Get started with the XBee Smart Modem
This section describes how to connect the hardware in the XBee, and provides some examples you can
use to communicate with the device.
You should perform all of the steps below in the order shown.
1. Identify the kit contents
2. Connect the hardware
3. Install and upgrade XCTU
4. Use one of the following methods to verify your cellular connection:
n Connect to the Echo server
n Connect to the ELIZA server
n Connect to the Daytime server
Optional steps
You can review the information in these steps for more XBee connection examples and examples of
how to use MicroPython.
1. Review additional connection examples to help you learn how to use the device. See XBee
connection examples.
2. Review introductory MicroPython examples. You can use MicroPython to enhance the
intelligence of the XBee to enable you to do edge-computing by adding business logic in
MicroPython, rather than using external components.
n Example: hello world
n Example: turn on an LED
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