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Load firmware

To load DigiMesh 2.4 firmware on an existing Zigbee or 802.154 device, use the following instructions.

1. Verify that your device's part number (listed on the label) is included in the list shown in Background.
2. Install the device in a Digi development board and connect it to your PC.
3. The next steps involve loading firmware using XCTU. To download XCTU and read detailed instructions about it, go to:
   https://www.digi.com/products/xbee-rf-solutions/xctu-software/xctu
4. When you get to the Update firmware dialog box, in the Function set area, click the DigiMesh 2.4 option, and the newest firmware version.
5. Click Update and follow the instructions.
6. When the updating process successfully completes, your device runs DigiMesh 2.4 firmware. You can change back to Zigbee or 802.15.4 firmware at any time by following the same process and selecting the function set, which specifies whether you want to use the Zigbee, 802.15.4, or DigiMesh 2.4 protocol.