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Step 2Working with XCTU
Now that we have XCTU installed, and ready to go, let's take a moment to look around.
The main window has a row of tabs across the top. The main tabs that we want to focus on for this instructable will be PC settings, and modem configuration. Since we will discuss those in more detail later, let's take a moment to look at the other two.
Range test, and Terminal.
Range Test is a built in test to check your xbees communication range. This is useful to check range in different locations, and situations. A range will vary based on the materials that it has to transmit through. 1 mile of clear, direct line of site range will not be 1 mile of range through walls, and buildings.
The Terminal is another option for serial communication. A nice way to double check all of your serial communication within XCTU.
To be honest, I never use these tabs. If I need a terminal, I prefer HyperTerminal, a built in terminal included with all Windows Xp computers. It's under your start menu/all programs/accessories/communication/hyper terminal.
Range test seems useful, however, I have yet to use it.
The main window has a row of tabs across the top. The main tabs that we want to focus on for this instructable will be PC settings, and modem configuration. Since we will discuss those in more detail later, let's take a moment to look at the other two.
Range test, and Terminal.
Range Test is a built in test to check your xbees communication range. This is useful to check range in different locations, and situations. A range will vary based on the materials that it has to transmit through. 1 mile of clear, direct line of site range will not be 1 mile of range through walls, and buildings.
The Terminal is another option for serial communication. A nice way to double check all of your serial communication within XCTU.
To be honest, I never use these tabs. If I need a terminal, I prefer HyperTerminal, a built in terminal included with all Windows Xp computers. It's under your start menu/all programs/accessories/communication/hyper terminal.
Range test seems useful, however, I have yet to use it.
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