AMX NXR-ZGW/-ZRP manual Mesh Network Arrangements, Single PAN ID installations

Page 12

Overview

Mesh Network Arrangements

The following installations depend upon the criteria for the network. A home installation would perhaps only need one NXR-ZGW or PAN ID where a commercial installation might require a NXR-ZGW and several NXR-ZRPs.

When adding a ZigBee network to a NetLinx master, an Ethernet switch or hub must be added to the master for proper function of the ZigBee network.

Single PAN ID installations

After you have installed the NXR-ZGW, you should consider the arrangement of devices. The following is an example where there is only one NXR-ZGW in the installation and thus only one PAN ID with which to contend.

1 hop

NetLinx Master

CAT5 Ethernet	NXR-ZGW
connection	(Coordinator)

Mio R-4

FIG. 3 Single PAN ID Network

Multiple PAN ID installations

A more commercial application of the NXR-ZGW is having multiple gateways and specific devices operating in close proximity of each other. End devices and repeaters of different networks can operate side-by-side without interference if they have different PAN ID numbers. See Setting up a

Network section on page 23 for setting the PAN ID and adding device EUI Addresses.

6	NXR-ZGW/-ZRP

Image 12

Contents NXR-ZGW/-ZRP AMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer Software License and Warranty Agreement Page Table of Contents Device Configuration NXR-ZGW Specifications NXR-ZGW FG5791-01 SpecificationsOverview NXA-WAP 2403A 3 dBI Antenna FG2255-20 NXR-ZRP Specifications NXR-ZRP FG5791-02 SpecificationsFront and Rear Components of the NXR-ZRP How ZigBee works Network structureSingle PAN ID installations Multiple PAN ID installationsMesh Network Arrangements FCC Compliance Multiple PAN ID NetworkNXR-ZGW/-ZRP Installation Things to Consider Before StartingLocation and Antenna Direction Connecting the NXR-ZGW to a LAN Connecting Power to the NXR-ZGW and NXR-ZRPConnecting the Optional Accessory Antennas Determining the Power SourceTable top installation of the NXR-ZGW and NXR-ZRP Using the PSN NetLinx connector for powerRack mounting the NXR-ZGW and NXR-ZRP NXR-ZGW/-ZRP Setting up a Network NXR-ZGW/-ZRP NXR-ZGW Browser-based Configuration Manager Pages Summary of Gateway SettingsSummary Determining the IP settings of the NXR-ZGW Determining the PAN settings of the NXR-ZGWRebooting the Configuration Manager Checking the firmware versionConfiguration Network IP SettingsSetting the IP Address IP AddressSetting the DNS Address User SettingsSetting a new username and password User SettingsEnabling and disabling the wireless network Connecting an NXR-ZRP to the network for the first timePersonal Area Network PAN NetworkSetting the PAN channel Connecting a Repeater to the GatewayConnections Finding a device’s EUI addressFinding the device’s description Determining the device typeDetermining the device link quality Checking the device link statusPAN Device Details PAN Device DetailsPutting a device on the Access List Removing a device from the Access ListLocating the device Changing a Connected Device descriptionChanging a device’s ZigBee networking information Allowing firmware updates to individual devices Allowing firmware updates to all devices on a networkUtilities Device FirmwareConnection Log Determining the connection status of a deviceFinding the device’s Icsp number Connection LogTraffic Log Traffic LogFinding the device traffic NXR-ZGW/-ZRP Device Configuration Before beginning the Upgrade processSending Firmware to The NXR-ZGW Upgrading The NXR-ZGW via An IP AddressAssigning Communication Settings and TCP/IP Settings Verifying and Upgrading the device firmware via an IPSelect the device’s firmware file from the Files section FIG Using the ID Button to Change the NXR-ZGW’s Device Number NXR-ZGW/-ZRP It’s Your World Take Control