Forming a Wi-SUN network allows your devices to communicate wirelessly over a mesh topology, enabling distributed sensing, monitoring, and control applications.
To form a network, all of its devices must have a common network configuration:
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Network name |
The name of the Wi-SUN network |
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Regulatory Domain |
The regulatory or operational domain in which the network operates (e.g., NA for North America).
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Channel Plan ID |
The identifier for the channel plan in use (defines frequency usage). |
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PHY Operating Mode ID |
The identifier for the physical layer mode (modulation, data rate, etc.). |
| It is recommended to configure the authorization and authentication mechanism for each device joining the network. See Understand authentication and device identity for more information. |
These are the steps to form a simple network:
Step 1: Configure the border router
The XBee Hive for Wi-SUN is the first device to configure because it is the core of the network. It is the one that lets remote nodes join and it is in charge of handling the routing and security.
To form the network with your XBee Hive for Wi-SUN device:
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Enable the Wi-SUN Border Router feature.
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Configure network parameters listed in the introduction of this page to your preferred values: Network name, Channel Plan ID, and PHY Operating Mode ID.
You can configure the network parameters of a XBee Hive for Wi-SUN device in different ways. See Change settings for more information.
| To get more in-depth information about the network parameters that can be configured in a XBee Hive for Wi-SUN device, see Wi-SUN network settings. |
Step 2: Configure the remote nodes
Once the network is established, configure your XBee for Wi-SUN devices to connect. Use the following AT commands to set up the network:
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Network Name |
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Channel Plan |
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PHY Operating Mode |
| The regulatory domain in a XBee for Wi-SUN matches the R? (Region Code) and it is read-only to comply with worldwide certifications. The regulatory domain of your border router and XBee devices must match and be appropriate for the region where the network will be deployed. |
To join the network formed by the border router with your XBee for Wi-SUN devices:
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Configure network parameters listed above to match the values set in the border router: Network name, Channel Plan ID, and PHY Operating Mode ID.
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Write the changes so they persist across reboots.
You can configure the network parameters of a XBee Hive for Wi-SUN device in different ways. See Change settings for more information.
Aside from the network settings, you must:
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Ensure your devices are allowed to join the network. For detailed authorization steps and examples, see Wi-SUN authorization settings.
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Ensure your devices can authenticate. Use the same CA and identity requirements configured on the border router. See Understand authentication and device identity for more information.
Once everything is done, you can ensure your devices join the network by monitoring their AI (Association Indication) setting.
