Migrating From The 802.15.4 Protocol - AG Electronica XBee 2 Series Manual

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Appendix C: Migrating from the 802.15.4
ZigBee Command Set
API / AT Firmware Versions
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Protocol
This following are some of the differences in the ZigBee firmware assuming familiarity with the
802.15.4 application:
• ZigBee Command Set
• Address Assignment
• API / AT Firmware Versions
Also, refer to the "Getting Started" section for more information.
Modified Commands
• CH - Read Only command that displays the operating channel that was selected from SC.
• MY - Read Only command that displays the assigned 16-bit network address of the device.
• AI - ZigBee definitions added to this command. See documentation.
• A1, A2 and CE commands are not supported.
New Commands
• NJ (Node Join Time) - This value determines how long a Coordinator or Router will allow other
devices to join to it. This command is supported on Coordinators & Routers only.
• MP (16-bit Parent Network Address). This value represents the 16-bit parent network address
of the module.
• BH (Broadcast Hops). This value sets the maximum number of hops for each broadcast data
transmission. Setting this to 0 will use the maximum number of hops.
The 802.15.4 firmware supports the AP command for setting the module into No API (AP=0), API
without escaping (AP=1), or API with escaping (AP=2) modes. The first digit in the 802.15.4
firmware versions is a '1'.
The ZigBee firmware comes in different versions to support the API interface (AP 1, 2 modes) or
the AT command set (AP 0 mode). The first digit in the ZigBee firmware versions is an '8'.
The following is a list of firmware versions:
• 1.0xx - Coordinator, AT Command support (Transparent Mode)
• 1.1xx - Coordinator, API support (AP 1, 2)
• 1.2xx - Router, End Device, AT Command support (Transparent Mode)
• 1.3xx - Router, End Device, API support (AP 1, 2)
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