Digi XBee 3 User Manual

Get started with the XBee Smart Modem Update the device and cellular firmware using XCTU
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Update the device and cellular firmware using XCTU
You should use XCTU to update the device firmware on your XBee 3 to the most recent version. This
ensures that you can take advantage of all the latest fixes and features. XCTU will update the device
firmware, and if needed, XCTU will attempt to update your cellular firmware. Upgrading the cellular
component firmware requires USBDirect.
Update the device and cellular firmware using XCTU and USBDirect access.
Check for cellular registration and connection
In the following examples, proper cellular network registration and address assignment must occur
successfully. The LED on the development board blinks when the XBee is registered to the cellular
network; see Associate LED functionality. If the LEDremains solid, registration has not occurred
properly.
Registration can take several minutes.
Note Make sure you are in an area with adequate cellular network reception or the XBee will not
make the connection.
Note Check the antenna connections if the device has trouble connecting to the network.
In addition to the LED confirmation, you can check the AT commands below in XCTU to check the
registration and connection.
To view these commands:
1. Open XCTU.
2. Add a device to XCTU.
3.
Click the Configuration working mode button.
4. Select a device from the Radio Modules list. XCTU displays the current firmware settings for
that device.
5. Update to the latest firmware.
Note To search for an ATcommand in XCTU, use the search box .
The relevant commands are:
n AI (Association Indication) reads 0 when the device successfully registers to the cellular
network. If it reads 23 it is connecting to the Internet; 22 means it is registering to the cellular
network.
n MY (Module IPAddress) should display a valid IPaddress. If it reads 0.0.0.0, it has not
registered yet.
Note To read a command's value, click the Read button next to the command.
Cellular service
Digi now offers Cellular Bundled Service plans. This service includes pre-configured cellular data
options that are ideal for IoT applications, bundled together with Digi Remote Manager for customers

Digi XBee 3 Specifications

General

Brand	Digi
Model	XBee 3
Category	Modem
Language	English