Configuration

Network configuration is the process of setting your network characteristics. Configure the network before pairing the wireless devices:

1. Click > select Configuration.

2. Configure your network as follows:

   • Channels: The ZigBee standard defines 15 channels, all within the 2.4 GHz radio band. ZigBee channels are numbered 11-25, but they overlap many of the same frequencies as Wi-Fi channels 1-11.

   • PAN ID: Each ZigBee network is defined with a unique PAN (personal area network) identifier (ID), which is common among all devices of the same network. ZigBee devices are either preconfigured with a PAN ID to join, or they can discover nearby networks and select a PAN ID to join.

     NOTE: Change the PAN number each time you change the Hybrid Module. If multiple ZigBee networks are operating within range of each other, each should have unique PAN IDs.

   • Network key: The network encryption key size is 128 bits which is 16 hexadecimal values between 0 x 00 and 0 x FF. The payload of ZigBee messages is encrypted by the network key. The network key is exchanged with a device on pairing.

   • Automatic network close time (minutes): The amount of minutes it takes the network (after opening) to automatically close itself.

   • Debug logging: Enable/disable ZigBee debug logging. You can see the debug logs in Logs.

3. Click Save.