Part 1 – setting up the ZigBee modules
Follow the steps to easily set up the ZigBee modules:
The first thing we have to do is to install the XCTU software from the Digi website at http://www.digi.com/support/productdetail?pid=3352&type=utilities.
The next thing we have to do is to install the first ZigBee module in what is called a "discovery board." This is an adapter that allows us to talk to the module using a virtual serial port.
You will need the FTDI USB drivers installed before connecting the discovery board to your computer. These drivers are available at http://www.ftdichip.com/FTDrivers.htm.
When you first plug in the discovery board, you will get a New hardware found message and your operating system will install a virtual serial port. Depending on your operating system, it will show up in your device manager as "USB Serial Port" and your OS will assign it a com number. In my case, it was assigned com 9. The following image is of my development system hardware:
ZigBee discovery...
