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XBee

Download XCTU https://www.digi.com/resources/documentation/digidocs/90001458-13/default.htm#concept/c_downloading_installing_xctu.htm%3FTocPath%3DDownload%2520and%2520install%2520XCTU%7C_____0

Open XCTU

Plug in Xbee Explorer Dongle to computer - https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11697

Ctrl+Shft+D to search for radio

Change variables

NI - Set a discriptive name of location and cutoff or level

SM - 1 pin sleep mode

ID - #### pick a network ID

Write down SH - Serial High and SL - Serial Low

Unplug 1st XBee and Install 2nd

Set the same parameters and enter the 1st's SH and SL into the DH - destination high and DL - destination low

Write down the SH and SL

Unplug 2nd xbee and plug in the 1st

Set the DH and DL as the SH and SL of the 2nd xbee

Arduino

Upload code to arduinos

Gather all the parts for the Sparkfun XBee Shield - https://www.sparkfun.com/products/12847

Solder the Resistor, Ziener Diode, and jumper wire to the as seen on diagram

Flip DLINE/UART switch to DLINE

Install the shields onto the arduinos

Install the XBee onto the shields