Firmware explorer tool

The Firmware explorer tool allows you to navigate through XCTU's firmware library to review available firmware versions and their settings, without having a radio module attached to your computer. It also lets you save and load firmware profiles.

To open the Firmware explorer tool, select Firmware explorer from the Tools drop-down menu on the main XCTU toolbar.

Firmware explorer dialog

Use the Firmware explorer dialog to review available firmware versions and their settings. For instructions, see Inspect a firmware version.

Firmware selection panel

The firmware selection panel allows you to specify the firmware to be loaded. To display the settings of a specific radio firmware, specify the firmware family, function, and version from the corresponding lists.

Note The firmware selection panel does not flash the firmware on a module. It loads the firmware in the dialog so you can view its settings.

Field Description
Product family

Product family of the firmware to load. If you do not know the product family, check the label on the back.

Function set Determines the available functionality such as mode of operation; end device, router, or coordinator designation; special sensor and adapter settings; etc. Available options depend on the module selected.
Firmware version Firmware version to be loaded. The most recent firmware version appears at the top of the list.
View release notes Displays the release notes of the selected firmware, if available.

Firmware toolbar

The toolbar displays all the actions you can perform on the selected firmware:

Field Description

Search

Enables you to search firmware settings by AT parameter.

Expand or collapse firmware settings sections

Expand/collapse settings

Expands or collapses all firmware settings sections.

Firmware settings panel

The firmware settings panel is located below the firmware selection panel and contains all the settings that make up the firmware, in categories.

The settings are displayed and managed the same way as they are in the Radio configuration section. For more information, see Configure your modules.