=====Xbee Team Meeting #20 - March 10, 2016===== Attended: Ernesto, Kaeo, Tyrin, Tryston, Michael, Dr. Kuh =====Updates===== * RP-SMA Connectors arrived * Tips from Jeremy Garcia * Typical RF Cell edge of a data WLAN is defined as -75 dBm * Cell edge means edge before you need another access point (AP) to match edges * Max range of the XBee should occur at -75 dBm * XBee Operating frequency band: 2.4 GHz * There is about 5-7 bands in 2.4, meaning if there is more than 5-7 things in the area that runs on that frequency, there will be "collisions" or mixed signals which will automatically drop packets * Avoid kitchens and metal * Preferred range: line of sight =====Problems===== * N/A =====Reminders===== * Solder on RP-SMA connectors next week