X-Bee range testing driving me crazy!

[Thepickel]

Hola guys!

I am currently trying to do a range test with two xbee-pro xsc (S3B) and it’s driving my crazy!
I am using two xbee both connected to interface development board’s and have one installed into my computer through USB and I have one development board installed through a power supply.
When I go to range test on xctu it always reads local device does not support range test, while the getting started guide clearly says it does. Any advice?

Thank you
Mario!

[MikeN]

Range test relies on a “loop back” either as an RS-232 loop back adapter that is plugged on to the remote radios RS-232 port, or if using a Digi USB board the newer version has some pins labeled loop back that you can short with the supplied jumper connector. If you are using RS-232 and have no loop back device you can cobble one up with a simple paper clip shorting out Din and Dout (pins 2 & 3)…