Dongle Sonoff ZigBee 3.0 plus that I would like to use only as a router

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Hello everyone,
I have a Dongle Sonoff ZigBee 3.0 plus that I would like to use only as a router, I already have a CC2531 as a coordinator, sorry I’m still a beginner and I don’t know how to set the Sonoff ZigBee 3.0 as a router, if someone could tell me how to proceed I would be very grateful.
Many thanks.

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Best if you used the Sonoff ZigBee 3.0 plus as a coordinator and the CC2531 as the router.

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You will need to replace the device’s existing firmware, that makes it operate as a coordinator, to firmware that makes it operate as a dedicated router.

A guide is linked here:

Or do what tteck recommended.

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thanks for the replies,
I have already put this firmware CC1352P2_CC2652P_launchpad_router_20210128.hex on the Sonoff Plus and I would like to use the Sonoff Plus connected to a wall power supply, I’m using Zigbee2mqtt Edge.
how can i proceed now?
thank you.

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Allow Zigbee2MQTT to pair and power on your stick.

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Thank you very much, now everything is working perfectly.

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Upgrade coordinator firmware on ITead Sonoff ZigBee 3.0 Plus dongle on a seperate computer then migrate to it so it becomes the new Zigbee Coordinator before reflash your CC2531 with router firmware.

https://github.com/Koenkk/Z-Stack-firmware → https://github.com/Koenkk/Z-Stack-firmware/tree/master/router

Suggest that you also read/follow:

https://community.home-assistant.io/t/iteads-sonoff-zigbee-3-0-usb-dongle-plus-based-on-texas-instruments-cc2652p-20dbm-radio-mcu-now-sold-for-14-99/340705/

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Thanks,
I will try to do what you said, just one question, to reflash the CC2531 it is essential to have the programmer or you can do it without

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It is easiest if you have the CC-debugger, but it can be done without:

https://www.zigbee2mqtt.io/guide/adapters/flashing/alternative_flashing_methods.html

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If CC2530/CC2531 already has firmware then it is possible to reflash via USB using zigpy-znp CLI tools:

https://github.com/zigpy/zigpy-znp/blob/f069b4580e9b39eb0c2bda09a04ae9c236447a31/TOOLS.md

https://github.com/zigpy/zigpy-znp/blob/f069b4580e9b39eb0c2bda09a04ae9c236447a31/TOOLS.md#flash-operations

Only if it doesn’t have firmware do you require flashing via debugger probe or alternative GPIO method

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Thank you for the replies,
i believe i will buy another Sonoff Plus which i will use as coordinator

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To use the Sonoff as a router does it need a host computer or do you literally just plug it into a USB PSU?

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After you have flashed Sonoff Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus or any CC2530/CC2531 USB adapter(s) with Zigbee Router firmware then you only want to use a standard USB charger as a power supply for it and not have it connected to a computer (as it will no longer use the USB to communicate), and you want to place it far away from any other electronic devices/appliances which can cause EMF/EMI interference.

Read more here:

https://community.home-assistant.io/t/iteads-sonoff-zigbee-3-0-usb-dongle-plus-based-on-texas-instruments-cc2652p-20dbm-radio-mcu-now-sold-for-14-99/340705/

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Thanks so much @Hedda

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I accidentally bought a ZBDongle-E on ebay to use as a router when I meant to buy the CC2652P version instead. I found and installed the Zigbee router firmware on the Sonoff Zigbee 3.0 dongle plus “ZBDongle-E” (based on EFR32MG21) and it seems to be working OK. I can see devices connected through the router on the network map.

Flashing instructions: https://sonoff.tech/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/SONOFF-Zigbee-3.0-USB-dongle-plus-firmware-flashing-.pdf

Router firmware: Sonoff_Zigbee_Dongle_Firmware/Dongle-E/Router at master · itead/Sonoff_Zigbee_Dongle_Firmware · GitHub

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