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[barak8]

Hello,
I have a simple question. Does the xbee wifi module and the xbee series 1 can be in the same network and communicate?
For my project I am trying to create xbee network and connect to an external wifi so my internal xbee netowrk can share internet inside the network.

Thank you!

[waltr]

I didn't know Digi Int made an WiFi XBee.
However, WiFi uses IEEE802.11 and the Series 1 XBee uses IEEE802.15.4 which will not link but can share the RF spectrum.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi-Fi
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XBee

[stevech]

Hello,
I have a simple question. Does the xbee wifi module and the xbee series 1 can be in the same network and communicate?
For my project I am trying to create xbee network and connect to an external wifi so my internal xbee netowrk can share internet inside the network.

Thank you!

Yes, IEEE 802.11 (WiFi) and IEEE 802.15.4 (used in XBee) physically coexist well. It was an original intent of the IEEE standards. Of course, a bridge device is needed for products using the two standards to exchange data.

[barak8]

Hello, thank you for the answer. What bridge is needed here? Thank you.

[waltr]

The "bridge" can be anything that can interface to both an 802.11 device and an 802.15.4 device and transfer data between them. Your PC and the appropriate software (program) can be one such 'bridge'. An Ardiuno with a WiFi shield and an XBee shield could be another 'bridge' example.

[barak8]

so you basicly say that they cant share network, but with a bridge(arduino for exmaple) you can share data?

Seria2l.wirte(Serial1.write())
and
serial1.write(Serial2.write())
?
Thank you.

[stevech]

WiFi side may not have a UART/serial interface.
Depends on the product you choose.