ConnectPort™ X Gateways
IP to XBee gateway for remote device management
- WPAN connectivity using XBee® networks
- IP connectivity using cellular, Wi-Fi or Ethernet connections
- Multiple form factors and configuration options for a wide range of applications
- Easy-to-use Python® development environment for local applications
- Optional GPS or local storage available
- Product datasheet
ConnectPort X gateways provide PC or IP Network connectivity for end point devices in XBee WPANs. Gateways collect end node data, aggregate it and send it to a parent application using cellular, Wi-Fi or Ethernet connections. Available in multiple configurations and supporting a wide range of applications, ConnectPort X gateways are ideal for centralized data collection and communication in geographically diverse applications.
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Drop-in Networking Professional Development Kit, for XBee ZB (US)
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XK-Z11-EBP $299 USD |
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Drop-in Networking Professional Development Kit 802.15.4 (US)
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XK-A11-EBP |
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Drop-in Networking Professional Development Kit, for XBee ZB (US)
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XK-Z11-EBP $299 USD |
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Drop-in Networking Professional Development Kit 802.15.4 (US)
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XK-A11-EBP |
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ConnectPort X8 - XBee to Ethernet & cellular (AT&T 3G HSDPA); 802.15.4
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X8-A11-C02-A |
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ConnectPort X8 - XBee to Ethernet & cellular (Sprint EVDO-A); 802.15.4
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ConnectPort X8 - XBee to Ethernet & cellular (Verizon 3G EVDO-A); 802.15.4
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X8-A11-C11-A |
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ConnectPort X8 - XBee to Ethernet - Cellular ready; 802.15.4
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ConnectPort X8 - XBee to Ethernet and cellular (Generic 3G HSDPA); 802.15.4
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ConnectPort X8 - XBee to Ethernet and cellular (EU 3G HSDPA); 802.15.4
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X8-A11-C09-W |
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ConnectPort X8 - XBee to Ethernet; 802.15.4
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ConnectPort X4 - XBee to Ethernet; 802.15.4
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ConnectPort X4 - XBee to Wi-Fi 802.11g; 802.15.4
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ConnectPort X4, - XBee to Ethernet & cellular (2G GPRS); 802.15.4
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ConnectPort X2 - XBee to Ethernet; 802.15.4
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ConnectPort X2 - XBee to Wi-Fi 802.11b; 802.15.4
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ConnectPort X8, ZB to Ethernet, GPS & Cellular (AT&T 3G HSDPA)
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X8-Z11-GC02-A |
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ConnectPort X8, ZB to Ethernet, GPS & Cellular (EU 3G HSDPA)
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ConnectPort X4, ZigBee to Ethernet
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ConnectPort X4, ZigBee to WiFi 802.11b/g
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ConnectPort X4 - ZigBee to Ethernet & cellular (2G GPRS)
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X4-Z11-A01-A |
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ConnectPort X2 - XBee to Ethernet
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| General | |||||
| Management | HTTP/HTTPS web interface, Password access control, IP service port control, Optional secure enterprise management via iDigi | ||||
| Protocols | UDP/TCP, DHCP, SNMPv1 | ||||
| LEDs | Ethernet status, power, cellular link/activity, signal strength (4 bars), ZigBee link/activity,Wi-Fi link/activity | Ethernet status, power, ZigBee link/activity | |||
| Security | SSL tunnels, SSHv2, FIPS 197 (serial port) | SSL tunnels | |||
| VPN | IPsec with IKE/ISAKMP, multiple tunnel support, DES, 3DES and up to 256-bit AES encryption, VPN pass-through, GRE forwarding | - | |||
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 7.70 in x 4.11 in x 1.30 in (19.5 cm x 10.40 cm x 3.30 cm) | 5.25 in x 3.35 in x 1.00 in (13.33 cm x 8.50 cm x 2.54 cm) | 5.50 in x 2.75 in x 1.13 in (13.9 cm x 7.0 cm x 2.9 cm) | ||
| Weight | 1.50 lb (0.68 kg) | 0.75 lb (0.34 g) | 0.44 lb (0.20 kg) | ||
| Antenna | |||||
| ZigBee/802.15.4 | 4" dipole with 2' cable, tabletop mountable | 4" dipole (Ethernet models), 4" dipole with 2' cable, tabletop mountable (GPRS models) | 4" dipole | ||
| Wi-Fi | 4" dipole with 2' cable, tabletop mountable | ||||
| Cellular | 7" dipole | - | |||
| Connector Type (on Gateway) | 50 ohm SMA, female for ZigBee & Wi-Fi, male for cellular | 50 ohm SMA, female | |||
| Interfaces | |||||
| USB | 2 powered USB Type A connectors (host) | 1 powered USB Type A connectors (host) | - | ||
| Sensor | 1 RJ-45 port | - | - | ||
| Cellular | EV-DO/1xRTT or HSDPA/EDGE/GPRS PCI Express modules (2) | EV-DO/1xRTT or HSDPA/EDGE/GPRS PCI Express modules (1) | - | ||
| Optional (via PCIe Module) | Global Positioning System (GPS), local storage (up to 1 GB) | - | |||
| Serial | |||||
| Ports | 1 RS-232 DB-9M serial port | - | |||
| Throughput | Up to 230 Kbps | - | |||
| Signal Support | TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR and DCD | - | |||
| Ethernet | |||||
| Ports | 1 RJ-45 port | ||||
| Physical Layer | 10/100Base-T | ||||
| Data Rate | 10/100 Mbps (auto-sensing) | ||||
| Mode | Full or half duplex (auto-sensing) | ||||
| Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) | |||||
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | ||||
| Data Rate | Up to 54 Mbps with automatic rate fallback | Up to 11 Mbps w/fallback | |||
| Modulation | DBPSK (1 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps), CCK (11, 5.5 Mbps), BPSK (6, 9 Mbps), QPSK (12, 18 Mbps), 16-QAM (48, 54 Mbps) | DBPSK (1 Mbps), DQPSK (2 Mbps), CCK (11, 5.5 Mbps) | |||
| Transmit Power | 15 dBm ± 2 dBm | 16 dBm typical | |||
| Receiver Sensitivity | -71 dBm @ 54 Mbps; -81 dBm @ 11 Mbps; -88 dBm @ 6 Mbps; -93 dBm @ 1 Mbps | -82 dBm @ 11 Mbps | |||
| Connector | 1 x RP-SMA | ||||
| Modes | Ad-hoc & AP Client Modes only; Access Point Mode not supported | - | |||
| Power Requirements | |||||
| Power Input | 9-30VDC | 6-30VDC | 9-30VDC | ||
| Power Supply | 12VDC power supply for 0° C to 60° C (32° F to 140° F) with locking barrel connector included, extended temperature power supply available separately | ||||
| Power Consumption | Idle: 3.1 W, Max: 9 W | Idle: 1.5 W, Max: 10.4 W | Idle: 1.2 W, Max: 3.4 W | ||
| Surge Protection (with included power supply) | 4 kV burst (EFT) per-4-4, 2 kV surge per EN61000-4 | ||||
| Environmental | |||||
| Operating Temperature | -30° C to +60° C (-22° F to +140° F) | -30° C to +70° C (-22° F to +158° F) | |||
| Relative Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) | ||||
| Ethernet Isolation | 1500VAC min per IEEE802.3/ANSI X3.263 | ||||
| Serial Port Protection (ESD) | +15 kV Air Gap and +8 kV contact discharge per IEC 1000-4-2 | - | |||
| Regulatory Approvals | |||||
| Safety | UL 60950, CSA 22.2 No. 60950, EN60950 | - | |||
| Emissions/Immunity | CE, FCC Part 15 (Class A), AS/NZS CISPR 22, EN55024, EN55022, Class A | CE, FCC Part 15 (Class A) | |||
| Mobile Certifications - CDMA/EV-DO | CDG, TIA/EIA-690, TIA/EIA-98-E | - | |||
| Mobile Certifications - GSM/UMTS | PTCRB, NAPRD.03, GCF-CC, R&TTE, EN 301 511 | - | |||

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ConnectPort X gateways provide PC or IP Network connectivity for end point devices in XBee WPANs. Gateways collect end node data, aggregate it and send it to a parent application using cellular, Wi-Fi or Ethernet connections. Available in multiple configurations and supporting a wide range of applications, ConnectPort X gateways are ideal for centralized data collection and communication in geographically diverse applications.
The Python® development environment, embedded into all ConnectPort X gateways, enables users to customize their application. This easy-to-use, universal programming language allows complete control of device connections, data manipulation and event based actions.ConnectPort X gateways are part of Digi's family of Drop-in Networking solutions. These innovative products deliver wireless network intelligence to distributed devices, enhancing their value and expanding remote asset functionality. Drop-in Networks provide end-to-end wireless connectivity and asset management to a wide variety of devices across a range of locations, environments and applications.











