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ZigBee module compatibility

Are the XBee series 2 modules from Digi compatible with other brands complying with the ZigBee standard?
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Xbee module , using X-CTU reset

I got this question and it might be really easy but its just something I have been wondering about I can't seem to be able to find the answer. When my baud rate in X-CTU isn't the same baudrate as my ...
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Xbee series 2 - router or end device firmware?

I am using multiple XBee Series 2 nodes in my home automation setup, however, I seem to be seeing unusual delays in packet delivery (around 1 or 2s). I have a single coordinator module and multiple ...
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Multiple xbees on same network

I have been looking at xbees recently but can't seem to find a tutorial on configuring and programming for 3 xbees on the same network - 1 to act as a master the other 2 respond as slaves, but the ...
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ZigBee Light Link and XBee interoperability

With the release of new products like Philips Hue, which claim to support ZigBee Light Link, I would be interested if there is any way to use existing Xbee modules to communicate with them? Would it ...
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Voltage divider for Xbee's ADC - what resistor values?

I have an analog sensor which outputs a value in range 0-3V depending on soil moisture. The Xbee's ADC requires a value between 0 and 1.2V. I was thinking about using a simple voltage divider: ...
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Simple and safe solution to control a power plug with Arduino or PC

What solutions are available to control a power plug (or even if possible a light socket), i.e. turning it On and Off? I have looked for xbee/zigbee solutions but there doesn't seem to be a solution ...
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What should I buy to set up this Arduino wireless captors network? [closed]

I want to make a Curling chronometer with 3 IR curtain barrier and 1 LCD display. When the first barrier is cut, the (XBee) ZigBee module send a message to the ZigBee module on the LCD board the same ...
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XBee dropping packets and actual data rate lower than expected

I am transmitting continuously at 9600 bps using the default configurations for both my XBees XB24-B. The communication is one way only, the transmitter is connected to the ATMega328 UART and the ...
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How to send data through XBee using ATMega328?

I bought Seeeduino Stalker UartsBee Two XBees When I physically connect (1), (2) and the computer USB, I can receive on my computer data sent by (1) at 115200 Kbps. But when I physically ...
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What is XBee and how is it different from Zigbee?

It's easy to get an introductory explanation of Zigbee. Zigbee on Wikipedia Home networking with Zigbee Zigbee alliance But technical information on XBee seems harder to find. It's unclear to me ...
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Using X-CTU to setup XBee modem

I recently got an XBee Pro Series 2.5 and another XBee Series 2.5 as listed here: http://www.littlebirdelectronics.com/products/XBee-2mW-Series-2.5-Chip-Antenna.html ...