Digi XBee? Wi-Fi

Digi XBee? Wi-Fi

OEM Module with Fully Integrated Support for Digi Device Cloud

XBee Wi-Fi
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  • Build cloud-connected Wi-Fi prototypes in under an hour
  • Popular XBee Through-Hole and Surface-Mount footprints
  • Ideal for Industrial Applications that require fast time to market
  • Easily connect to a smartphone or tablet for configuration or data transfer
  • 802.11b/g/n provides up to 72 Mbps data rate

Specifications

Platform Digi XBee Wi-Fi (S6B)
Features
Serial Data Interface UART up to 1 Mbps, SPI up to 6 Mbps
Serial Data Throughput UART up to 320 Kbps, SPI up to 1 Mbps
Configuration Method API or AT commands
Frequency Band ISM 2.4 GHz
ADC Inputs 4 (12-bit)
Digital I/O 10
Form Factor Through-Hole, Surface-Mount
Antenna Options Through-Hole: PCB (Embedded), U.FL, RPSMA, Integrated Wire
SMT: PCB (Embedded), U.FL, RF Pad
Operating Temperature -30° C to +85° C
Dimensions (L x W) Through-Hole: 0.960 in x 1.297 in (2.438 cm x 3.294 cm)
SMT: 0.87 in x 1.33 in x 0.12 in (2.20 cm x 3.40 cm x 0.30 cm)
Networking & Security
Security WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK and WEP
Channels 13 channels
Wireless LAN
Standard 802.11b/g/n
Data Rates 1 Mbps to 72 Mbps
Modulation 802.11b: CCK, DSSS
802.11g/n: OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
Transmit Power Up to +16 dBm (+13 dBm for Europe/Australia/Brazil)
Receiver Sensitivity -93 to -71 dBm
Power Requirements
Supply Voltage 3.14 – 3.46 VDC
Transmit Current Up to 309 mA
Receive Current 100 mA
Power-Down Current <6 μA @ 25° C
Regulatory Approvals
FCC (USA) Yes
IC (Canada) Yes
CE/ETSI (Europe) Yes
C-TICK (Australia) Yes
Telec (Japan) Yes
Anatel (Brazil) Yes

Part Numbers & Accessories 

DEVELOPMENT KITS
Digi XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit XKA2B-WFT-0
XBEE WI-FI (S6B) MODULES
XBee Wi-Fi (S6B), PCB Antenna, SMT XB2B-WFPS-001
XBee Wi-Fi (S6B), PCB Antenna, Through-Hole XB2B-WFPT-001
XBee Wi-Fi (S6B), RF Pad Antenna, SMT XB2B-WFRS-001
XBee Wi-Fi (S6B), U.FL Antenna, SMT XB2B-WFUS-001
XBee Wi-Fi (S6B), RPSMA Antenna, Through-Hole XB2B-WFST-001
XBee Wi-Fi (S6B), U.FL Antenna, Through-Hole XB2B-WFUT-001
XBee Wi-Fi (S6B), Wire Antenna, Through-Hole XB2B-WFWT-001
ANTENNAS
Antenna – 2.4 GHz, half wave dipole, 2.1 dBi, RPSMA male, articulating. A24-HASM-450
Antenna – 2.4 GHz, half wave dipole, 2.1 dBi, U.FL female, articulating. A24-HABUF-P5I
Antenna – 2.4 GHz, half wave dipole, 2.1 dBi, RPSMA male, articulating. A24-HASM-525
Antenna – 2.4 GHz, quarter wave monopole, U.FL female. A24-QUF-P4S
Antenna – WiFi, Table-top Mount, 2450Mhz, 0.5m cable. DC-ANT-24DT
Product Support

QUICK START GUIDES

  • Quick Start Guide: XBee Wi-Fi Cloud Kit
  • Getting Started Guide: XBee S6B Wi-Fi Cloud Kit
  • (Legacy) Getting Started Guide: XBee S6B Wi-Fi Development Kit

GETTING STARTED GUIDES

  • XCTU Configuration & Test Utility Software User Guide

USER MANUALS

  • User Manual: XBee S6B Wi-Fi RF Module

TECH SPECS

  • Schematic: XBIB-U-DEV Interface Board (TH)
  • Reference Guide: XBIB-R-DEV Interface Board (rev. A)
  • Reference Guide: XBIB-U-DEV rev. B
  • Schematic: XBIB-R-DEV Interface Board, rev. B
  • SCHEMATIC: XBIB-U-DEV Interface Board (Rev B1)

ERRATA AND PRODUCT NOTICES

  • XBee Dev Kit – Product Notice #150225

PRODUCT NOTES

  • Application Note: Configuring a Digi XBee Wifi module for TCP Socket Connections

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Government Agency Certifications
  • XBee Dev Kit – Errata sheet #150320
  • Schematic: XBDB-U – Wi-Fi Cloud Kit Development Board

DRIVERS

GENERAL DRIVERS
  • Drivers Installer for Windows (XP, Vista, 7 and 8)
    USB Drivers are required to use XCTU with the XBIB-U (USB) interface board and the PKG-U Modems and Adapters.
  • Linux and Mac OS X Drivers (provided by FTDI)
    The USB interface boards Digi provides use FTDI chip drivers. Linux and Mac users are advised to download drivers directly from FTDI

    Note: Legacy drivers and installation instructions can be found here.

FIRMWARE

GENERAL FIRMWARE
  • ProductNotice141017_XBee WiFi (S6B) 2023 FW Release
  • XBee S6B Firmware Through-Hole Module v. 2026
  • XBee Wi-Fi S6B Firmware SMT module v. 2026
  • XBee Wi-Fi S6B Firmware Release Notes v. 2026
     XB2B-WFS6B-001

UTILITIES

GETTING STARTED GUIDES

  • XCTU Configuration & Test Utility Software User Guide

DOWNLOAD XCTU

  • XCTU v. 6.3.4, Windows x86/x64
  • XCTU v. 6.3.4, MacOS X
  • XCTU v. 6.3.4, Linux x64
  • XCTU v. 6.3.4, Linux x86
  • XCTU v. 6.3.4, License Agreement

DOWNLOAD LEGACY XCTU

  • XCTU ver. 5.2.8.6 installer
    Last old-gen version of XCTU: Contains features from previous versions, plus adds support for XBee Wi-Fi modules, Compatible with Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 7.  Does not support the Digi XLR PRO.
  • XCTU 32-bit ver. 5.2.8.6 installer release notes

GENERAL DIAGNOSTICS, UTILITIES AND MIBS

  • XCTU v. 6.3.4, Release Notes