# \#xbee-range-test-help **URL:** https://forums.digi.com/tag/xbee-range-test-help/1344.md [Latest](https://forums.digi.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.digi.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.digi.com/tags.md) --- ## [How to achieve the throughput in SX868 datasheet](https://forums.digi.com/t/how-to-achieve-the-throughput-in-sx868-datasheet/23294)
**Author:** [@cac](https://forums.digi.com/u/cac)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 11:43am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/how-to-achieve-the-throughput-in-sx868-datasheet/23294 "2022-11-22T11:43:55Z")
I’m using two SX868 modules with XCTU to perform a throughput test. The result is around 10 kbits/s with it in high data rate mode, but the datasheet suggests that it should be possible to achieve 32kbits/s. I have trie… --- ## [Xbee - with or without Arduino ?](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-with-or-without-arduino/22706)
**Author:** [@LunnaElla](https://forums.digi.com/u/LunnaElla)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2021, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-with-or-without-arduino/22706 "2021-11-16T10:55:17Z")
Hello! I am designing an embedded project named curtain control for some purpose, I want to confirm should I use Xbee with arduino or without arduino for its proper working? I designed a curtain control and in designing… --- ## [Xbee Pro S2C sensors disconnect in the range of 500 meters and don't connect again even if they come closer.](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-pro-s2c-sensors-disconnect-in-the-range-of-500-meters-and-dont-connect-again-even-if-they-come-closer/22277)
**Author:** [@mfurkannargul](https://forums.digi.com/u/mfurkannargul)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-pro-s2c-sensors-disconnect-in-the-range-of-500-meters-and-dont-connect-again-even-if-they-come-closer/22277 "2021-04-20T12:40:55Z")
Xbee sensors disconnect in 500 meters and don’t connect back even if we make them come closer. The reason for this issue could be that Routers might be trying to find a new leader when they couldn’t get data from the Coo… --- ## [SX 868 DevKit (XK8X-DMS-0) has -40dbm @ 5 cm distance](https://forums.digi.com/t/sx-868-devkit-xk8x-dms-0-has-40dbm-5-cm-distance/21797)
**Author:** [@Taru](https://forums.digi.com/u/Taru)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2020, 9:14am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/sx-868-devkit-xk8x-dms-0-has-40dbm-5-cm-distance/21797 "2020-09-21T09:14:27Z")
Hello, during my first tests with the SX 868 DevKit (XK8X-DMS-0) i got -40dbm in the range test while both devices had only a distance of 5 cm. I would like to know, what i did wrong because this value is for my underst… --- ## [Bad Range with XBee S2D](https://forums.digi.com/t/bad-range-with-xbee-s2d/20662)
**Author:** [@MariusS](https://forums.digi.com/u/MariusS)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2019, 11:42am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/bad-range-with-xbee-s2d/20662 "2019-07-26T11:42:33Z")
Hello, wanted to ask if anybody get better ranges with the XBee ZigBee S2D module with integrated antenna and +8 dBm output power. I get only 13 meters through 2 small (15 cm) walls and only 22 meters at line of sight.… --- ## [Am i stuck with one xbee on the control computer for every xbee remote? Which unit is recommend for such a use case?](https://forums.digi.com/t/am-i-stuck-with-one-xbee-on-the-control-computer-for-every-xbee-remote-which-unit-is-recommend-for-such-a-use-case/20635)
**Author:** [@jwoodyu](https://forums.digi.com/u/jwoodyu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2019, 9:28am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/am-i-stuck-with-one-xbee-on-the-control-computer-for-every-xbee-remote-which-unit-is-recommend-for-such-a-use-case/20635 "2019-07-16T09:28:41Z")
I need to send serial information to 2 -3 Arduino simultaneously over RF, 1000’ line of sight. It is very little info for a simple display. There are soo many options i am looking for the most direct, simple and cost eff… --- ## [Is there a way to do Xbee Range test using Serial with arduino or similar, without XCTU?](https://forums.digi.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-do-xbee-range-test-using-serial-with-arduino-or-similar-without-xctu/19906)
**Author:** [@hondrix](https://forums.digi.com/u/hondrix)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2018, 11:46am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-do-xbee-range-test-using-serial-with-arduino-or-similar-without-xctu/19906 "2018-09-28T11:46:27Z")
I’m using Xbees S2C and i need to get the dB power from 2 Modules, similar to range test from XCTU. But the thing is, i need to do it via serial communication with Arduino. So i need to make the Arduino send via serial… --- ## [What is the range of XBEE pro S1 device ?? I am not able to get more than 200m in line of sight.](https://forums.digi.com/t/what-is-the-range-of-xbee-pro-s1-device-i-am-not-able-to-get-more-than-200m-in-line-of-sight/18905)
**Author:** [@SHYAM\_NARAYAN\_PATEL](https://forums.digi.com/u/SHYAM_NARAYAN_PATEL)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2017, 9:49am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/what-is-the-range-of-xbee-pro-s1-device-i-am-not-able-to-get-more-than-200m-in-line-of-sight/18905 "2017-11-15T09:49:12Z")
Hi, I have done range test of ZigBee XBEE Pro s1 module. But I was not able to get more than 200m in the line of sight. PL TX Power Level: Highest\[4\]. --- ## [Changing throughput rate of communication between 2 Xbee](https://forums.digi.com/t/changing-throughput-rate-of-communication-between-2-xbee/18151)
**Author:** [@shailendra0408](https://forums.digi.com/u/shailendra0408)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2017, 2:28pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/changing-throughput-rate-of-communication-between-2-xbee/18151 "2017-05-31T14:28:33Z")
Hello Everyone I work for a startup in Bangalore. We are using Digi Xbee 865LP and we found that Range of two xbee communicating to each other even at LOS is not too much (not more than 100 meter) in a urban area. We a… --- ## [range issues in XBEE S2C module](https://forums.digi.com/t/range-issues-in-xbee-s2c-module/18107)
**Author:** [@Sheetal\_Kasar](https://forums.digi.com/u/Sheetal_Kasar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 8:38am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/range-issues-in-xbee-s2c-module/18107 "2017-03-07T08:38:26Z")
I am using XBEE S2C module as a coordinator,router and end device. My products are in ready to dispatch state, but I am facing a problem of range. Two end devices are kept at same positions besides each other and coordi… --- ## [While doing range test with end device , router and coordinator, Local and Remote RSSI Indicates what???](https://forums.digi.com/t/while-doing-range-test-with-end-device-router-and-coordinator-local-and-remote-rssi-indicates-what/17118)
**Author:** [@Ajith](https://forums.digi.com/u/Ajith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2016, 4:42am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/while-doing-range-test-with-end-device-router-and-coordinator-local-and-remote-rssi-indicates-what/17118 "2016-07-28T04:42:04Z")
Non routing Coordinator XbeeDM 865 LP is connected to Laptop and XCTU software. There is also one Router and a Non Routing module (end device) . From Xctu Range Test tool I am able to discover Router and Non routing mo… --- ## [Can´t see test range page, pop-up windows is all gray , the XCTU is Ver.Version: 6.2.0 Build ID: 20150508-6](https://forums.digi.com/t/can-t-see-test-range-page-pop-up-windows-is-all-gray-the-xctu-is-ver-version-6-2-0-build-id-20150508-6/15783)
**Author:** [@garellano](https://forums.digi.com/u/garellano)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2015, 12:36pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/can-t-see-test-range-page-pop-up-windows-is-all-gray-the-xctu-is-ver-version-6-2-0-build-id-20150508-6/15783 "2015-11-17T12:36:14Z")
Can´t see test range page, pop-up windows is all gray , the XCTU is Ver.Version: 6.2.0 Build ID: 20150508-6 --- ## [Why I cannot run the Range Test?](https://forums.digi.com/t/why-i-cannot-run-the-range-test/15564)
**Author:** [@VlrMss](https://forums.digi.com/u/VlrMss)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2015, 10:14am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/why-i-cannot-run-the-range-test/15564 "2015-11-13T10:14:20Z")
I just unpacked my 865/868 LP Development Kit and I referred to Digi XBee 865/868 LP Development Kit Getting Started Kit (Part number 90002127 B ) to testing the kit. The problem is that my Range Test doesn’t work, it a… --- ## [Improvements for indoor range?](https://forums.digi.com/t/improvements-for-indoor-range/14420)
**Author:** [@Nils](https://forums.digi.com/u/Nils)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2015, 8:17am UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/improvements-for-indoor-range/14420 "2015-02-27T08:17:45Z")
Hi all, First of all - sorry for my bad english! I just started with some XBee-Pros 802.15.4 (International)! After a first test I tried to see the maximum range for our indoor-usecase: We have RS-232 communication to… --- ## [Xbee pro s1 distance problem](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-pro-s1-distance-problem/14059)
**Author:** [@pie82](https://forums.digi.com/u/pie82)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2014, 3:01pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/xbee-pro-s1-distance-problem/14059 "2014-12-10T15:01:26Z")
Hi, I am using 4 series 1 xbee module 2.4ghz PRO s1 with digimesh fw version 8070. They works fine and are connected together in a mesh network that i can discover using the xctu software, but there is a problem, i am … --- ## [Range test with XBee Pro s1 problems](https://forums.digi.com/t/range-test-with-xbee-pro-s1-problems/12978)
**Author:** [@jhangir](https://forums.digi.com/u/jhangir)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2014, 11:45pm UTC](https://forums.digi.com/t/range-test-with-xbee-pro-s1-problems/12978 "2014-06-02T23:45:37Z")
I have two XBee’s set up on two different computers I ran the test query and they both came up fine. Both of them are set to the same chanel same baud rate and same Pan ID. When I run the range test on both PC’s at the s…