XK-Z11-S Digi International, XK-Z11-S Datasheet - Page 19

• Manufacturer Part Number: XK-Z11-S
• Description: ZIGBEE MODULE DEVELOPMENT KIT
• Manufacturer: Digi International
• Series: XBee™r
• Type: Transceiver, ZigBeer

Specifications of XK-Z11-S

• Frequency: 2.4GHz
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Other names: 602-1193

Managing the Network
Using Gateways
Understanding Cloud Connectivity
Now that you have an RF network running, it is important to know how to manage the
network. X-CTU software and the various RF module features provide good tools for
on-site XBee configuration, firmware upgrades, and network diagnostics. However, in
many cases it is necessary for the end user to be able to perform these functions
from a remote location via the Internet. Digi has solved this problem by creating RF-
to-Internet gateways to allow monitoring and control of your RF network through the
Internet.
In the diagram above, a Digi ConnectPort gateway is used to connect an RF network
(plus other peripherals) to the Internet via either the Ethernet port or a cellular WAN
connection. Note that gateways are programmable and can also be used to run local
monitoring/control of the RF network, with or without Internet connectivity. See
www.digi.com/products/wirelessdropinnetworking/gateways
gateways.
On a larger scale, the next task is to manage several gateways with multiple RF
networks. Challenges with managing gateways include knowledge of IP addresses,
access through firewalls, security and reliability of servers, scalability as the number
of gateways grows, and ongoing maintenance for each of these functions. iDigi™
Manager Pro is Digi’s device management solution.
iDigi Manager Pro is a subscription-based solution that offers robust network
management capability and on-demand scalability hosted on a high-availability,
commercial-class cloud platform. iDigi is monitored by Digi’s operations organization
continuously and provides both Tier 1 and Tier 2 support.
Section 4: Exploring Advanced Configurations
for an overview of Digi
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