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Requirements

The RapidConnect Desktop application has been designed to work in conjunction with RapidConnect hardware running the following firmware:

    • RapidHA v1.7.5 and later*
    • RapidConnect v3.x

*Some bugs have been observed when operating the RapidConnect Desktop software against RapidConnect devices running RapidHA v1.7.x in the Router or End Device configuration. See the list of Known Issues for more information.

Send an email to info@mmbnetworks.com if you would like to learn more about our hardware or order some samples.




Step 1: Install Hardware Drivers

Users must install device Drivers for their hardware before connecting to RapidConnect Desktop. The Drivers support the following RapidConnect devices:

    • RapidConnect USB Dongle
    • RapidConnect 802.15.4 Module (used in conjunction with a RapidConnect Programming Fixture)
    • RapidConnect Development Board

The Drivers can be downloaded here:

Once Drivers are installed, connect the device to your PC and allow the Driver setup process to complete.

*OS X now includes a security feature that may prevent the Drivers from operating. If you are experiencing issues, navigate to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General. If the Drivers are blocked from operating, you will see a Driver from Silicon Labs at the bottom of the list with a button next to it labelled "Allow". Click this button and enter your OS X username and password, if necessary.




Step 2: Install RapidConnect Desktop Software

System Requirements

Windows: Windows 7 and later (32 or 64bit)

macOS: Yosemite and later

Download

Download the RapidConnect Desktop installer for your platform:

Install

Windows: Once you have downloaded the RapidConnect Desktop installer, double-click to start the install process. Follow all instructions until installation is complete.

macOS: Once you have downloaded the RapidConnect Desktop .dmg file, right-click on the file and select 'Open' from the menu. You'll be presented with an icon representing the application, and a shortcut to your "Applications" folder. Drag the application icon to your Applications folder to complete the installation process.

*OS X now includes a security feature that may prevent the RapidConnect Desktop software from operating. If you are experiencing issues, navigate to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General and enable the software to run.




Step 3: Connect Devices

Once the device drivers have been installed plug the devices into the machine with the RapidConnect Desktop Application installed. The devices should be assigned a comport once any driver installation steps are complete.




Step 4: Launch Application

Instructions

Windows: Locate the RapidConnect Desktop .exe file form the install path and double-click on the .exe file to launch the RapidConnect Desktop Application. 

macOS: Locate the rapidconnect-desktop-mac application file in the Applications folder using 'Finder'. Right-click on the application file and click open to launch the RapidConnect Desktop Application.




Next Steps

Follow the RapidConnect Desktop Quick Demo Guide to complete a zigbee demonstration using RapidConnect Desktop.

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