-connectport-x2-from-24v/21762 "2020-09-10T15:03:36Z")
I need to run several ConnectPort X2 devices in 24VDC vehicular applications and would like to know if anyone has done this before and could recommend a 24VDC to 12VDC converter and or offer any advice on caution areas a… --- ## [Change ID dinamically via AT commands (zigbee th reg)](https://forums.digi.com/t/change-id-dinamically-via-at-commands-zigbee-th-reg/21114)
**Author:** [@Scrogy](https://forums.digi.com/u/Scrogy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 1:45pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/change-id-dinamically-via-at-commands-zigbee-th-reg/21114 "2020-02-12T13:45:07Z")
Hi, I’m working with arduino and xbee s2c(zigbee th reg). Now I’m trying to make my particular system to pair the devices. First, I want to change one xbee to a “default” network(ID),then search for not registered xbe… --- ## [Is it possible to change the data rate of the “Digi XBee-PRO 900HP DigiMesh Kit” by software?](https://forums.digi.com/t/is-it-possible-to-change-the-data-rate-of-the-digi-xbee-pro-900hp-digimesh-kit-by-software/21076)
**Author:** [@david\_r\_004](https://forums.digi.com/u/david_r_004)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 3:23pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/is-it-possible-to-change-the-data-rate-of-the-digi-xbee-pro-900hp-digimesh-kit-by-software/21076 "2020-01-29T15:23:53Z")
Is it possible to change the data rate of the “Digi XBee-PRO 900HP DigiMesh Kit” by software? I know on the datasheet it says 10kbps or 200kbps but is their different devices for 10kbps or 200kbps, if so does the DigiMe… --- ## [Can I use one of the Xbee3 DIO pins to output a string](https://forums.digi.com/t/can-i-use-one-of-the-xbee3-dio-pins-to-output-a-string/20921)
**Author:** [@TrentJ](https://forums.digi.com/u/TrentJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 1:07pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/can-i-use-one-of-the-xbee3-dio-pins-to-output-a-string/20921 "2019-11-22T13:07:40Z")
I am reading values from an accelerometer, and storing these into a variable in java. Can i then output these through one of the DIO pins on the xbee grove board to a MSP430 or can ints that are sent wirelessly only be a… --- ## [Best practices for talking to XBee with Ruby, Node.js or Python?](https://forums.digi.com/t/best-practices-for-talking-to-xbee-with-ruby-node-js-or-python/12018)
**Author:** [@bethesda](https://forums.digi.com/u/bethesda)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2019, 2:13pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/best-practices-for-talking-to-xbee-with-ruby-node-js-or-python/12018 "2019-11-06T14:13:12Z")
I’m building a basic sensor system (remote thermometer sending data periodically) based upon Rob Faludi’s Wireless Sensor Networks book. However I prefer to use a Raspberry Pi with XBee as the base station vs. XBee/Ardu… --- ## [AT command mode not responding](https://forums.digi.com/t/at-command-mode-not-responding/17892)
**Author:** [@doc56](https://forums.digi.com/u/doc56)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2019, 1:59pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/at-command-mode-not-responding/17892 "2019-09-11T13:59:07Z")
I have my Xbee S1 module connected to the PC with a SparkFun XBee Explorer USB (https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11812). I’m trying to enter in AT command mode from XCTU console so I type “+++” and it responds “OK” as… --- ## [How can I add an external antenna to a module with a whip antenna?](https://forums.digi.com/t/how-can-i-add-an-external-antenna-to-a-module-with-a-whip-antenna/20370)
**Author:** [@Diapsid](https://forums.digi.com/u/Diapsid)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2019, 10:04am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/how-can-i-add-an-external-antenna-to-a-module-with-a-whip-antenna/20370 "2019-03-29T10:04:24Z")
I have an XBEE Pro ZB 2SC module with a whip antenna. Is it possible to connect an external antenna to the pads on the module? It looks like I should be able to solder an SMA jack to the board, but I’ve seen people say i… --- ## [XBee as a microcontroller](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-as-a-microcontroller/20162)
**Author:** [@joanba](https://forums.digi.com/u/joanba)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2019, 1:28pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-as-a-microcontroller/20162 "2019-01-10T13:28:03Z")
I’ve been using XBees directly connected to 1 sensor, sampling the sensor at regular intervals and sending it to a database. XBee has been working during 2 years without issues. I’ve used sleep modes to manage reads and … --- ## [XCTU Digi mesh wont launch on Ubuntu 16.04](https://forums.digi.com/t/xctu-digi-mesh-wont-launch-on-ubuntu-16-04/20094)
**Author:** [@Tilak](https://forums.digi.com/u/Tilak)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 5:40pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/xctu-digi-mesh-wont-launch-on-ubuntu-16-04/20094 "2018-12-20T17:40:20Z")
Had installed XCTU. But on launching it shows An error has occurred. See the log file /home/tilak/.eclipse/13786435\_linux\_gtk\_x86\_64/configuration/1544617204497.log. I installed Open JDK and eclipse. But still the pro… --- ## [How Setup Xbee S2C to 1uA of power Consumition.](https://forums.digi.com/t/how-setup-xbee-s2c-to-1ua-of-power-consumition/19884)
**Author:** [@FOliveira](https://forums.digi.com/u/FOliveira)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2018, 3:42pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/how-setup-xbee-s2c-to-1ua-of-power-consumition/19884 "2018-09-19T15:42:13Z")
Hi, I´m using Xbee S2C in very low power solution. Looking for Xbee/Xbee-PRO User Guide, Powerd-down current is 1 uA at 25ºC, but I´m having 30 uA at 25ºC. I configured module to optmized power consumption: CE = 0 S… --- ## [What packet size can be transmitted reliable? What is the internal wire to radio and radio to wire buffer size?](https://forums.digi.com/t/what-packet-size-can-be-transmitted-reliable-what-is-the-internal-wire-to-radio-and-radio-to-wire-buffer-size/19888)
**Author:** [@microlynx1](https://forums.digi.com/u/microlynx1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2018, 3:40pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/what-packet-size-can-be-transmitted-reliable-what-is-the-internal-wire-to-radio-and-radio-to-wire-buffer-size/19888 "2018-09-19T15:40:19Z")
--- ## [How do I add an XBee Gateway to an existing XBee network without resetting the network?](https://forums.digi.com/t/how-do-i-add-an-xbee-gateway-to-an-existing-xbee-network-without-resetting-the-network/19694)
**Author:** [@AndyDale](https://forums.digi.com/u/AndyDale)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 8:28am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/how-do-i-add-an-xbee-gateway-to-an-existing-xbee-network-without-resetting-the-network/19694 "2018-09-14T08:28:09Z")
I’ve successfully configured an XBee network using 7x XBee S2C devices. 2x XBee S2C units are configured as End Devices, Low Power (Battery Operated) Telemetry Devices which sleep for 300 seconds then very briefly wake … --- ## [Xbee and node-red : how to send command from coordinator listening continuously sensors data.](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-and-node-red-how-to-send-command-from-coordinator-listening-continuously-sensors-data/19648)
**Author:** [@chrisg1970](https://forums.digi.com/u/chrisg1970)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2018, 9:34am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-and-node-red-how-to-send-command-from-coordinator-listening-continuously-sensors-data/19648 "2018-09-07T09:34:16Z")
I just started to use node-red with xbee (using node-red-contrib-xbee module on a Rasbperry PI) I succeeded in listening data coming from sensors. Now I would like also to send commands to configure my remote modules. B… --- ## [The XBee S2C capable of using any 2.4GHz SMA antenna?](https://forums.digi.com/t/the-xbee-s2c-capable-of-using-any-2-4ghz-sma-antenna/19652)
**Author:** [@PPiera](https://forums.digi.com/u/PPiera)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2018, 10:21am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/the-xbee-s2c-capable-of-using-any-2-4ghz-sma-antenna/19652 "2018-06-26T10:21:32Z")
I’m planning to buy XBee S2C modules that can be connected with 2.4GHz Duck SMA antenna. My concern is about the compatibility of any 2.4GHz SMA antenna to the XBee module? These are my options: https://docs-apac.rs-on… --- ## [radio network using xbee S3B' s, data to webpage](https://forums.digi.com/t/radio-network-using-xbee-s3b-s-data-to-webpage/19451)
**Author:** [@redhunter](https://forums.digi.com/u/redhunter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/radio-network-using-xbee-s3b-s-data-to-webpage/19451 "2018-04-30T10:44:44Z")
Hi, I’ve been asked to look into a job where customer wants to monitor irrigation outlets, 20-30 sites spread over an area of approx 30km end to end, at this stage only 2 digital inputs are to be monitored, data to be re… --- ## [Where is the configuration saved ? Is it in eeprom ?](https://forums.digi.com/t/where-is-the-configuration-saved-is-it-in-eeprom/19402)
**Author:** [@ranchu](https://forums.digi.com/u/ranchu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2018, 11:10am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/where-is-the-configuration-saved-is-it-in-eeprom/19402 "2018-04-24T11:10:44Z")
Hello, When purchasing a new xbee, is it configured to use “transparent mode” by default (or “api mode” or escape mode") ? I see in datasheet: 1 - 2 1 = API-enabled 2 = API-enabled (w/escaped control characters… [Next page](https://forums.digi.com/c/xbee-xbee-gateway/other-rf-products/44.md?page=1)