Zigbee devices keep disconnecting

Configuration Zigbee
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At least once a week my zigbee devices get disconnected,.
This is the message

[215504.385828] e1000 0000:00:03.0 enpOs3: NETDEV WATCHDOG: CPU: 1: transmit queue 0 tined out 5184 ms

[215504.390766] e1000 0000:00:03.0 enp0s3: Reset adapter

[224250.455747] erofs: (device sda3): erofs_read_inode: failed to get inode (nid: 4536664) page, err -4

I use a CC2531 dongle, in the usb port of my NUC running on windows 10 / Virtualbox

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Put the adaptor on a USB extension lead to move it away from electromagnetic interference sources (like your PC) and metal objects.

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It is on an extension lead, but I will check if it is near any electronic device

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Make sure it is not a USB3 port too.

Are you using ZHA or Zigbee2MQTT?

The CC2531 is not a recommended dongle.

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OK, didn’t know that could be a problem too

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See my updated post above the dongle you are using is not a good one.

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It is described on the site though,
Zigbee2MQTT

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I see that there was a breaking update 2 days ago,. maybe that is my problem
Zigbee2MQTT 2.0.0 breaking changes

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https://www.zigbee2mqtt.io/guide/adapters/zstack.html#not-recommended-cc2530-cc2531-cc2538

Screenshot 2025-01-05 at 19-28-42 zStack adapters (Texas Instruments) Zigbee2MQTT
Screenshot 2025-01-05 at 19-28-42 zStack adapters (Texas Instruments) Zigbee2MQTT1002×280 6.54 KB

Also yes there were a lot of breaking changes. But if you are only experiencing intermittent loss of connection then none of them are your problem. See: Zigbee2MQtt not working after update to 2.0.0 - #8 by tom_l

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any advice what to buy for HA?

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Do you have a PoE network switch?

I like these: CC2652 P7 Based Zigbee to PoE Coordinator 2023 – TubesZB

  • Outstanding customer support
  • Can be placed centrally wherever you have a network connection
  • No messing about with serial by id / USB issues
  • Excellent performance.

I actually have an older version and have had zero issues.

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sadly no PoE

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Byron (Tubes) is sold out of the ones with external USB C power supply (can be network connected for ease of locating or used via the USB C connector), CC2652P2 based Zigbee to Ethernet/USB Serial Coordinator 2023 – TubesZB

If you join the wait-list on that page he usually has new stock ready in a few days.

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can this be something to use?

Conbee 2, Dresden Zigbee usb stick

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or

Sonoff Zigbee 3.0 ZBDongle-P USB

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I wouldn’t. No external antenna for good range and there is an open issue noted for it: deCONZ (Dresden Elektronik) | Zigbee2MQTT