As I delved into the world of Zigbee networking, I stumbled upon the Zigbee Child and Routing Info table, which seemed like a goldmine for troubleshooting my network issues. The table provided a wealth of information, but I was initially overwhelmed by the sheer amount of data. After some research, I learned that the LQI (Link Quality Indicator) is a crucial metric, with values above 200 considered excellent. However, I noticed that one of my devices had a lower LQI yet still functioned perfectly. This raised the question: is it necessary to improve the LQI if the device is working fine?
Another intriguing aspect was the ‘incost’ and ‘outcost’ values, which I assumed relate to the routing costs within the network. I’m curious about how these values are determined and applied. Additionally, I noticed a significant number of ‘null’ records in my routing table, which piqued my interest. Are these remnants of devices that were never properly removed from the network? Given that my network is only a few months old, this seemed puzzling.
I also observed that some devices were routing through themselves, which I found intriguing. Is this a common occurrence, and could it be causing any issues? Furthermore, I noticed discrepancies between the data in the Zigbee Child and Routing Info table and the Zigbee Logging page. For instance, one device showed a poor LQI in the former but an excellent last hop LQI in the latter. This inconsistency warranted further investigation.
Overall, while I’ve made progress in understanding my Zigbee network, there are still several gaps in my knowledge. I’m eager to learn more about optimizing my network and ensuring its reliability. If anyone has insights or tips, I’d greatly appreciate your input!