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Wireless,ZigBee,XBee-PRO Extended Range Embedded RF Module with U.FL connector

Former Member over 14 years ago

I have 3 Xbee RF module. But I noticed that the U.FL antennae is not included in the package.

Can I use this without the antennae?

Is there any difference in terms of distance range between with and witout the antennae? If yes, what are those?

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Former Member over 14 years ago

Yes, they can be used without an antenna. Infact, i used the RPSMA xBee without its Duck antenna and it worked fine upto a very good range (a few meters).
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Former Member over 14 years ago

Yes, they can be used without an antenna. Infact, i used the RPSMA xBee without its Duck antenna and it worked fine upto a very good range (a few meters).
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Former Member over 14 years ago in reply to Former Member

Thanks. now my next problem is how to assign an ID to 3 XBee RF modules.
I have 3 Arduino Uno Boards, 3 XBee Shields and 3 XBee RF modules.
Can I use my existing hardwares to assign an ID to 3 XBee RF modules?
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Former Member over 14 years ago in reply to Former Member

I think what you need to do is set up a PAN ID in each xBee. For this, open up X-CTU and go to its last tab (can't remember the name), where there is a Read Button. Then, find PAN ID setting below, which by default is 3332 (guessing!) and change it to the one you like. Also, for setting up a co-ordinator xBee and end-devices for a Mesh Netwrok, you may want to look at this site: http://www.faludi.com/projects/zigbee/
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