Zigbee2mqtt supports several CC2530 and CC2531 devices. Both can be used as a router or coordinator. A discussion of these devices can be found here. For more information about a coordinator and routers can be found here.
| Device | Description | Firmware | Example | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CC2531 | (Default Option). USB connected Zigbee sniffer based on CC2531 with PCB antenna and no RF frontend. A very cheap option but has limited range (~30m line of sight) |
Coordinator firmware Router firmware |
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Texas Instruments Aliexpress |
| CC2530 | Serial connected Zigbee sniffer based on CC2530 with either PCB antenna OR external antenna, and no RF frontend. A very cheap option with potentially increased range with external antenna (~50-60m line of sight). More difficult to connect unless paired with serial-USB |
Coordinator firmware Router firmware |
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Aliexpress |
| CC2530 + CC2591 | Serial connected Zigbee sniffer based on CC2530 with CC2591 RF frontend and external antenna. A more expensive option with increased range (~50-60m line of sight) and higher sensitivity. More difficult to connect unless paired with serial-USB |
Coordinator firmware Router firmware |
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Aliexpress |
| GBAN GB2530 | USB Device based on CC2530 with RFX2401 or CC2591 RF frontend and external antenna. Note: With the latest firmwares you don't need to connect some CC2530 pins to GND anymore.  Reference GBAN GB2530-S = CC2530 + RFX2401 GBAN GB2530-H = CC2530 + CC2591 |
Coordinator firmware (same as CC2530 + CC2591) Router firmware (same as CC2530 + CC2591) |
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GBAN Aliexpress |
When using a CC2530 based device as a coordinator the following configuration is necessary:
advanced:
rtscts: false- CC2531 can be re-paired pressing the S2 button for 5 seconds.
- СС2530 can be re-paired if you power on/power off the device three times (power on, wait 2 seconds, power off, repeat this cycle three times).