XBEE Wifi modems become non-responsive

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We have an “epidemic” problem with XBEE Wifi modules.
Over 1 week 5+ modules have become unresponsive.

At first the modules work flawlessly, but at some point after powercycling, they become unresponsive.

We then place module in Digi dev board, and observe the following: Module will accept firmware upgrades, but only version 101x will give us back command prompt… 102x versions cause module to become completely unresponsive (even to break+reset procedure).

When running 101x versions we dont get a connection to the Access Point (WPA2), so that is not a work-around.

We have 1000uF cap on VCC. System is powered by 3.6V lithium, running around 3.3V, but even with 3.3V bench supply attached, symptoms above are the same.

PS: We also run XBEE PRO modules in the same hardware and these modules work flawlessly.

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Hi Sep6,

interesting problem. how old are these modules? you can tell by looking at the sticker on their bottom

if you leave a new wifi module on the digi prototype board does it develop the same symptoms?

pretty insightful blurb on how to design the power supply (pg. 14-15):
http://ftp1.digi.com/support/documentation/90002124_G.pdf

Keith