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QSG102: Thread Border Router Add-On Kit
Quick-Start Guide
The Silicon Labs Thread Border Router Add-On Kit (RD-0004-
0201) adds a border router demonstration system to the EM35x
Development Kit (EM35x-DEV) or EFR32 Mighty Gecko Wireless
SoC Start Kit (SLWSTK6000A).
This document describes the Thread Border Router Kit, how to setup required hardware
and install required software, and how to demonstrate the Thread Border Router.
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KEY FEATURES
• Set up the Thread Border Router Hard-
ware
• Set up the Thread End Node Hardware
• Install Simplicity Studio
• Install the Border Router Software
• Install the Thread End Device Software
• Install the Android or iOS Device Software
• Demonstrate the Thread Border Router
• Resources
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- Page 1 QSG102: Thread Border Router Add-On Kit Quick-Start Guide The Silicon Labs Thread Border Router Add-On Kit (RD-0004- 0201) adds a border router demonstration system to the EM35x KEY FEATURES Development Kit (EM35x-DEV) or EFR32 Mighty Gecko Wireless • Set up the Thread Border Router Hard- SoC Start Kit (SLWSTK6000A).
- Page 2 QSG102: Thread Border Router Add-On Kit Quick-Start Guide Introduction Introduction A border router is an essential component of a Thread network that manages the traffic between the Thread network and adjacent IP networks. A border router facilitates a number of key capabilities including the following: •...
- Page 3 QSG102: Thread Border Router Add-On Kit Quick-Start Guide Set Up the Thread Border Router Hardware Set Up the Thread Border Router Hardware Unpack the Thread Border Router The Thread Border Router Add-On Kit contains: • Raspberry Pi 2 Model B with case, also referred to as the Thread Border Router •...
- Page 4 QSG102: Thread Border Router Add-On Kit Quick-Start Guide Set Up the Thread End Node Hardware Set Up the Thread End Node Hardware The EM35x-DEV or SLWSTK6000A development kit is required to set up Thread End Node hardware and obtain a software registration and support key.
- Page 5 QSG102: Thread Border Router Add-On Kit Quick-Start Guide Set Up the Thread End Node Hardware Option 1: Order the EFR32 Mighty Gecko Wireless SoC Starter Kit (Preferred) This is the preferred kit for Thread End Nodes because of the performance improvements available with the EFR32 Mighty Gecko. The EFR32 Mighty Gecko Wireless SoC Starter Kit includes the following: •...
- Page 6 QSG102: Thread Border Router Add-On Kit Quick-Start Guide Install Simplicity Studio Install Simplicity Studio Simplicity Studio is required to flash Thread end node firmware. Refer to QSG113: Getting Started with Silicon Labs Thread, for a detailed tutorial. The tutorial includes installation and configuration instructions, and describes the process for compiling and running an example for the EM35x or EFR32MG devices.
- Page 7 QSG102: Thread Border Router Add-On Kit Quick-Start Guide Install the Border Router Software Install the Border Router Software The following instructions describe how to install software on the USB Thread Adapter NCP and the Border Router hardware. Install the Thread Border Router Operating System and Packages The Thread Border Router package include the border router application, IP driver application, commissioning application, web applica- tion, and all required drivers and support packages.
- Page 8 QSG102: Thread Border Router Add-On Kit Quick-Start Guide Install the Thread End Device Software Install the Thread End Device Software Pre-compiled Thread end node firmware files are distributed with the Thread Border Router file system and provide options for using commissioning or pre-commissioned configuration.
- Page 9 QSG102: Thread Border Router Add-On Kit Quick-Start Guide Install the Android or iOS Device Software Install the Android or iOS Device Software An Android or iOS handset or tablet with the Thread Group commissioning app is required to commission Thread end devices when commissioning is selected as described in Install the Border Router Software and Install the Thread End Device Software.
- Page 10 QSG102: Thread Border Router Add-On Kit Quick-Start Guide Demonstrate the Thread Border Router Demonstrate the Thread Border Router Start the Border Router Power on the Thread Border Router. Start the End Nodes Power on each Thread End Node. Each device has a 64-bit EUI and a fixed, eight-digit, base32 joining passphrase (also called the Joining Device Credential) derived from the EUI, both of which are required by the commissioning application.
- Page 11 QSG102: Thread Border Router Add-On Kit Quick-Start Guide Demonstrate the Thread Border Router Figure 3 - Thread Commissioning App Monitor and Control the Thread Devices (Border Router Web Server Method) – Basic Demonstration Connect to the Thread Border Router Wi-Fi Access Point. Select the SSID “Silicon Labs Thread ABCD,” where "ABCD" is an arbitrary hex number, and enter the passphrase “solutions”...
- Page 12 QSG102: Thread Border Router Add-On Kit Quick-Start Guide Demonstrate the Thread Border Router Figure 4 - Web Browser Device UI Monitor and Control the Thread Devices (CoAP over IPv6 Method) – Advanced Demonstration It is possible to use a CoAP application such as the Copper plugin for Mozilla Firefox to send CoAP messages to Thread End Nodes. In the examples below the Thread End Node global address is 2001:db8:385:9318:497a:3ebb:2be8:dd8e.
- Page 13 QSG102: Thread Border Router Add-On Kit Quick-Start Guide Next Steps Next Steps The next steps include modifying and compiling the Thread End Node firmware and Thread Border Router software. Refer to UG116: Developing Custom Border Router Applications for more information.
- Page 14 QSG102: Thread Border Router Add-On Kit Quick-Start Guide Resources 10 Resources 10.1 Getting started with Thread http://www.silabs.com/products/wireless/Pages/thread-getting-started.aspx 10.2 Thread Training Center http://www.silabs.com/products/wireless/Pages/thread-networking-learning-center.aspx 10.3 Documentation • QSG101: EM35x Development Kit Quick-Start Guide (included in development kit) • QSG113: Getting Started with Silicon Labs Thread •...
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