What is ONE-NET?

ONE-NET is an open design standard for low power wireless optimized for residential and small business control applications.

Who can use ONE-NET?

ONE-NET is free to download and use. The ONE-NET logo is trade marked and products using the logo must be verified as interoperable.

What is the cost to use ONE-NET?

Free, there are no license or royalty costs.

What is the advantage of ONE-NET over other wireless systems?

Cost. Other proprietary systems require components or software locked to a specific vendor. ONE-NET can be implemented today with low cost chips from multiple suppliers. The protocol stack is free and easily ported. Some wireless solutions providers require license fees up to $10,000 for source, while others require paid membership for full access to documentation.

What design resources are available for ONE-NET?

Circuit diagrams, Bill of Materials, PCB layouts and source code for ONE-NET modules are freely available from this site.

How does ONE-NET compare to other wireless control technologies?

Compared to most other wireless control systems, the ONE-NET wireless system is free and chip vendor independent.

How much does ONE-NET cost per node?

In high volume ONE-NET wireless can be implemented for $2-$3.00. Depending on whether the product already contains a microcontroller and the complexity of the device.

What comprises a ONE-NET implementation?

Today the ONE-NET wireless control system consists of an ISM band transceiver and microcontroller.

Who manufactures ONE-NET compatible transceivers?

Analog Devices, Texas Instruments, Semtech, RF Monolithics, Micrel and Integration Associates.

What kind of performance does ONE-NET have?

ONE-NET is a dynamic data rate protocol. The base data rate is 38.4Kbps with extensions to 230.4 kbs.

What kind of range does ONE-NET have?

For designs that are implemented as per the ONE-NET recommended guidelines, outdoor range has been measured to well over 500m. Indoor range has been demonstrated to over 100m.

What frequency band does ONE-NET use?

Currently ONE-NET has specifications for the 868 and 915MHz bands.

How many devices can be controlled with ONE-NET?

All master devices have a unique system ID, each master can support 2000 devices. Future implementations will allow ONE-NET systems to be bridged.

What sort of security does ONE-NET have?

ONE-NET uses the Extended Tiny Encryption Algorithm (XTEA) with 32 iterations (XTEA-32). The ONE-NET protocol provides extensions to even higher levels of encryption.

What battery operated devices can use ONE-NET?

ONE-NET was specifically optimized for battery operated devices. Low duty cycle battery powered ONE-NET devices such as window sensors; moisture detectors etc. can easily achieve a three to five year battery life with "AAA" alkaline cells.