# Re: widely supported ZigBee USB hardware?

- From: John W. Linville \<hidden\>
- Date: 2011-03-24 14:30:16 
- List: netdev
- Page: https://ratatoskr.run/netdev/2011/03/10867239
- Thread: https://ratatoskr.run/linux-wireless/2011/03/15661288/t.md

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On Wed, Mar 23, 2011 at 07:49:13PM -0400, George Nychis wrote:

> I am trying to find a widely supported (and available) ZigBee USB
> device with Linux. I understand there are some GPL related issues with
> ZigBee, but there seems to be a couple related drivers available. In
> particular, this device:
> http://www.adaptivem2m.com/zigbee-technology/zigbee-usb-dongle.htm
> 
> I could get this, but I wanted to get some general feedback first to
> see if there is something different that is more well updated. It
> seems like the last driver I could find for this was from 2007.
> 
> Has anyone had any personal experience with ZigBee and Linux and have
> any advice?

I'm not sure anyone on this list has experience with ZigBee.  I know
there is some ieee802.15.4 support in the kernel, but I'm not sure
where that is discussed (other than netdev).  Hopefully someone on
the Cc list is aware?

John
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John W. Linville		Someday the world will need a hero, and you
linville@tuxdriver.com			might be all we have.  Be ready.
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