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Product category: Wireless process sensors
News Release from: Digi International | Subject: XBee wall router
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial Team on 11 December 2007

XBee wall router extends ZigBee networks

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Digi International has introduced the XBee wall router, a ZigBee router used to expand a ZigBee network range, by plugging into standard power sockets

The XBee wall routers are easy-to-install building blocks for self-healing ZigBee networks, and are ideal for creating robust Drop-in Networks "The XBee wall router has a small form factor and, with its ease of deployment, it is perfect for creating Drop-in Networks," said Larry Kraft, senior vice president of sales and marketing, Digi International: "Installation is easy and completely unobtrusive"

The XBee wall router is designed to patch areas within a ZigBee network where signal erosion or loss occurs due to distance limitations or air interference.

It also creates multiple pathways, increasing the redundancy of mesh communications to ensure maximum network reliability.

The XBee wall router can be used with Digi ConnectPort X gateways, XBee embedded modules, XBee adapters or XBee sensors to "drop-in" end-to-end device networks without the need for a wired network infrastructure.

It includes two environmental sensors for temperature and light that allow customers using the ConnectPort X gateway to receive data for environmental monitoring and control.

It also features a built-in mounting tab that allows the wall router to be securely screwed into standard wall sockets using the existing mounting screw hole.

This prevents accidental unplugging of the device and reduces the risk of theft or vandalism.

The XBee wall router is now available for USD79 manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP).

Drop-in Networking solutions provide the ability to network devices or groups of devices where no pre-deployed networking infrastructure exists or where access to an existing infrastructure is prohibited.

Digi International, the leader in device networking for business, develops reliable products and technologies to connect and securely manage local or remote electronic devices over the network or via the web, and offers the highest levels of performance, flexibility and quality.

Digi markets its products through a global network of distributors and resellers, systems integrators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

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