Part 2: Download And Install X-Ctu Software; Installing Usb Drivers; Installing X-Ctu Software - Digi XBee Getting Started Manual

Part 2: Download and Install X-CTU Software

For proper kit configuration and operation X‐CTU software (version 5.15 or later) must be downloaded
and installed. A copy of X‐CTU software and USB drivers will need to be on each computer used in
conjunction with this guide.

Installing USB Drivers

The XBee USB interface board is a "plug‐and‐play" device that should be detected by the PC
automatically. If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, the USB drivers should automatically install and a
notification will appear in the lower right portion of your screen indicating success or failure. If the USB
drivers fail to install, please follow the USB driver installation instructions found here: 
http://www.digi.com/support/kbase/kbaseresultdetl.jsp?id=3214.
If you are using Windows 2000 or XP, download and install the driver as per the following directions.
To install the USB driver:
1. Download the driver setup file at:
http://ftp1.digi.com/support/driver/FTDI_Windows_Driver_Setup.exe.
2. Double‐click on the setup file. A window will pop up during installation and automatically close
when the process is complete. The USB interface board may now be connected to the computer.

Installing X-CTU Software

1. Download X‐CTU at www.digi.com/xctu.
2. Browse to the folder to which you saved the above install file.
3. Double‐click on the installer file and follow the X‐CTU Setup Wizard.
4. When asked if you would like to check Digi's web site for firmware updates, click Yes.
5. After the firmware updates are complete, click Close. Updates may take a few minutes, please be
patient.
6. Start X‐CTU by double‐clicking on the X‐CTU icon on your desktop, or by selecting Start > Programs
> Digi > X‐CTU.
The X‐CTU software is now ready to be used.
© 2011 Digi International, Inc..
You have just completed Goal #2 ‐ downloading and installing
the X‐CTU configuration software.
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