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Is Remote Command Mode secure?

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I can configure an XBee (pro-SX) using Remote AT Commands (via XCTU). Is this secure?

I couldn't see anything in the user guide as to security regarding remote command mode.

Is there a way to disable it, or only enable when needed?

If I've setup up a network or XBees, what's stopping someone else with XCTU from reconfiguring all my devices ?

Thanks, Brendan.
asked Oct 11, 2016 in RF Solutions and XBee by BrendanSimon_SEPL New to the Community (2 points)

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Only devices which are an existing part of network can send Remote Commands to each other.

If encryption is enabled then no other device can join network without knowledge of encryption key.
answered Oct 13, 2016 by asgm Veteran of the Digi Community (1,495 points)
I had a feeling that encryption might be the answer.

So Remote Command mode is always available and there is not way to disable it ?
commented Oct 13, 2016 by BrendanSimon_SEPL New to the Community (2 points)
Right, Remote AT command cannot be disabled.
commented Oct 13, 2016 by asgm Veteran of the Digi Community (1,495 points)
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