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package com.digi.xbee.api;

import java.io.IOException;
import java.net.Inet6Address;
import java.net.UnknownHostException;
import java.security.NoSuchAlgorithmException;
import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.Arrays;
import java.util.Set;
import java.util.TreeSet;

import org.slf4j.Logger;
import org.slf4j.LoggerFactory;

import com.digi.xbee.api.connection.IConnectionInterface;
import com.digi.xbee.api.connection.bluetooth.AbstractBluetoothInterface;
import com.digi.xbee.api.connection.ConnectionType;
import com.digi.xbee.api.connection.serial.SerialPortParameters;
import com.digi.xbee.api.exceptions.ATCommandException;
import com.digi.xbee.api.exceptions.BluetoothAuthenticationException;
import com.digi.xbee.api.exceptions.InterfaceAlreadyOpenException;
import com.digi.xbee.api.exceptions.InterfaceNotOpenException;
import com.digi.xbee.api.exceptions.InvalidOperatingModeException;
import com.digi.xbee.api.exceptions.OperationNotSupportedException;
import com.digi.xbee.api.exceptions.TimeoutException;
import com.digi.xbee.api.exceptions.TransmitException;
import com.digi.xbee.api.exceptions.XBeeException;
import com.digi.xbee.api.io.IOLine;
import com.digi.xbee.api.io.IOMode;
import com.digi.xbee.api.io.IOSample;
import com.digi.xbee.api.io.IOValue;
import com.digi.xbee.api.listeners.IExplicitDataReceiveListener;
import com.digi.xbee.api.listeners.IIOSampleReceiveListener;
import com.digi.xbee.api.listeners.IModemStatusReceiveListener;
import com.digi.xbee.api.listeners.IIPDataReceiveListener;
import com.digi.xbee.api.listeners.IPacketReceiveListener;
import com.digi.xbee.api.listeners.IDataReceiveListener;
import com.digi.xbee.api.listeners.ISMSReceiveListener;
import com.digi.xbee.api.listeners.IUserDataRelayReceiveListener;
import com.digi.xbee.api.listeners.relay.IBluetoothDataReceiveListener;
import com.digi.xbee.api.listeners.relay.IMicroPythonDataReceiveListener;
import com.digi.xbee.api.listeners.relay.ISerialDataReceiveListener;
import com.digi.xbee.api.models.APIOutputMode;
import com.digi.xbee.api.models.ATCommand;
import com.digi.xbee.api.models.ATCommandResponse;
import com.digi.xbee.api.models.ATCommandStatus;
import com.digi.xbee.api.models.AssociationIndicationStatus;
import com.digi.xbee.api.models.ExplicitXBeeMessage;
import com.digi.xbee.api.models.HardwareVersion;
import com.digi.xbee.api.models.ModemStatusEvent;
import com.digi.xbee.api.models.PowerLevel;
import com.digi.xbee.api.models.RemoteATCommandOptions;
import com.digi.xbee.api.models.RestFulStatusEnum;
import com.digi.xbee.api.models.XBee16BitAddress;
import com.digi.xbee.api.models.XBee64BitAddress;
import com.digi.xbee.api.models.XBeeLocalInterface;
import com.digi.xbee.api.models.XBeeMessage;
import com.digi.xbee.api.models.XBeePacketsQueue;
import com.digi.xbee.api.models.OperatingMode;
import com.digi.xbee.api.models.XBeeProtocol;
import com.digi.xbee.api.models.XBeeTransmitOptions;
import com.digi.xbee.api.models.XBeeTransmitStatus;
import com.digi.xbee.api.packet.XBeeAPIPacket;
import com.digi.xbee.api.packet.APIFrameType;
import com.digi.xbee.api.packet.XBeePacket;
import com.digi.xbee.api.packet.common.ATCommandPacket;
import com.digi.xbee.api.packet.common.ATCommandQueuePacket;
import com.digi.xbee.api.packet.common.ATCommandResponsePacket;
import com.digi.xbee.api.packet.common.ExplicitAddressingPacket;
import com.digi.xbee.api.packet.common.ExplicitRxIndicatorPacket;
import com.digi.xbee.api.packet.common.IODataSampleRxIndicatorPacket;
import com.digi.xbee.api.packet.common.ReceivePacket;
import com.digi.xbee.api.packet.common.RemoteATCommandPacket;
import com.digi.xbee.api.packet.common.RemoteATCommandResponsePacket;
import com.digi.xbee.api.packet.common.TransmitPacket;
import com.digi.xbee.api.packet.common.TransmitStatusPacket;
import com.digi.xbee.api.packet.raw.RX16IOPacket;
import com.digi.xbee.api.packet.raw.RX16Packet;
import com.digi.xbee.api.packet.raw.RX64IOPacket;
import com.digi.xbee.api.packet.raw.RX64Packet;
import com.digi.xbee.api.packet.raw.TX64Packet;
import com.digi.xbee.api.packet.raw.TXStatusPacket;
import com.digi.xbee.api.packet.relay.UserDataRelayPacket;
import com.digi.xbee.api.packet.thread.CoAPRxResponsePacket;
import com.digi.xbee.api.packet.thread.CoAPTxRequestPacket;
import com.digi.xbee.api.packet.thread.IPv6RemoteATCommandRequestPacket;
import com.digi.xbee.api.packet.thread.IPv6RemoteATCommandResponsePacket;
import com.digi.xbee.api.utils.ByteUtils;
import com.digi.xbee.api.utils.HexUtils;
import com.digi.xbee.api.utils.srp.SrpUtils;

/**
 * This class provides common functionality for all XBee devices.
 * 
 * @see XBeeDevice
 * @see RemoteXBeeDevice
 */
public abstract class AbstractXBeeDevice {
        
        // Constants.
        private static String COMMAND_MODE_CHAR = "+";
        private static String COMMAND_MODE_OK = "OK\r";
        
        private static int TIMEOUT_RESET = 5000;
        protected static int TIMEOUT_READ_PACKET = 3000;
        
        // Variables.
        protected XBeeNetwork network;
        
        private Object resetLock = new Object();
        
        private boolean modemStatusReceived = false;
        
        protected String bluetoothPassword;
        
        /**
         * Default receive timeout used to wait for a response in synchronous 
         * operations: {@value} ms.
         * 
         * @see XBeeDevice#getReceiveTimeout()
         * @see XBeeDevice#setReceiveTimeout(int)
         */
        protected final static int DEFAULT_RECEIVE_TIMETOUT = 2000; // 2.0 seconds of timeout to receive packet and command responses.
        
        /**
         * Timeout to wait before entering in command mode: {@value} ms.
         * 
         * <p>It is used to determine the operating mode of the module (this 
         * library only supports API modes, not transparent mode).</p>
         * 
         * <p>This value depends on the {@code GT}, {@code AT} and/or {@code BT} 
         * parameters.</p>
         * 
         * @see XBeeDevice#determineOperatingMode()
         */
        protected final static int TIMEOUT_BEFORE_COMMAND_MODE = 1200;
        
        /**
         * Timeout to wait after entering in command mode: {@value} ms.
         * 
         * <p>It is used to determine the operating mode of the module (this 
         * library only supports API modes, not transparent mode).</p>
         * 
         * <p>This value depends on the {@code GT}, {@code AT} and/or {@code BT} 
         * parameters.</p>
         * 
         * @see XBeeDevice#determineOperatingMode()
         */
        protected final static int TIMEOUT_ENTER_COMMAND_MODE = 1500;
        
        // Variables.
        protected IConnectionInterface connectionInterface;
        
        protected DataReader dataReader = null;
        
        protected XBeeProtocol xbeeProtocol = XBeeProtocol.UNKNOWN;
        
        protected OperatingMode operatingMode = OperatingMode.UNKNOWN;
        
        protected XBee16BitAddress xbee16BitAddress = XBee16BitAddress.UNKNOWN_ADDRESS;
        protected XBee64BitAddress xbee64BitAddress = XBee64BitAddress.UNKNOWN_ADDRESS;
        
        protected Inet6Address ipv6Address = null;
        
        protected int currentFrameID = 0xFF;
        protected int receiveTimeout = DEFAULT_RECEIVE_TIMETOUT;
        
        protected AbstractXBeeDevice localXBeeDevice;
        
        protected Logger logger;
        
        private String nodeID;
        private String firmwareVersion;
        
        private HardwareVersion hardwareVersion;
        
        private Object ioLock = new Object();
        
        private boolean ioPacketReceived = false;
        private boolean applyConfigurationChanges = true;
        
        private byte[] ioPacketPayload;
        
        /**
         * Class constructor. Instantiates a new {@code XBeeDevice} object in the 
         * given port name and baud rate.
         * 
         * @param port Serial port name where XBee device is attached to.
         * @param baudRate Serial port baud rate to communicate with the device. 
         *                 Other connection parameters will be set as default (8 
         *                 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, no flow control).
         * 
         * @throws IllegalArgumentException if {@code baudRate < 0}.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code port == null}.
         * 
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(IConnectionInterface)
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(String, SerialPortParameters)
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(AbstractXBeeDevice, XBee64BitAddress)
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(AbstractXBeeDevice, XBee64BitAddress, XBee16BitAddress, String)
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(String, int, int, int, int, int)
         */
        public AbstractXBeeDevice(String port, int baudRate) {
                this(XBee.createConnectiontionInterface(port, baudRate));
        }
        
        /**
         * Class constructor. Instantiates a new {@code XBeeDevice} object in the 
         * given serial port name and settings.
         * 
         * @param port Serial port name where XBee device is attached to.
         * @param baudRate Serial port baud rate to communicate with the device.
         * @param dataBits Serial port data bits.
         * @param stopBits Serial port data bits.
         * @param parity Serial port data bits.
         * @param flowControl Serial port data bits.
         * 
         * @throws IllegalArgumentException if {@code baudRate < 0} or
         *                                  if {@code dataBits < 0} or
         *                                  if {@code stopBits < 0} or
         *                                  if {@code parity < 0} or
         *                                  if {@code flowControl < 0}.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code port == null}.
         * 
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(IConnectionInterface)
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(String, int)
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(String, SerialPortParameters)
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(AbstractXBeeDevice, XBee64BitAddress)
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(AbstractXBeeDevice, XBee64BitAddress, XBee16BitAddress, String)
         */
        public AbstractXBeeDevice(String port, int baudRate, int dataBits, int stopBits, int parity, int flowControl) {
                this(port, new SerialPortParameters(baudRate, dataBits, stopBits, parity, flowControl));
        }
        
        /**
         * Class constructor. Instantiates a new {@code XBeeDevice} object in the 
         * given serial port name and parameters.
         * 
         * @param port Serial port name where XBee device is attached to.
         * @param serialPortParameters Object containing the serial port parameters.
         * 
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code port == null} or
         *                              if {@code serialPortParameters == null}.
         * 
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(IConnectionInterface)
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(String, int)
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(AbstractXBeeDevice, XBee64BitAddress)
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(AbstractXBeeDevice, XBee64BitAddress, XBee16BitAddress, String)
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(String, int, int, int, int, int)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.connection.serial.SerialPortParameters
         */
        public AbstractXBeeDevice(String port, SerialPortParameters serialPortParameters) {
                this(XBee.createConnectiontionInterface(port, serialPortParameters));
        }
        
        /**
         * Class constructor. Instantiates a new {@code XBeeDevice} object with the 
         * given connection interface.
         * 
         * @param connectionInterface The connection interface with the physical 
         *                            XBee device.
         * 
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code connectionInterface == null}.
         * 
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(String, int)
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(String, SerialPortParameters)
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(AbstractXBeeDevice, XBee64BitAddress)
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(AbstractXBeeDevice, XBee64BitAddress, XBee16BitAddress, String)
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(String, int, int, int, int, int)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.connection.IConnectionInterface
         */
        public AbstractXBeeDevice(IConnectionInterface connectionInterface) {
                if (connectionInterface == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("ConnectionInterface cannot be null.");
                
                this.connectionInterface = connectionInterface;
                this.logger = LoggerFactory.getLogger(this.getClass());
                logger.debug(toString() + "Using the connection interface {}.", 
                                connectionInterface.getClass().getSimpleName());
        }
        
        /**
         * Class constructor. Instantiates a new {@code RemoteXBeeDevice} object 
         * with the given local {@code XBeeDevice} which contains the connection 
         * interface to be used.
         * 
         * @param localXBeeDevice The local XBee device that will behave as 
         *                        connection interface to communicate with this 
         *                        remote XBee device.
         * @param addr64 The 64-bit address to identify this XBee device.
         * 
         * @throws IllegalArgumentException If {@code localXBeeDevice.isRemote() == true}.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code localXBeeDevice == null} or
         *                              if {@code addr64 == null}.
         * 
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(IConnectionInterface)
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(String, int)
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(String, SerialPortParameters)
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(AbstractXBeeDevice, XBee64BitAddress, XBee16BitAddress, String)
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(String, int, int, int, int, int)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.XBee16BitAddress
         */
        public AbstractXBeeDevice(AbstractXBeeDevice localXBeeDevice, XBee64BitAddress addr64) {
                this(localXBeeDevice, addr64, null, null);
        }
        
        /**
         * Class constructor. Instantiates a new {@code RemoteXBeeDevice} object 
         * with the given local {@code XBeeDevice} which contains the connection 
         * interface to be used.
         * 
         * @param localXBeeDevice The local XBee device that will behave as 
         *                        connection interface to communicate with this 
         *                        remote XBee device.
         * @param addr64 The 64-bit address to identify this XBee device.
         * @param addr16 The 16-bit address to identify this XBee device. It might 
         *               be {@code null}.
         * @param id The node identifier of this XBee device. It might be 
         *           {@code null}.
         * 
         * @throws IllegalArgumentException If {@code localXBeeDevice.isRemote() == true}.
         * @throws NullPointerException If {@code localXBeeDevice == null} or
         *                              if {@code addr64 == null}.
         * 
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(IConnectionInterface)
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(String, int)
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(String, SerialPortParameters)
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(AbstractXBeeDevice, XBee64BitAddress)
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(String, int, int, int, int, int)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.XBee16BitAddress
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.XBee64BitAddress
         */
        public AbstractXBeeDevice(AbstractXBeeDevice localXBeeDevice, XBee64BitAddress addr64, 
                        XBee16BitAddress addr16, String id) {
                if (localXBeeDevice == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Local XBee device cannot be null.");
                if (addr64 == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("XBee 64-bit address of the device cannot be null.");
                if (localXBeeDevice.isRemote())
                        throw new IllegalArgumentException("The given local XBee device is remote.");
                
                this.localXBeeDevice = localXBeeDevice;
                this.connectionInterface = localXBeeDevice.getConnectionInterface();
                this.xbee64BitAddress = addr64;
                this.xbee16BitAddress = addr16;
                if (addr16 == null)
                        xbee16BitAddress = XBee16BitAddress.UNKNOWN_ADDRESS;
                this.nodeID = id;
                this.logger = LoggerFactory.getLogger(this.getClass());
                logger.debug(toString() + "Using the connection interface {}.", 
                                connectionInterface.getClass().getSimpleName());
        }
        
        /**
         * Class constructor. Instantiates a new {@code RemoteXBeeDevice} object 
         * with the given local {@code XBeeDevice} which contains the connection 
         * interface to be used.
         * 
         * @param localXBeeDevice The local XBee device that will behave as 
         *                        connection interface to communicate with this 
         *                        remote XBee device.
         * @param ipv6Addr The IPv6 address to identify this XBee device.
         * 
         * @throws IllegalArgumentException If {@code localXBeeDevice.isRemote() == true}.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code localXBeeDevice == null} or
         *                              if {@code ipv6Addr == null}.
         * 
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(IConnectionInterface)
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(String, int)
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(String, SerialPortParameters)
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(String, int, int, int, int, int)
         * @see java.net.Inet6Address
         * 
         * @since 1.2.1
         */
        public AbstractXBeeDevice(AbstractXBeeDevice localXBeeDevice, Inet6Address ipv6Addr) {
                this(localXBeeDevice, ipv6Addr, null);
        }
        
        /**
         * Class constructor. Instantiates a new {@code RemoteXBeeDevice} object 
         * with the given local {@code XBeeDevice} which contains the connection 
         * interface to be used.
         * 
         * @param localXBeeDevice The local XBee device that will behave as 
         *                        connection interface to communicate with this 
         *                        remote XBee device.
         * @param ipv6Addr The IPv6 address to identify this XBee device.
         * @param id The node identifier of this XBee device. It might be 
         *           {@code null}.
         * 
         * @throws IllegalArgumentException If {@code localXBeeDevice.isRemote() == true}.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code localXBeeDevice == null} or
         *                              if {@code ipv6Addr == null}.
         * 
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(IConnectionInterface)
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(String, int)
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(String, SerialPortParameters)
         * @see #AbstractXBeeDevice(String, int, int, int, int, int)
         * @see java.net.Inet6Address
         * 
         * @since 1.2.1
         */
        public AbstractXBeeDevice(AbstractXBeeDevice localXBeeDevice, Inet6Address ipv6Addr, String id) {
                if (localXBeeDevice == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Local XBee device cannot be null.");
                if (ipv6Addr == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("XBee IPv6 address of the device cannot be null.");
                if (localXBeeDevice.isRemote())
                        throw new IllegalArgumentException("The given local XBee device is remote.");
                
                this.localXBeeDevice = localXBeeDevice;
                this.connectionInterface = localXBeeDevice.getConnectionInterface();
                this.ipv6Address = ipv6Addr;
                this.nodeID = id;
                this.logger = LoggerFactory.getLogger(this.getClass());
                logger.debug(toString() + "Using the connection interface {}.", 
                                connectionInterface.getClass().getSimpleName());
        }
        
        /**
         * Returns the connection interface associated to this XBee device.
         * 
         * @return XBee device's connection interface.
         * 
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.connection.IConnectionInterface
         */
        public IConnectionInterface getConnectionInterface() {
                return connectionInterface;
        }
        
        /**
         * Returns whether this XBee device is a remote device.
         * 
         * @return {@code true} if this XBee device is a remote device, 
         *         {@code false} otherwise.
         */
        abstract public boolean isRemote();
        
        /**
         * Reads some parameters from this device and obtains its protocol.
         * 
         * <p>This method refresh the values of:</p>
         * <ul>
         * <li>64-bit address only if it is not initialized.</li>
         * <li>Node Identifier.</li>
         * <li>Hardware version if it is not initialized.</li>
         * <li>Firmware version.</li>
         * <li>XBee device protocol.</li>
         * <li>16-bit address (not for DigiMesh/DigiPoint modules).</li>
         * </ul>
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout reading the parameters.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any error trying to read the device information or
         *                       if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #get16BitAddress()
         * @see #get64BitAddress()
         * @see #getHardwareVersion()
         * @see #getNodeID()
         * @see #getFirmwareVersion()
         * @see #getXBeeProtocol()
         * @see #setNodeID(String)
         */
        public void readDeviceInfo() throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                byte[] response = null;
                // Get the 64-bit address.
                if (xbee64BitAddress == null || xbee64BitAddress.equals(XBee64BitAddress.UNKNOWN_ADDRESS)) {
                        String addressHigh;
                        String addressLow;
                        
                        response = getParameter("SH");
                        addressHigh = HexUtils.byteArrayToHexString(response);
                        
                        response = getParameter("SL");
                        addressLow = HexUtils.byteArrayToHexString(response);
                        
                        while(addressLow.length() < 8)
                                addressLow = "0" + addressLow;
                        
                        xbee64BitAddress = new XBee64BitAddress(addressHigh + addressLow);
                }
                // Get the Node ID.
                response = getParameter("NI");
                nodeID = new String(response);
                
                // Get the hardware version.
                if (hardwareVersion == null) {
                        response = getParameter("HV");
                        hardwareVersion = HardwareVersion.get(response[0]);
                }
                // Get the firmware version.
                response = getParameter("VR");
                firmwareVersion = HexUtils.byteArrayToHexString(response);
                
                // Original value of the protocol.
                XBeeProtocol origProtocol = getXBeeProtocol();
                
                // Obtain the device protocol.
                xbeeProtocol = XBeeProtocol.determineProtocol(hardwareVersion, firmwareVersion);
                
                if (origProtocol != XBeeProtocol.UNKNOWN
                                && origProtocol != xbeeProtocol) {
                        throw new XBeeException("Error reading device information: "
                                        + "Your module seems to be " + xbeeProtocol 
                                        + " and NOT " + origProtocol + ". Check if you are using" 
                                        + " the appropriate device class.");
                }
                
                // Get the 16-bit address. This must be done after obtaining the protocol because 
                // DigiMesh and Point-to-Multipoint protocols don't have 16-bit addresses.
                XBeeProtocol protocol = getXBeeProtocol();
                if (protocol == XBeeProtocol.ZIGBEE
                                || protocol == XBeeProtocol.RAW_802_15_4
                                || protocol == XBeeProtocol.XTEND
                                || protocol == XBeeProtocol.SMART_ENERGY
                                || protocol == XBeeProtocol.ZNET) {
                        response = getParameter("MY");
                        xbee16BitAddress = new XBee16BitAddress(response);
                }
        }
        
        /**
         * Returns the 16-bit address of this XBee device.
         * 
         * <p>To refresh this value use the {@link #readDeviceInfo()} method.</p>
         * 
         * @return The 16-bit address of this XBee device.
         * 
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.XBee16BitAddress
         */
        public XBee16BitAddress get16BitAddress() {
                return xbee16BitAddress;
        }
        
        /**
         * Returns the 64-bit address of this XBee device.
         * 
         * <p>If this value is {@code null} or 
         * {@code XBee64BitAddress.UNKNOWN_ADDRESS}, use the 
         * {@link #readDeviceInfo()} method to get its value.</p>
         * 
         * @return The 64-bit address of this XBee device.
         * 
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.XBee64BitAddress
         */
        public XBee64BitAddress get64BitAddress() {
                return xbee64BitAddress;
        }
        
        /**
         * Returns the IPv6 address of this IPv6 device.
         * 
         * <p>To refresh this value use the {@link #readDeviceInfo()} method.</p>
         * 
         * @return The IPv6 address of this IPv6 device.
         * 
         * @see java.net.Inet6Address
         * 
         * @since 1.2.1
         */
        public Inet6Address getIPv6Address() {
                return ipv6Address;
        }
        
        /**
         * Returns the Operating mode (AT, API or API escaped) of this XBee device 
         * for a local device, and the operating mode of the local device used as 
         * communication interface for a remote device.
         * 
         * @return The operating mode of the local XBee device.
         * 
         * @see #isRemote()
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.OperatingMode
         */
        protected OperatingMode getOperatingMode() {
                if (isRemote())
                        return localXBeeDevice.getOperatingMode();
                return operatingMode;
        }
        
        /**
         * Returns the XBee Protocol of this XBee device.
         * 
         * <p>To refresh this value use the {@link #readDeviceInfo()} method.</p>
         * 
         * @return The XBee device protocol.
         * 
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.XBeeProtocol
         */
        public XBeeProtocol getXBeeProtocol() {
                return xbeeProtocol;
        }
        
        /**
         * Returns the node identifier of this XBee device.
         * 
         * <p>To refresh this value use the {@link #readDeviceInfo()} method.</p>
         * 
         * @return The node identifier of this device.
         * 
         * @see #setNodeID(String)
         */
        public String getNodeID() {
                return nodeID;
        }
        
        /**
         * Sets the node identifier of this XBee device.
         * 
         * @param nodeID The new node id of the device.
         * 
         * @throws IllegalArgumentException if {@code nodeID.length > 20}.
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code nodeID == null}.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout setting the node ID value.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #getNodeID()
         */
        public void setNodeID(String nodeID) throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                if (nodeID == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Node ID cannot be null.");
                if (nodeID.length() > 20)
                        throw new IllegalArgumentException("Node ID length must be less than 21.");
                
                setParameter("NI", nodeID.getBytes());
                
                this.nodeID = nodeID;
        }
        
        /**
         * Returns the firmware version (hexadecimal string value) of this XBee 
         * device.
         * 
         * <p>To refresh this value use the {@link #readDeviceInfo()} method.</p>
         * 
         * @return The firmware version of the XBee device.
         */
        public String getFirmwareVersion() {
                return firmwareVersion;
        }
        
        /**
         * Returns the hardware version of this XBee device.
         * 
         * <p>If this value is {@code null}, use the {@link #readDeviceInfo()} 
         * method to get its value.</p>
         * 
         * @return The hardware version of the XBee device.
         * 
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.HardwareVersion
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.HardwareVersionEnum
         */
        public HardwareVersion getHardwareVersion() {
                return hardwareVersion;
        }
        
        /**
         * Updates the current device reference with the data provided for the 
         * given device.
         * 
         * <p><b>This is only for internal use.</b></p>
         * 
         * @param device The XBee Device to get the data from.
         */
        public void updateDeviceDataFrom(AbstractXBeeDevice device) {
                // TODO Should the devices have the same protocol??
                // TODO Should be allow to update a local from a remote or viceversa?? Maybe 
                // this must be in the Local/Remote device class(es) and not here... 
                
                // Only update the Node Identifier if the provided is not null.
                if (device.getNodeID() != null)
                        this.nodeID = device.getNodeID();
                
                // Only update the 64-bit address if the original is null or unknown.
                XBee64BitAddress addr64 = device.get64BitAddress();
                if (addr64 != null && !addr64.equals(XBee64BitAddress.UNKNOWN_ADDRESS)
                                && !addr64.equals(xbee64BitAddress) 
                                && (xbee64BitAddress == null 
                                        || xbee64BitAddress.equals(XBee64BitAddress.UNKNOWN_ADDRESS))) {
                        xbee64BitAddress = addr64;
                }
                
                // TODO Change here the 16-bit address or maybe in ZigBee and 802.15.4?
                // TODO Should the 16-bit address be always updated? Or following the same rule as the 64-bit address.
                XBee16BitAddress addr16 = device.get16BitAddress();
                if (addr16 != null && !addr16.equals(xbee16BitAddress)) {
                        xbee16BitAddress = addr16;
                }
                
                //this.deviceType = device.deviceType; // This is not yet done.
                
                // The operating mode: only API/API2. Do we need this for a remote device?
                // The protocol of the device should be the same.
                // The hardware version should be the same.
                // The firmware version can change...
        }
        
        /**
         * Adds the provided listener to the list of listeners to be notified
         * when new packets are received. 
         * 
         * <p>If the listener has been already included, this method does nothing.
         * </p>
         * 
         * @param listener Listener to be notified when new packets are received.
         * 
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code listener == null}
         * 
         * @see #removePacketListener(IPacketReceiveListener)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.listeners.IPacketReceiveListener
         */
        protected void addPacketListener(IPacketReceiveListener listener) {
                if (listener == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Listener cannot be null.");
                
                if (dataReader == null)
                        return;
                dataReader.addPacketReceiveListener(listener);
        }
        
        /**
         * Removes the provided listener from the list of packets listeners. 
         * 
         * <p>If the listener was not in the list this method does nothing.</p>
         * 
         * @param listener Listener to be removed from the list of listeners.
         * 
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code listener == null}
         * 
         * @see #addPacketListener(IPacketReceiveListener)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.listeners.IPacketReceiveListener
         */
        protected void removePacketListener(IPacketReceiveListener listener) {
                if (listener == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Listener cannot be null.");
                
                if (dataReader == null)
                        return;
                dataReader.removePacketReceiveListener(listener);
        }
        
        /**
         * Adds the provided listener to the list of listeners to be notified
         * when new data from a remote XBee device is received.
         * 
         * <p>If the listener has been already included this method does nothing.
         * </p>
         * 
         * @param listener Listener to be notified when new data from a remote XBee
         *                 device is received.
         * 
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code listener == null}
         * 
         * @see #removeDataListener(IDataReceiveListener)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.listeners.IDataReceiveListener
         */
        protected void addDataListener(IDataReceiveListener listener) {
                if (listener == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Listener cannot be null.");
                
                if (dataReader == null)
                        return;
                dataReader.addDataReceiveListener(listener);
        }
        
        /**
         * Removes the provided listener from the list of data listeners for remote
         * XBee devices.
         * 
         * <p>If the listener was not in the list this method does nothing.</p>
         * 
         * @param listener Listener to be removed from the list of listeners.
         * 
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code listener == null}
         * 
         * @see #addDataListener(IDataReceiveListener)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.listeners.IDataReceiveListener
         */
        protected void removeDataListener(IDataReceiveListener listener) {
                if (listener == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Listener cannot be null.");
                
                if (dataReader == null)
                        return;
                dataReader.removeDataReceiveListener(listener);
        }
        
        /**
         * Adds the provided listener to the list of listeners to be notified
         * when new IO samples are received. 
         * 
         * <p>If the listener has been already included this method does nothing.
         * </p>
         * 
         * @param listener Listener to be notified when new IO samples are received.
         * 
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code listener == null}
         * 
         * @see #removeIOSampleListener(IIOSampleReceiveListener)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.listeners.IIOSampleReceiveListener
         */
        protected void addIOSampleListener(IIOSampleReceiveListener listener) {
                if (listener == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Listener cannot be null.");
                
                if (dataReader == null)
                        return;
                dataReader.addIOSampleReceiveListener(listener);
        }
        
        /**
         * Removes the provided listener from the list of IO samples listeners. 
         * 
         * <p>If the listener was not in the list this method does nothing.</p>
         * 
         * @param listener Listener to be removed from the list of listeners.
         * 
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code listener == null}
         * 
         * @see #addIOSampleListener(IIOSampleReceiveListener)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.listeners.IIOSampleReceiveListener
         */
        protected void removeIOSampleListener(IIOSampleReceiveListener listener) {
                if (listener == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Listener cannot be null.");
                
                if (dataReader == null)
                        return;
                dataReader.removeIOSampleReceiveListener(listener);
        }
        
        /**
         * Adds the provided listener to the list of listeners to be notified
         * when new Modem Status events are received.
         * 
         * <p>If the listener has been already included this method does nothing.
         * </p>
         * 
         * @param listener Listener to be notified when new Modem Status events are 
         *                 received.
         * 
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code listener == null}
         * 
         * @see #removeModemStatusListener(IModemStatusReceiveListener)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.listeners.IModemStatusReceiveListener
         */
        protected void addModemStatusListener(IModemStatusReceiveListener listener) {
                if (listener == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Listener cannot be null.");
                
                if (dataReader == null)
                        return;
                dataReader.addModemStatusReceiveListener(listener);
        }
        
        /**
         * Removes the provided listener from the list of Modem Status listeners.
         * 
         * <p>If the listener was not in the list this method does nothing.</p>
         * 
         * @param listener Listener to be removed from the list of listeners.
         * 
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code listener == null}
         * 
         * @see #addModemStatusListener(IModemStatusReceiveListener)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.listeners.IModemStatusReceiveListener
         */
        protected void removeModemStatusListener(IModemStatusReceiveListener listener) {
                if (listener == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Listener cannot be null.");
                
                if (dataReader == null)
                        return;
                dataReader.removeModemStatusReceiveListener(listener);
        }
        
        /**
         * Adds the provided listener to the list of listeners to be notified
         * when new explicit data packets are received.
         * 
         * <p>If the listener has been already included this method does nothing.
         * </p>
         * 
         * @param listener Listener to be notified when new explicit data packets 
         *                 are received.
         * 
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code listener == null}
         * 
         * @see #removeExplicitDataListener(IExplicitDataReceiveListener)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.listeners.IExplicitDataReceiveListener
         */
        protected void addExplicitDataListener(IExplicitDataReceiveListener listener) {
                if (listener == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Listener cannot be null.");
                
                if (dataReader == null)
                        return;
                dataReader.addExplicitDataReceiveListener(listener);
        }
        
        /**
         * Removes the provided listener from the list of explicit data receive 
         * listeners.
         * 
         * <p>If the listener was not in the list this method does nothing.</p>
         * 
         * @param listener Listener to be removed from the list of listeners.
         * 
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code listener == null}
         * 
         * @see #addExplicitDataListener(IExplicitDataReceiveListener)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.listeners.IExplicitDataReceiveListener
         */
        protected void removeExplicitDataListener(IExplicitDataReceiveListener listener) {
                if (listener == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Listener cannot be null.");
                
                if (dataReader == null)
                        return;
                dataReader.removeExplicitDataReceiveListener(listener);
        }
        
        
        /**
         * Adds the provided listener to the list of listeners to be notified
         * when new IP data is received. 
         * 
         * <p>If the listener has been already included this method does nothing.
         * </p>
         * 
         * @param listener Listener to be notified when new IP data is 
         *                 received.
         * 
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code listener == null}
         * 
         * @see #removeIPDataListener(IIPDataReceiveListener)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.listeners.IIPDataReceiveListener
         * 
         * @since 1.2.0
         */
        protected void addIPDataListener(IIPDataReceiveListener listener) {
                if (listener == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Listener cannot be null.");
                
                if (dataReader == null)
                        return;
                dataReader.addIPDataReceiveListener(listener);
        }
        
        /**
         * Removes the provided listener from the list of IP data listeners. 
         * 
         * <p>If the listener was not in the list this method does nothing.</p>
         * 
         * @param listener Listener to be removed from the list of listeners.
         * 
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code listener == null}
         * 
         * @see #addIPDataListener(IIPDataReceiveListener)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.listeners.IIPDataReceiveListener
         * 
         * @since 1.2.0
         */
        protected void removeIPDataListener(IIPDataReceiveListener listener) {
                if (listener == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Listener cannot be null.");
                
                if (dataReader == null)
                        return;
                dataReader.removeIPDataReceiveListener(listener);
        }
        
        /**
         * Adds the provided listener to the list of listeners to be notified
         * when new SMS is received. 
         * 
         * <p>If the listener has been already included this method does nothing.
         * </p>
         * 
         * @param listener Listener to be notified when new SMS is received.
         * 
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code listener == null}
         * 
         * @see #removeSMSListener(ISMSReceiveListener)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.listeners.ISMSReceiveListener
         * 
         * @since 1.2.0
         */
        protected void addSMSListener(ISMSReceiveListener listener) {
                if (listener == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Listener cannot be null.");
                
                if (dataReader == null)
                        return;
                dataReader.addSMSReceiveListener(listener);
        }
        
        /**
         * Removes the provided listener from the list of SMS listeners. 
         * 
         * <p>If the listener was not in the list this method does nothing.</p>
         * 
         * @param listener Listener to be removed from the list of listeners.
         * 
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code listener == null}
         * 
         * @see #addSMSListener(ISMSReceiveListener)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.listeners.ISMSReceiveListener
         * 
         * @since 1.2.0
         */
        protected void removeSMSListener(ISMSReceiveListener listener) {
                if (listener == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Listener cannot be null.");
                
                if (dataReader == null)
                        return;
                dataReader.removeSMSReceiveListener(listener);
        }

        /**
         * Adds the provided listener to the list of listeners to be notified
         * when new User Data Relay message is received.
         *
         * <p>If the listener has been already included this method does nothing.
         * </p>
         *
         * @param listener Listener to be notified when new User Data Relay message
         *                 is received.
         *
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code listener == null}
         *
         * @see #removeUserDataRelayListener(IUserDataRelayReceiveListener)
         * @see IUserDataRelayReceiveListener
         *
         * @since 1.3.0
         */
        protected void addUserDataRelayListener(IUserDataRelayReceiveListener listener) {
                if (listener == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Listener cannot be null.");

                if (dataReader == null)
                        return;
                dataReader.addUserDataRelayReceiveListener(listener);
        }

        /**
         * Removes the provided listener from the list of User Data Relay listeners.
         *
         * <p>If the listener was not in the list this method does nothing.</p>
         *
         * @param listener Listener to be removed from the list of listeners.
         *
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code listener == null}
         *
         * @see #addUserDataRelayListener(IUserDataRelayReceiveListener)
         * @see IUserDataRelayReceiveListener
         *
         * @since 1.3.0
         */
        protected void removeUserDataRelayListener(IUserDataRelayReceiveListener listener) {
                if (listener == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Listener cannot be null.");

                if (dataReader == null)
                        return;
                dataReader.removeUserDataRelayReceiveListener(listener);
        }

        /**
         * Adds the provided listener to the list of listeners to be notified
         * when new data from the Bluetooth interface is received in a User Data
         * Relay frame.
         *
         * <p>If the listener has been already included this method does nothing.
         * </p>
         *
         * @param listener Listener to be notified when new data from the Bluetooth
         *                 interface is received.
         *
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code listener == null}
         *
         * @see #removeBluetoothDataListener(IBluetoothDataReceiveListener)
         * @see IBluetoothDataReceiveListener
         *
         * @since 1.3.0
         */
        protected void addBluetoothDataListener(IBluetoothDataReceiveListener listener) {
                if (listener == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Listener cannot be null.");

                if (dataReader == null)
                        return;
                dataReader.addBluetoothDataReceiveListener(listener);
        }

        /**
         * Removes the provided listener from the list of data receive listeners
         * for the Bluetooth interface.
         *
         * <p>If the listener was not in the list this method does nothing.</p>
         *
         * @param listener Listener to be removed from the list of listeners.
         *
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code listener == null}
         *
         * @see #addBluetoothDataListener(IBluetoothDataReceiveListener)
         * @see IBluetoothDataReceiveListener
         *
         * @since 1.3.0
         */
        protected void removeBluetoothDataListener(IBluetoothDataReceiveListener listener) {
                if (listener == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Listener cannot be null.");

                if (dataReader == null)
                        return;
                dataReader.removeBluetoothDataReceiveListener(listener);
        }

        /**
         * Adds the provided listener to the list of listeners to be notified
         * when new data from the MicroPython interface is received in a User
         * Data Relay frame.
         *
         * <p>If the listener has been already included this method does nothing.
         * </p>
         *
         * @param listener Listener to be notified when new data from the
         *                 MicroPython interface is received.
         *
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code listener == null}
         *
         * @see #removeMicroPythonDataListener(IMicroPythonDataReceiveListener)
         * @see IMicroPythonDataReceiveListener
         *
         * @since 1.3.0
         */
        protected void addMicroPythonDataListener(IMicroPythonDataReceiveListener listener) {
                if (listener == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Listener cannot be null.");

                if (dataReader == null)
                        return;
                dataReader.addMicroPythonDataReceiveListener(listener);
        }

        /**
         * Removes the provided listener from the list of data receive listeners
         * for the MicroPython interface.
         *
         * <p>If the listener was not in the list this method does nothing.</p>
         *
         * @param listener Listener to be removed from the list of listeners.
         *
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code listener == null}
         *
         * @see #addMicroPythonDataListener(IMicroPythonDataReceiveListener)
         * @see IMicroPythonDataReceiveListener
         *
         * @since 1.3.0
         */
        protected void removeMicroPythonDataListener(IMicroPythonDataReceiveListener listener) {
                if (listener == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Listener cannot be null.");

                if (dataReader == null)
                        return;
                dataReader.removeMicroPythonDataReceiveListener(listener);
        }

        /**
         * Adds the provided listener to the list of listeners to be notified
         * when new data from the serial interface is received in a User Data
         * Relay frame.
         *
         * <p>If the listener has been already included this method does nothing.
         * </p>
         *
         * @param listener Listener to be notified when new data from the serial
         *                 interface is received.
         *
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code listener == null}
         *
         * @see #removeSerialDataListener(ISerialDataReceiveListener)
         * @see ISerialDataReceiveListener
         *
         * @since 1.3.0
         */
        protected void addSerialDataListener(ISerialDataReceiveListener listener) {
                if (listener == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Listener cannot be null.");

                if (dataReader == null)
                        return;
                dataReader.addSerialDataReceiveListener(listener);
        }

        /**
         * Removes the provided listener from the list of data receive listeners
         * for the serial interface.
         *
         * <p>If the listener was not in the list this method does nothing.</p>
         *
         * @param listener Listener to be removed from the list of listeners.
         *
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code listener == null}
         *
         * @see #addSerialDataListener(ISerialDataReceiveListener)
         * @see ISerialDataReceiveListener
         *
         * @since 1.3.0
         */
        protected void removeSerialDataListener(ISerialDataReceiveListener listener) {
                if (listener == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Listener cannot be null.");

                if (dataReader == null)
                        return;
                dataReader.removeSerialDataReceiveListener(listener);
        }

        /**
         * Sends the given AT command and waits for answer or until the configured 
         * receive timeout expires.
         * 
         * <p>The receive timeout is configured using the {@code setReceiveTimeout}
         * method and can be consulted with {@code getReceiveTimeout} method.</p>
         * 
         * @param command AT command to be sent.
         * @return An {@code ATCommandResponse} object containing the response of 
         *         the command or {@code null} if there is no response.
         *         
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws InvalidOperatingModeException if the operating mode is different 
         *                                       than {@link OperatingMode#API} and 
         *                                       {@link OperatingMode#API_ESCAPE}.
         * @throws IOException if an I/O error occurs while sending the AT command.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code command == null}.
         * @throws TimeoutException if the configured time expires while waiting 
         *                          for the command reply.
         * 
         * @see XBeeDevice#getReceiveTimeout()
         * @see XBeeDevice#setReceiveTimeout(int)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.ATCommand
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.ATCommandResponse
         */
        protected ATCommandResponse sendATCommand(ATCommand command) 
                        throws InvalidOperatingModeException, TimeoutException, IOException {
                // Check if command is null.
                if (command == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("AT command cannot be null.");
                // Check connection.
                if (!connectionInterface.isOpen())
                        throw new InterfaceNotOpenException();
                
                ATCommandResponse response = null;
                OperatingMode operatingMode = getOperatingMode();
                switch (operatingMode) {
                case AT:
                case UNKNOWN:
                default:
                        throw new InvalidOperatingModeException(operatingMode);
                case API:
                case API_ESCAPE:
                        // Create the corresponding AT command packet depending on if the device is local or remote.
                        XBeePacket packet;
                        if (isRemote()) {
                                int remoteATCommandOptions = RemoteATCommandOptions.OPTION_NONE;
                                if (isApplyConfigurationChangesEnabled())
                                        remoteATCommandOptions |= RemoteATCommandOptions.OPTION_APPLY_CHANGES;
                                
                                if (getXBeeProtocol() == XBeeProtocol.THREAD) {
                                        packet = new IPv6RemoteATCommandRequestPacket(getNextFrameID(), ipv6Address,
                                                        remoteATCommandOptions, command.getCommand(), command.getParameter());
                                } else{
                                        XBee16BitAddress remote16BitAddress = get16BitAddress();
                                        if (remote16BitAddress == null)
                                                remote16BitAddress = XBee16BitAddress.UNKNOWN_ADDRESS;
                                        
                                        packet = new RemoteATCommandPacket(getNextFrameID(), get64BitAddress(), 
                                                        remote16BitAddress, remoteATCommandOptions, command.getCommand(), command.getParameter());
                                }
                        } else {
                                if (isApplyConfigurationChangesEnabled())
                                        packet = new ATCommandPacket(getNextFrameID(), command.getCommand(), command.getParameter());
                                else
                                        packet = new ATCommandQueuePacket(getNextFrameID(), command.getCommand(), command.getParameter());
                        }
                        if (command.getParameter() == null)
                                logger.debug(toString() + "Sending AT command '{}'.", command.getCommand());
                        else
                                logger.debug(toString() + "Sending AT command '{} {}'.", command.getCommand(), 
                                                HexUtils.prettyHexString(command.getParameter()));
                        try {
                                // Send the packet and build the corresponding response depending on if the device is local or remote.
                                XBeePacket answerPacket;
                                if (isRemote())
                                        answerPacket = localXBeeDevice.sendXBeePacket(packet);
                                else
                                        answerPacket = sendXBeePacket(packet);
                                
                                if (answerPacket instanceof ATCommandResponsePacket) {
                                        ATCommandResponsePacket r = (ATCommandResponsePacket)answerPacket;
                                        response = new ATCommandResponse(command, r.getCommandValue(), r.getStatus());
                                } else if (answerPacket instanceof RemoteATCommandResponsePacket) {
                                        RemoteATCommandResponsePacket r = (RemoteATCommandResponsePacket)answerPacket;
                                        response = new ATCommandResponse(command, r.getCommandValue(), r.getStatus());
                                } else if (answerPacket instanceof IPv6RemoteATCommandResponsePacket) {
                                        IPv6RemoteATCommandResponsePacket r = (IPv6RemoteATCommandResponsePacket)answerPacket;
                                        response = new ATCommandResponse(command, r.getCommandValue(), r.getStatus());
                                }
                                
                                if (response != null && response.getResponse() != null)
                                        logger.debug(toString() + "AT command response: {}.", HexUtils.prettyHexString(response.getResponse()));
                                else
                                        logger.debug(toString() + "AT command response: null.");
                        } catch (ClassCastException e) {
                                logger.error("Received an invalid packet type after sending an AT command packet." + e);
                        }
                }
                return response;
        }
        
        /**
         * Sends the given XBee packet asynchronously.
         * 
         * <p>The method will not wait for an answer for the packet.</p>
         * 
         * <p>To be notified when the answer is received, use 
         * {@link #sendXBeePacket(XBeePacket, IPacketReceiveListener)}.</p>
         * 
         * @param packet XBee packet to be sent asynchronously.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws InvalidOperatingModeException if the operating mode is different 
         *                                       than {@link OperatingMode#API} and 
         *                                       {@link OperatingMode#API_ESCAPE}.
         * @throws IOException if an I/O error occurs while sending the XBee packet.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code packet == null}.
         * 
         * @see #sendXBeePacket(XBeePacket)
         * @see #sendXBeePacket(XBeePacket, IPacketReceiveListener)
         * @see #sendXBeePacketAsync(XBeePacket)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.packet.XBeePacket
         */
        protected void sendXBeePacketAsync(XBeePacket packet) 
                        throws InvalidOperatingModeException, IOException {
                sendXBeePacket(packet, null);
        }
        
        /**
         * Sends the given XBee packet asynchronously and registers the given 
         * packet listener (if not {@code null}) to wait for an answer.
         * 
         * <p>The method will not wait for an answer for the packet, but the given 
         * listener will be notified when the answer arrives.</p>
         * 
         * @param packet XBee packet to be sent.
         * @param packetReceiveListener Listener for the operation, {@code null} 
         *                              not to be notified when the answer arrives.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws InvalidOperatingModeException if the operating mode is different 
         *                                       than {@link OperatingMode#API} and 
         *                                       {@link OperatingMode#API_ESCAPE}.
         * @throws IOException if an I/O error occurs while sending the XBee packet.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code packet == null}.
         * 
         * @see #sendXBeePacket(XBeePacket)
         * @see #sendXBeePacket(XBeePacket, IPacketReceiveListener)
         * @see #sendXBeePacketAsync(XBeePacket)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.listeners.IPacketReceiveListener
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.packet.XBeePacket
         */
        protected void sendXBeePacket(XBeePacket packet, IPacketReceiveListener packetReceiveListener)
                        throws InvalidOperatingModeException, IOException {
                // Check if the packet to send is null.
                if (packet == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("XBee packet cannot be null.");
                // Check connection.
                if (!connectionInterface.isOpen())
                        throw new InterfaceNotOpenException();
                
                OperatingMode operatingMode = getOperatingMode();
                switch (operatingMode) {
                case AT:
                case UNKNOWN:
                default:
                        throw new InvalidOperatingModeException(operatingMode);
                case API:
                case API_ESCAPE:
                        // Add the required frame ID and subscribe listener if given.
                        if (packet instanceof XBeeAPIPacket) {
                                        
                                        insertFrameID(packet);
                                        
                                        XBeeAPIPacket apiPacket = (XBeeAPIPacket)packet;
                                        
                                        if (packetReceiveListener != null 
                                                        && apiPacket.needsAPIFrameID())
                                                dataReader.addPacketReceiveListener(packetReceiveListener, apiPacket.getFrameID());
                                        else if (packetReceiveListener != null)
                                                dataReader.addPacketReceiveListener(packetReceiveListener);
                        }
                        
                        // Write packet data.
                        writePacket(packet);
                        break;
                }
        }
        
        /**
         * Sends the given XBee packet synchronously and blocks until response is 
         * received or receive timeout is reached.
         * 
         * <p>The receive timeout is configured using the {@code setReceiveTimeout}
         * method and can be consulted with {@code getReceiveTimeout} method.</p>
         * 
         * <p>Use {@link #sendXBeePacketAsync(XBeePacket)} for non-blocking 
         * operations.</p>
         * 
         * @param packet XBee packet to be sent.
         * @return An {@code XBeePacket} containing the response of the sent packet 
         *         or {@code null} if there is no response.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws InvalidOperatingModeException if the operating mode is different 
         *                                       than {@link OperatingMode#API} and 
         *                                       {@link OperatingMode#API_ESCAPE}.
         * @throws IOException if an I/O error occurs while sending the XBee packet.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code packet == null}.
         * @throws TimeoutException if the configured time expires while waiting for
         *                          the packet reply.
         * 
         * @see #sendXBeePacket(XBeePacket)
         * @see #sendXBeePacket(XBeePacket, IPacketReceiveListener)
         * @see #sendXBeePacketAsync(XBeePacket)
         * @see XBeeDevice#setReceiveTimeout(int)
         * @see XBeeDevice#getReceiveTimeout()
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.packet.XBeePacket
         */
        protected XBeePacket sendXBeePacket(final XBeePacket packet) 
                        throws InvalidOperatingModeException, TimeoutException, IOException {
                // Check if the packet to send is null.
                if (packet == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("XBee packet cannot be null.");
                // Check connection.
                if (!connectionInterface.isOpen())
                        throw new InterfaceNotOpenException();
                
                OperatingMode operatingMode = getOperatingMode();
                switch (operatingMode) {
                case AT:
                case UNKNOWN:
                default:
                        throw new InvalidOperatingModeException(operatingMode);
                case API:
                case API_ESCAPE:
                        // Build response container.
                        ArrayList<XBeePacket> responseList = new ArrayList<XBeePacket>();
                        
                        // If the packet does not need frame ID, send it async. and return null.
                        if (packet instanceof XBeeAPIPacket) {
                                if (!((XBeeAPIPacket)packet).needsAPIFrameID()) {
                                        sendXBeePacketAsync(packet);
                                        return null;
                                }
                        } else {
                                sendXBeePacketAsync(packet);
                                return null;
                        }
                        
                        // Add the required frame ID to the packet if necessary.
                        insertFrameID(packet);
                        
                        // Generate a packet received listener for the packet to be sent.
                        IPacketReceiveListener packetReceiveListener = createPacketReceivedListener(packet, responseList);
                        
                        // Add the packet listener to the data reader.
                        addPacketListener(packetReceiveListener);
                        
                        // Write the packet data.
                        writePacket(packet);
                        try {
                                // Wait for response or timeout.
                                synchronized (responseList) {
                                        try {
                                                responseList.wait(receiveTimeout);
                                        } catch (InterruptedException e) {}
                                }
                                // After the wait check if we received any response, if not throw timeout exception.
                                if (responseList.size() < 1)
                                        throw new TimeoutException();
                                // Return the received packet.
                                return responseList.get(0);
                        } finally {
                                // Always remove the packet listener from the list.
                                removePacketListener(packetReceiveListener);
                        }
                }
        }
        
        /**
         * Insert (if possible) the next frame ID stored in the device to the 
         * provided packet.
         * 
         * @param xbeePacket The packet to add the frame ID.
         * 
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.packet.XBeePacket
         */
        private void insertFrameID(XBeePacket xbeePacket) {
                if (xbeePacket instanceof XBeeAPIPacket)
                        return;
                
                XBeeAPIPacket apiPacket = (XBeeAPIPacket)xbeePacket;
                if (apiPacket.needsAPIFrameID() 
                                && apiPacket.getFrameID() == XBeeAPIPacket.NO_FRAME_ID)
                        apiPacket.setFrameID(getNextFrameID());
        }
        
        /**
         * Returns the packet listener corresponding to the provided sent packet. 
         * 
         * <p>The listener will filter those packets  matching with the Frame ID of 
         * the sent packet storing them in the provided responseList array.</p>
         * 
         * @param sentPacket The packet sent.
         * @param responseList List of packets received that correspond to the 
         *                     frame ID of the packet sent.
         * 
         * @return A packet receive listener that will filter the packets received 
         *         corresponding to the sent one.
         * 
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.listeners.IPacketReceiveListener
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.packet.XBeePacket
         */
        private IPacketReceiveListener createPacketReceivedListener(final XBeePacket sentPacket, final ArrayList<XBeePacket> responseList) {
                IPacketReceiveListener packetReceiveListener = new IPacketReceiveListener() {
                        /*
                         * (non-Javadoc)
                         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.listeners.IPacketReceiveListener#packetReceived(com.digi.xbee.api.packet.XBeePacket)
                         */
                        @Override
                        public void packetReceived(XBeePacket receivedPacket) {
                                // Check if it is the packet we are waiting for.
                                if (((XBeeAPIPacket)receivedPacket).checkFrameID((((XBeeAPIPacket)sentPacket).getFrameID()))) {
                                        // Security check to avoid class cast exceptions. It has been observed that parallel processes 
                                        // using the same connection but with different frame index may collide and cause this exception at some point.
                                        if (sentPacket instanceof XBeeAPIPacket
                                                        && receivedPacket instanceof XBeeAPIPacket) {
                                                XBeeAPIPacket sentAPIPacket = (XBeeAPIPacket)sentPacket;
                                                XBeeAPIPacket receivedAPIPacket = (XBeeAPIPacket)receivedPacket;
                                                
                                                // If the packet sent is an AT command, verify that the received one is an AT command response and 
                                                // the command matches in both packets.
                                                if (sentAPIPacket.getFrameType() == APIFrameType.AT_COMMAND) {
                                                        if (receivedAPIPacket.getFrameType() != APIFrameType.AT_COMMAND_RESPONSE)
                                                                return;
                                                        if (!((ATCommandPacket)sentAPIPacket).getCommand().equalsIgnoreCase(((ATCommandResponsePacket)receivedPacket).getCommand()))
                                                                return;
                                                }
                                                // If the packet sent is a remote AT command, verify that the received one is a remote AT command response and 
                                                // the command matches in both packets.
                                                if (sentAPIPacket.getFrameType() == APIFrameType.REMOTE_AT_COMMAND_REQUEST) {
                                                        if (receivedAPIPacket.getFrameType() != APIFrameType.REMOTE_AT_COMMAND_RESPONSE)
                                                                return;
                                                        if (!((RemoteATCommandPacket)sentAPIPacket).getCommand().equalsIgnoreCase(((RemoteATCommandResponsePacket)receivedPacket).getCommand()))
                                                                return;
                                                }
                                        }
                                        
                                        // Verify that the sent packet is not the received one! This can happen when the echo mode is enabled in the 
                                        // serial port.
                                        if (!sentPacket.equals(receivedPacket)) {
                                                responseList.add(receivedPacket);
                                                synchronized (responseList) {
                                                        responseList.notify();
                                                }
                                        }
                                }
                        }
                };
                
                return packetReceiveListener;
        }
        
        /**
         * Writes the given XBee packet in the connection interface of this device.
         * 
         * @param packet XBee packet to be written.
         * 
         * @throws IOException if an I/O error occurs while writing the XBee packet 
         *                     in the connection interface.
         * 
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.packet.XBeePacket
         */
        private void writePacket(XBeePacket packet) throws IOException {
                logger.debug(toString() + "Sending XBee packet: \n{}", packet.toPrettyString());
                // Write bytes with the required escaping mode.
                switch (operatingMode) {
                case API:
                default:
                        connectionInterface.writeData(packet.generateByteArray());
                        break;
                case API_ESCAPE:
                        connectionInterface.writeData(packet.generateByteArrayEscaped());
                        break;
                }
        }
        
        /**
         * Returns the next Frame ID of this XBee device.
         * 
         * @return The next Frame ID.
         */
        protected synchronized int getNextFrameID() {
                if (isRemote())
                        return localXBeeDevice.getNextFrameID();
                if (currentFrameID == 0xff) {
                        // Reset counter.
                        currentFrameID = 1;
                } else
                        currentFrameID ++;
                return currentFrameID;
        }
        
        /**
         * Sends the provided {@code XBeePacket} and determines if the transmission 
         * status is success for synchronous transmissions.
         * 
         * <p>If the status is not success, an {@code TransmitException} is thrown.</p>
         * 
         * @param packet The {@code XBeePacket} to be sent.
         * @param asyncTransmission Determines whether the transmission must be 
         *                          asynchronous.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code packet == null}.
         * @throws TransmitException if {@code packet} is not an instance of 
         *                           {@code TransmitStatusPacket} or 
         *                           if {@code packet} is not an instance of 
         *                           {@code TXStatusPacket} or 
         *                           if its transmit status is different than 
         *                           {@code XBeeTransmitStatus.SUCCESS}.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related error.
         * 
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.packet.XBeePacket
         */
        protected void sendAndCheckXBeePacket(XBeePacket packet, boolean asyncTransmission) throws TransmitException, XBeeException {
                XBeePacket receivedPacket = null;
                
                // Send the XBee packet.
                try {
                        if (asyncTransmission)
                                sendXBeePacketAsync(packet);
                        else
                                receivedPacket = sendXBeePacket(packet);
                } catch (IOException e) {
                        throw new XBeeException("Error writing in the communication interface.", e);
                }
                
                // If the transmission is async. we are done.
                if (asyncTransmission)
                        return;
                
                // Check if the packet received is a valid transmit status packet.
                if (receivedPacket == null)
                        throw new TransmitException(null);
                
                XBeeTransmitStatus status = null;
                if (receivedPacket instanceof TransmitStatusPacket)
                        status = ((TransmitStatusPacket)receivedPacket).getTransmitStatus();
                else if (receivedPacket instanceof TXStatusPacket)
                        status = ((TXStatusPacket)receivedPacket).getTransmitStatus();
                
                if (status != XBeeTransmitStatus.SUCCESS
                                && status != XBeeTransmitStatus.SELF_ADDRESSED)
                                throw new TransmitException(status);
        }
        
        /**
         * Sends the provided {@code CoAPTxRequestPacket} and determines if the 
         * transmission status and CoAP RX Response are success for synchronous 
         * transmissions.
         * 
         * <p>If the status or the CoAP response is not successful, an 
         * {@code TransmitException} is thrown.</p>
         * 
         * @param packet The {@code CoAPTxRequestPacket} to be sent.
         * @param asyncTransmission Determines whether the transmission must be 
         *                          asynchronous.
         * 
         * @return A byte array containing the RfData of the CoAP RX Response 
         *         packet, if that field is not empty. In other cases, it will 
         *         return {@code null}.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code packet == null}.
         * @throws TransmitException if {@code packet} is not an instance of 
         *                           {@code TransmitStatusPacket} or 
         *                           if {@code packet} is not an instance of 
         *                           {@code TXStatusPacket} or 
         *                           if its transmit status is different than 
         *                           {@code XBeeTransmitStatus.SUCCESS}.
         * @throws XBeeException if CoAP response packet is not received or it is 
         *                       not successful or if there is any other XBee 
         *                       related error.
         * 
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.packet.thread.CoAPTxRequestPacket
         * 
         * @since 1.2.1
         */
        protected byte[] sendAndCheckCoAPPacket(CoAPTxRequestPacket packet,
                        boolean asyncTransmission) throws TransmitException, XBeeException {
                // Add listener to read CoAP response (when sending a CoAP transmission, 
                // a transmit status and a CoAP response are received by the sender)
                ArrayList<CoAPRxResponsePacket> coapResponsePackets = new ArrayList<CoAPRxResponsePacket>();
                IPacketReceiveListener listener = createCoAPResponseListener(coapResponsePackets);
                addPacketListener(listener);
                
                // Send the CoAP Tx Request packet.
                XBeePacket receivedPacket = null;
                try {
                        if (asyncTransmission)
                                sendXBeePacketAsync(packet);
                        else
                                receivedPacket = sendXBeePacket(packet);
                } catch (IOException e) {
                        throw new XBeeException("Error writing in the communication interface.", e);
                }
                
                // If the transmission is async. we are done.
                if (asyncTransmission)
                        return null;
                
                if (receivedPacket == null)
                        throw new TransmitException(null);
                
                // Verify Transmit status.
                XBeeTransmitStatus status = null;
                if (receivedPacket instanceof TXStatusPacket)
                        status = ((TXStatusPacket)receivedPacket).getTransmitStatus();
                
                if (status == null || 
                                (status != XBeeTransmitStatus.SUCCESS && status != XBeeTransmitStatus.SELF_ADDRESSED)) 
                        throw new TransmitException(status);
                
                // Verify CoAP response (only expect one CoAP RX Response packet).
                CoAPRxResponsePacket coapRxPacket = null;
                try {
                        coapRxPacket = waitForCoAPRxResponsePacket(coapResponsePackets);
                } finally {
                        // Always remove the packet listener from the list.
                        removePacketListener(listener);
                }
                if (coapRxPacket == null)
                        throw new XBeeException("CoAP response was null.");
                return coapRxPacket.getData();
        }
        
        /**
         * Returns the CoAP packet listener corresponding to the provided sent CoAP 
         * packet. 
         * 
         * <p>The listener will filter CoAP Rx Response packets (0x9C) and storing 
         * them in the provided responseList array.</p>
         * 
         * @param coapResponsePackets List of CoAP Rx Response packets received.
         * 
         * @return A CoAP packet receive listener.
         * 
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.listeners.IPacketReceiveListener
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.packet.thread.CoAPRxResponsePacket
         * 
         * @since 1.2.1
         */
        private IPacketReceiveListener createCoAPResponseListener(final ArrayList<CoAPRxResponsePacket> coapResponsePackets) {
                IPacketReceiveListener listener = new IPacketReceiveListener() {
                        
                        @Override
                        public void packetReceived(XBeePacket receivedPacket) {
                                if (receivedPacket instanceof CoAPRxResponsePacket) {
                                        coapResponsePackets.add((CoAPRxResponsePacket)receivedPacket);
                                        coapResponsePackets.notifyAll();
                                }
                        }
                };
                return listener;
        }
        
        /**
         * Returns the CoAP Rx Response packet that comes in through the serial 
         * port in the given timeout.
         * 
         * @param coapResponsePackets List of packets where the received packet will be stored.
         * 
         * @return CoAP Rx Response packet received.
         * 
         * @throws XBeeException if CoAP response packet is not received or it is 
         *                       not successful or if there is any other XBee 
         *                       related error.
         * 
         * @since 1.2.1
         */
        private CoAPRxResponsePacket waitForCoAPRxResponsePacket(ArrayList<CoAPRxResponsePacket> coapResponsePackets) throws XBeeException {
                synchronized (coapResponsePackets) {
                        try {
                                coapResponsePackets.wait(receiveTimeout);
                        } catch (InterruptedException e) {}
                }
                
                if (!coapResponsePackets.isEmpty()) {
                        RestFulStatusEnum responseStatus = coapResponsePackets.get(0).getStatus();
                        if (responseStatus != RestFulStatusEnum.SUCCESS
                                        && responseStatus != RestFulStatusEnum.CREATED
                                        && responseStatus != RestFulStatusEnum.ACCEPTED
                                        && responseStatus != RestFulStatusEnum.NON_AUTHORITATIVE
                                        && responseStatus != RestFulStatusEnum.NO_CONTENT
                                        && responseStatus != RestFulStatusEnum.RESET_CONTENT)
                                throw new XBeeException("CoAP response had an unexpected status: " + responseStatus.toString());
                } else {
                        throw new XBeeException("CoAP response was not received.");
                }
                return coapResponsePackets.get(0);
        }
        
        /**
         * Sets the configuration of the given IO line of this XBee device.
         * 
         * @param ioLine The IO line to configure.
         * @param ioMode The IO mode to set to the IO line.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code ioLine == null} or
         *                              if {@code ioMode == null}.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout sending the set 
         *                          configuration command.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #getIOConfiguration(IOLine)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.io.IOLine
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.io.IOMode
         */
        public void setIOConfiguration(IOLine ioLine, IOMode ioMode) throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                // Check IO line.
                if (ioLine == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("IO line cannot be null.");
                if (ioMode == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("IO mode cannot be null.");
                // Check connection.
                if (!connectionInterface.isOpen())
                        throw new InterfaceNotOpenException();
                
                setParameter(ioLine.getConfigurationATCommand(), new byte[]{(byte)ioMode.getID()});
        }
        
        /**
         * Returns the configuration mode of the provided IO line of this XBee 
         * device.
         * 
         * @param ioLine The IO line to get its configuration.
         * 
         * @return The IO mode (configuration) of the provided IO line.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code ioLine == null}.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout sending the get 
         *                          configuration command.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #setIOConfiguration(IOLine, IOMode)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.io.IOLine
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.io.IOMode
         */
        public IOMode getIOConfiguration(IOLine ioLine) throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                // Check IO line.
                if (ioLine == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("DIO pin cannot be null.");
                // Check connection.
                if (!connectionInterface.isOpen())
                        throw new InterfaceNotOpenException();
                
                // Check if the received configuration mode is valid.
                int ioModeValue = getParameter(ioLine.getConfigurationATCommand())[0];
                IOMode dioMode = IOMode.getIOMode(ioModeValue, ioLine);
                if (dioMode == null)
                        throw new OperationNotSupportedException("Received configuration mode '" + HexUtils.integerToHexString(ioModeValue, 1) + "' is not valid.");
                
                // Return the configuration mode.
                return dioMode;
        }
        
        /**
         * Sets the digital value (high or low) to the provided IO line of this 
         * XBee device.
         * 
         * @param ioLine The IO line to set its value.
         * @param ioValue The IOValue to set to the IO line ({@code HIGH} or 
         *              {@code LOW}).
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code ioLine == null} or 
         *                              if {@code ioValue == null}.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout sending the set DIO 
         *                          command.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #getIOConfiguration(IOLine)
         * @see #setIOConfiguration(IOLine, IOMode)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.io.IOLine
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.io.IOValue
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.io.IOMode#DIGITAL_OUT_HIGH
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.io.IOMode#DIGITAL_OUT_LOW
         */
        public void setDIOValue(IOLine ioLine, IOValue ioValue) throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                // Check IO line.
                if (ioLine == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("IO line cannot be null.");
                // Check IO value.
                if (ioValue == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("IO value cannot be null.");
                // Check connection.
                if (!connectionInterface.isOpen())
                        throw new InterfaceNotOpenException();
                
                setParameter(ioLine.getConfigurationATCommand(), new byte[]{(byte)ioValue.getID()});
        }
        
        /**
         * Returns the digital value of the provided IO line of this XBee device.
         * 
         * <p>The provided <b>IO line must be previously configured as digital I/O
         * </b>. To do so, use {@code setIOConfiguration} and the following 
         * {@code IOMode}:</p>
         * 
         * <ul>
         * <li>{@code IOMode.DIGITAL_IN} to configure as digital input.</li>
         * <li>{@code IOMode.DIGITAL_OUT_HIGH} to configure as digital output, high.
         * </li>
         * <li>{@code IOMode.DIGITAL_OUT_LOW} to configure as digital output, low.
         * </li>
         * </ul>
         * 
         * @param ioLine The IO line to get its digital value.
         * 
         * @return The digital value corresponding to the provided IO line.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code ioLine == null}.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout sending the get IO values 
         *                          command.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #getIOConfiguration(IOLine)
         * @see #setIOConfiguration(IOLine, IOMode)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.io.IOLine
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.io.IOValue
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.io.IOMode#DIGITAL_IN
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.io.IOMode#DIGITAL_OUT_HIGH
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.io.IOMode#DIGITAL_OUT_LOW
         */
        public IOValue getDIOValue(IOLine ioLine) throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                // Check IO line.
                if (ioLine == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("IO line cannot be null.");
                
                // Obtain an IO Sample from the XBee device.
                IOSample ioSample = readIOSample();
                
                // Check if the IO sample contains the expected IO line and value.
                if (!ioSample.hasDigitalValues() || !ioSample.getDigitalValues().containsKey(ioLine))
                        throw new OperationNotSupportedException("Answer does not contain digital data for " + ioLine.getName() + ".");
                
                // Return the digital value. 
                return ioSample.getDigitalValues().get(ioLine);
        }
        
        /**
         * Sets the duty cycle (in %) of the provided IO line of this XBee device. 
         * 
         * <p>The provided <b>IO line must be</b>:</p>
         * 
         * <ul>
         * <li><b>PWM capable</b> ({@link IOLine#hasPWMCapability()}).</li>
         * <li>Previously <b>configured as PWM Output</b> (use 
         * {@code setIOConfiguration} and {@code IOMode.PWM}).</li>
         * </ul>
         * 
         * @param ioLine The IO line to set its duty cycle value.
         * @param dutyCycle The duty cycle of the PWM.
         * 
         * @throws IllegalArgumentException if {@code ioLine.hasPWMCapability() == false} or 
         *                                  if {@code value < 0} or
         *                                  if {@code value > 1023}.
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code ioLine == null}.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout sending the set PWM duty 
         *                          cycle command.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #getIOConfiguration(IOLine)
         * @see #getIOConfiguration(IOLine)
         * @see #setIOConfiguration(IOLine, IOMode)
         * @see #getPWMDutyCycle(IOLine)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.io.IOLine
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.io.IOMode#PWM
         */
        public void setPWMDutyCycle(IOLine ioLine, double dutyCycle) throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                // Check IO line.
                if (ioLine == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("IO line cannot be null.");
                // Check if the IO line has PWM capability.
                if (!ioLine.hasPWMCapability())
                        throw new IllegalArgumentException("Provided IO line does not have PWM capability.");
                // Check duty cycle limits.
                if (dutyCycle < 0 || dutyCycle > 100)
                        throw new IllegalArgumentException("Duty Cycle must be between 0% and 100%.");
                // Check connection.
                if (!connectionInterface.isOpen())
                        throw new InterfaceNotOpenException();
                
                // Convert the value.
                int finaldutyCycle = (int)(dutyCycle * 1023.0/100.0);
                
                setParameter(ioLine.getPWMDutyCycleATCommand(), ByteUtils.intToByteArray(finaldutyCycle));
        }
        
        /**
         * Gets the PWM duty cycle (in %) corresponding to the provided IO line of 
         * this XBee device.
         * 
         * <p>The provided <b>IO line must be</b>:</p>
         * 
         * <ul>
         * <li><b>PWM capable</b> ({@link IOLine#hasPWMCapability()}).</li>
         * <li>Previously <b>configured as PWM Output</b> (use 
         * {@code setIOConfiguration} and {@code IOMode.PWM}).</li>
         * </ul>
         * 
         * @param ioLine The IO line to get its PWM duty cycle.
         * 
         * @return The PWM duty cycle value corresponding to the provided IO line 
         *         (0% - 100%).
         * 
         * @throws IllegalArgumentException if {@code ioLine.hasPWMCapability() == false}.
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code ioLine == null}.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout sending the get PWM duty 
         *                          cycle command.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #getIOConfiguration(IOLine)
         * @see #setIOConfiguration(IOLine, IOMode)
         * @see #setPWMDutyCycle(IOLine, double)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.io.IOLine
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.io.IOMode#PWM
         */
        public double getPWMDutyCycle(IOLine ioLine) throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                // Check IO line.
                if (ioLine == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("IO line cannot be null.");
                // Check if the IO line has PWM capability.
                if (!ioLine.hasPWMCapability())
                        throw new IllegalArgumentException("Provided IO line does not have PWM capability.");
                // Check connection.
                if (!connectionInterface.isOpen())
                        throw new InterfaceNotOpenException();
                
                byte[] value = getParameter(ioLine.getPWMDutyCycleATCommand());
                
                // Return the PWM duty cycle value.
                int readValue = ByteUtils.byteArrayToInt(value);
                return Math.round((readValue * 100.0/1023.0) * 100.0) / 100.0;
        }
        
        /**
         * Returns the analog value of the provided IO line of this XBee device.
         * 
         * <p>The provided <b>IO line must be previously configured as ADC</b>. To 
         * do so, use {@code setIOConfiguration} and {@code IOMode.ADC}.</p>
         * 
         * @param ioLine The IO line to get its analog value.
         * 
         * @return The analog value corresponding to the provided IO line.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code ioLine == null}.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout sending the get IO values
         *                          command.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #getIOConfiguration(IOLine)
         * @see #setIOConfiguration(IOLine, IOMode)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.io.IOLine
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.io.IOMode#ADC
         */
        public int getADCValue(IOLine ioLine) throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                // Check IO line.
                if (ioLine == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("IO line cannot be null.");
                
                // Obtain an IO Sample from the XBee device.
                IOSample ioSample = readIOSample();
                
                // Check if the IO sample contains the expected IO line and value.
                if (!ioSample.hasAnalogValues() || !ioSample.getAnalogValues().containsKey(ioLine))
                        throw new OperationNotSupportedException("Answer does not contain analog data for " + ioLine.getName() + ".");
                
                // Return the analog value.
                return ioSample.getAnalogValues().get(ioLine);
        }
        
        /**
         * Sets the 64-bit destination extended address of this XBee device.
         * 
         * <p>{@link XBee64BitAddress#BROADCAST_ADDRESS} is the broadcast address 
         * for the PAN. {@link XBee64BitAddress#COORDINATOR_ADDRESS} can be used to 
         * address the Pan Coordinator.</p>
         * 
         * @param xbee64BitAddress 64-bit destination address to be configured.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code xbee64BitAddress == null}.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout sending the set 
         *                          destination address command.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #getDestinationAddress()
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.XBee64BitAddress
         */
        public void setDestinationAddress(XBee64BitAddress xbee64BitAddress) throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                if (xbee64BitAddress == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Address cannot be null.");
                
                // This method needs to apply changes after modifying the destination 
                // address, but only if the destination address could be set successfully.
                boolean applyChanges = isApplyConfigurationChangesEnabled();
                if (applyChanges)
                        enableApplyConfigurationChanges(false);
                
                byte[] address = xbee64BitAddress.getValue();
                try {
                        setParameter("DH", Arrays.copyOfRange(address, 0, 4));
                        setParameter("DL", Arrays.copyOfRange(address, 4, 8));
                        applyChanges();
                } finally {
                        // Always restore the old value of the AC.
                        enableApplyConfigurationChanges(applyChanges);
                }
        }
        
        /**
         * Returns the 64-bit destination extended address of this XBee device.
         * 
         * <p>{@link XBee64BitAddress#BROADCAST_ADDRESS} is the broadcast address 
         * for the PAN. {@link XBee64BitAddress#COORDINATOR_ADDRESS} can be used to 
         * address the Pan Coordinator.</p>
         * 
         * @return 64-bit destination address.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout sending the get
         *                          destination address command.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #setDestinationAddress(XBee64BitAddress)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.XBee64BitAddress
         */
        public XBee64BitAddress getDestinationAddress() throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                byte[] dh = getParameter("DH");
                byte[] dl = getParameter("DL");
                byte[] address = new byte[dh.length + dl.length];
                
                System.arraycopy(dh, 0, address, 0, dh.length);
                System.arraycopy(dl, 0, address, dh.length, dl.length);
                
                return new XBee64BitAddress(address);
        }
        
        /**
         * Sets the destination IPv6 address.
         * 
         * @param ipv6Address Destination IPv6 address.
         * 
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code ipv6Address == null}.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout setting the IPv6 
         *                          destination address.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #getIPv6DestinationAddress()
         * @see java.net.Inet6Address
         * 
         * @since 1.2.1
         */
        public void setIPv6DestinationAddress(Inet6Address ipv6Address) throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                if (ipv6Address == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Destination IPv6 address cannot be null.");
                
                setParameter("DL", ipv6Address.getAddress());
        }
        
        /**
         * Returns the destination IPv6 address.
         * 
         * @return The configured destination IPv6 address.
         * 
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout reading the IPv6 
         *                          destination address.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #setIPv6DestinationAddress(Inet6Address)
         * @see java.net.Inet6Address
         * 
         * @since 1.2.1
         */
        public Inet6Address getIPv6DestinationAddress() throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                try {
                        return (Inet6Address) Inet6Address.getByAddress(getParameter("DL"));
                } catch (UnknownHostException e) {
                        throw new XBeeException(e);
                }
        }
        
        /**
         * Sets the IO sampling rate to enable periodic sampling in this XBee 
         * device.
         * 
         * <p>A sample rate of {@code 0} ms. disables this feature.</p>
         * 
         * <p>All enabled digital IO and analog inputs will be sampled and
         * transmitted every {@code rate} milliseconds to the configured destination
         * address.</p>
         * 
         * <p>The destination address can be configured using the 
         * {@code setDestinationAddress(XBee64BitAddress)} method and retrieved by 
         * {@code getDestinationAddress()}.</p>
         * 
         * @param rate IO sampling rate in milliseconds.
         * 
         * @throws IllegalArgumentException if {@code rate < 0} or {@code rate >
         *                                  0xFFFF}.
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout sending the set IO
         *                          sampling rate command.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #getDestinationAddress()
         * @see #setDestinationAddress(XBee64BitAddress)
         * @see #getIOSamplingRate()
         */
        public void setIOSamplingRate(int rate) throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                // Check range.
                if (rate < 0 || rate > 0xFFFF)
                        throw new IllegalArgumentException("Rate must be between 0 and 0xFFFF.");
                // Check connection.
                if (!connectionInterface.isOpen())
                        throw new InterfaceNotOpenException();
                
                setParameter("IR", ByteUtils.intToByteArray(rate));
        }
        
        /**
         * Returns the IO sampling rate of this XBee device.
         * 
         * <p>A sample rate of {@code 0} means the IO sampling feature is disabled.
         * </p>
         * 
         * <p>Periodic sampling allows this XBee module to take an IO sample and 
         * transmit it to a remote device (configured in the destination address) 
         * at the configured periodic rate (ms).</p>
         * 
         * @return IO sampling rate in milliseconds.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout sending the get IO
         *                          sampling rate command.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #getDestinationAddress()
         * @see #setDestinationAddress(XBee64BitAddress)
         * @see #setIOSamplingRate(int)
         */
        public int getIOSamplingRate() throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                // Check connection.
                if (!connectionInterface.isOpen())
                        throw new InterfaceNotOpenException();
                
                byte[] rate = getParameter("IR");
                return ByteUtils.byteArrayToInt(rate);
        }
        
        /**
         * Sets the digital IO lines of this XBee device to be monitored and 
         * sampled whenever their status changes.
         * 
         * <p>A {@code null} set of lines disables this feature.</p>
         * 
         * <p>If a change is detected on an enabled digital IO pin, a digital IO
         * sample is immediately transmitted to the configured destination address.
         * </p>
         * 
         * <p>The destination address can be configured using the 
         * {@code setDestinationAddress(XBee64BitAddress)} method and retrieved by 
         * {@code getDestinationAddress()}.</p>
         * 
         * @param lines Set of IO lines to be monitored, {@code null} to disable 
         *              this feature.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout sending the set DIO
         *                          change detection command.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #getDestinationAddress()
         * @see #getDIOChangeDetection()
         * @see #setDestinationAddress(XBee64BitAddress)
         */
        public void setDIOChangeDetection(Set<IOLine> lines) throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                // Check connection.
                if (!connectionInterface.isOpen())
                        throw new InterfaceNotOpenException();
                
                byte[] bitfield = new byte[2];
                
                if (lines != null) {
                        for (IOLine line : lines) {
                                int i = line.getIndex();
                                if (i < 8)
                                        bitfield[1] = (byte) (bitfield[1] | (1 << i));
                                else
                                        bitfield[0] = (byte) (bitfield[0] | (1 << i - 8));
                        }
                }
                
                setParameter("IC", bitfield);
        }
        
        /**
         * Returns the set of IO lines of this device that are monitored for 
         * change detection.
         * 
         * <p>A {@code null} set means the DIO change detection feature is disabled.
         * </p>
         * 
         * <p>Modules can be configured to transmit to the configured destination 
         * address a data sample immediately whenever a monitored digital IO line 
         * changes state.</p> 
         * 
         * @return Set of digital IO lines that are monitored for change detection,
         *         {@code null} if there are no monitored lines.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout sending the get DIO
         *                          change detection command.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #getDestinationAddress()
         * @see #setDestinationAddress(XBee64BitAddress)
         * @see #setDIOChangeDetection(Set)
         */
        public Set<IOLine> getDIOChangeDetection() throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                // Check connection.
                if (!connectionInterface.isOpen())
                        throw new InterfaceNotOpenException();
                
                byte[] bitfield = getParameter("IC");
                TreeSet<IOLine> lines = new TreeSet<IOLine>();
                int mask = (bitfield[0] << 8) + (bitfield[1] & 0xFF);
                
                for (int i = 0; i < 16; i++) {
                        if (ByteUtils.isBitEnabled(mask, i))
                                lines.add(IOLine.getDIO(i));
                }
                
                if (lines.size() > 0)
                        return lines;
                return null;
        }
        
        /**
         * Applies changes to all command registers causing queued command register
         * values to be applied.
         * 
         * <p>This method must be invoked if the 'apply configuration changes' 
         * option is disabled and the changes to this XBee device parameters must 
         * be applied.</p>
         * 
         * <p>To know if the 'apply configuration changes' option is enabled, use 
         * the {@code isApplyConfigurationChangesEnabled()} method. And to 
         * enable/disable this feature, the method 
         * {@code enableApplyConfigurationChanges(boolean)}.</p>
         * 
         * <p>Applying changes does not imply the modifications will persist 
         * through subsequent resets. To do so, use the {@code writeChanges()} 
         * method.</p>
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout sending the get Apply
         *                          Changes command.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #enableApplyConfigurationChanges(boolean)
         * @see #isApplyConfigurationChangesEnabled()
         * @see #setParameter(String, byte[])
         * @see #writeChanges()
         */
        public void applyChanges() throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                executeParameter("AC");
        }
        
        /**
         * Checks if the provided {@code ATCommandResponse} is valid throwing an 
         * {@code ATCommandException} in case it is not.
         * 
         * @param response The {@code ATCommandResponse} to check.
         * 
         * @throws ATCommandException if {@code response == null} or 
         *                            if {@code response.getResponseStatus() != ATCommandStatus.OK}.
         * 
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.ATCommandResponse
         */
        protected void checkATCommandResponseIsValid(ATCommandResponse response) throws ATCommandException {
                if (response == null || response.getResponseStatus() == null)
                        throw new ATCommandException(null);
                else if (response.getResponseStatus() != ATCommandStatus.OK)
                        throw new ATCommandException(response.getResponseStatus());
        }
        
        /**
         * Returns an IO sample from this XBee device containing the value of all
         * enabled digital IO and analog input channels.
         * 
         * @return An IO sample containing the value of all enabled digital IO and
         *         analog input channels.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout getting the IO sample.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.io.IOSample
         */
        public IOSample readIOSample() throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                // Check connection.
                if (!connectionInterface.isOpen())
                        throw new InterfaceNotOpenException();
                
                // Try to build an IO Sample from the sample payload.
                byte[] samplePayload = null;
                IOSample ioSample;
                
                // The response to the IS command in local 802.15.4 devices is empty, 
                // so we have to create a packet listener to receive the IO sample.
                if (!isRemote() && getXBeeProtocol() == XBeeProtocol.RAW_802_15_4) {
                        executeParameter("IS");
                        samplePayload = receiveRaw802IOPacket();
                        if (samplePayload == null)
                                throw new TimeoutException("Timeout waiting for the IO response packet.");
                } else
                        samplePayload = getParameter("IS");
                
                try {
                        ioSample = new IOSample(samplePayload);
                } catch (IllegalArgumentException e) {
                        throw new XBeeException("Couldn't create the IO sample.", e);
                } catch (NullPointerException e) {
                        throw new XBeeException("Couldn't create the IO sample.", e);
                }
                return ioSample;
        }
        
        /**
         * Returns the latest 802.15.4 IO packet and returns its value.
         * 
         * @return The value of the latest received 802.15.4 IO packet.
         */
        private byte[] receiveRaw802IOPacket() {
                ioPacketReceived = false;
                ioPacketPayload = null;
                addPacketListener(IOPacketReceiveListener);
                synchronized (ioLock) {
                        try {
                                ioLock.wait(receiveTimeout);
                        } catch (InterruptedException e) { }
                }
                removePacketListener(IOPacketReceiveListener);
                if (ioPacketReceived)
                        return ioPacketPayload;
                return null;
        }
        
        /**
         * Custom listener for 802.15.4 IO packets. It will try to receive an 
         * 802.15.4 IO sample packet.
         * 
         * <p>When an IO sample packet is received, it saves its payload and 
         * notifies the object that was waiting for the reception.</p>
         */
        private IPacketReceiveListener IOPacketReceiveListener = new IPacketReceiveListener() {
                /*
                 * (non-Javadoc)
                 * @see com.digi.xbee.api.listeners.IPacketReceiveListener#packetReceived(com.digi.xbee.api.packet.XBeePacket)
                 */
                @Override
                public void packetReceived(XBeePacket receivedPacket) {
                        // Discard non API packets.
                        if (!(receivedPacket instanceof XBeeAPIPacket))
                                return;
                        // If we already have received an IO packet, ignore this packet.
                        if (ioPacketReceived)
                                return;
                        
                        // Save the packet value (IO sample payload)
                        switch (((XBeeAPIPacket)receivedPacket).getFrameType()) {
                        case IO_DATA_SAMPLE_RX_INDICATOR:
                                ioPacketPayload = ((IODataSampleRxIndicatorPacket)receivedPacket).getRFData();
                                break;
                        case RX_IO_16:
                                ioPacketPayload = ((RX16IOPacket)receivedPacket).getRFData();
                                break;
                        case RX_IO_64:
                                ioPacketPayload = ((RX64IOPacket)receivedPacket).getRFData();
                                break;
                        default:
                                return;
                        }
                        // Set the IO packet received flag.
                        ioPacketReceived = true;
                        
                        // Continue execution by notifying the lock object.
                        synchronized (ioLock) {
                                ioLock.notify();
                        }
                }
        };
        
        /**
         * Performs a software reset on this XBee device and blocks until the 
         * process is completed.
         * 
         * @throws TimeoutException if the configured time expires while waiting 
         *                          for the command reply.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         */
        abstract public void reset() throws TimeoutException, XBeeException;
        
        /**
         * Sets the given parameter with the provided value in this XBee device.
         * 
         * <p>If the 'apply configuration changes' option is enabled in this device,
         * the configured value for the given parameter will be immediately applied, 
         * if not the method {@code applyChanges()} must be invoked to apply it.</p>
         * 
         * <p>Use:</p>
         * <ul>
         * <li>Method {@code isApplyConfigurationChangesEnabled()} to know 
         * if the 'apply configuration changes' option is enabled.</li>
         * <li>Method {@code enableApplyConfigurationChanges(boolean)} to enable or
         * disable this option.</li>
         * </ul>
         * 
         * <p>To make parameter modifications persist through subsequent resets use 
         * the {@code writeChanges()} method.</p>
         * 
         * @param parameter The name of the parameter to be set.
         * @param parameterValue The value of the parameter to set.
         * 
         * @throws IllegalArgumentException if {@code parameter.length() != 2}.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code parameter == null} or 
         *                              if {@code parameterValue == null}.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout setting the parameter.
         * @throws XBeeException if {@code parameter} is not supported by the module or
         *                       if {@code parameterValue} is not supported or
         *                       if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #applyChanges()
         * @see #enableApplyConfigurationChanges(boolean)
         * @see #executeParameter(String) 
         * @see #getParameter(String)
         * @see #isApplyConfigurationChangesEnabled()
         * @see #writeChanges()
         */
        public void setParameter(String parameter, byte[] parameterValue) throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                if (parameterValue == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Value of the parameter cannot be null.");
                
                sendParameter(parameter, parameterValue);
        }
        
        /**
         * Gets the value of the given parameter from this XBee device.
         * 
         * @param parameter The name of the parameter to retrieve its value.
         * 
         * @return A byte array containing the value of the parameter.
         * 
         * @throws IllegalArgumentException if {@code parameter.length() != 2}.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code parameter == null}.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout getting the parameter value.
         * @throws XBeeException if {@code parameter} is not supported by the module or
         *                       if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #executeParameter(String)
         * @see #setParameter(String, byte[])
         */
        public byte[] getParameter(String parameter) throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                byte[] parameterValue = sendParameter(parameter, null);
                
                // Check if the response is null, if so throw an exception (maybe it was a write-only parameter).
                if (parameterValue == null)
                        throw new OperationNotSupportedException("Couldn't get the '" + parameter + "' value.");
                return parameterValue;
        }
        
        /**
         * Executes the given command in this XBee device.
         * 
         * <p>This method is intended to be used for those AT parameters that cannot 
         * be read or written, they just execute some action in the XBee module.</p>
         * 
         * @param parameter The AT command to be executed.
         * 
         * @throws IllegalArgumentException if {@code parameter.length() != 2}.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code parameter == null}.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout executing the parameter.
         * @throws XBeeException if {@code parameter} is not supported by the module or
         *                       if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #getParameter(String)
         * @see #setParameter(String, byte[])
         */
        public void executeParameter(String parameter) throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                sendParameter(parameter, null);
        }
        
        /**
         * Sends the given AT parameter to this XBee device with an optional 
         * argument or value and returns the response (likely the value) of that 
         * parameter in a byte array format.
         * 
         * @param parameter The name of the AT command to be executed.
         * @param parameterValue The value of the parameter to set (if any).
         * 
         * @return A byte array containing the value of the parameter.
         * 
         * @throws IllegalArgumentException if {@code parameter.length() != 2}.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code parameter == null}.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout executing the parameter.
         * @throws XBeeException if {@code parameter} is not supported by the module or
         *                       if {@code parameterValue} is not supported or
         *                       if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #getParameter(String)
         * @see #executeParameter(String)
         * @see #setParameter(String, byte[])
         */
        private byte[] sendParameter(String parameter, byte[] parameterValue) throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                if (parameter == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Parameter cannot be null.");
                if (parameter.length() != 2)
                        throw new IllegalArgumentException("Parameter must contain exactly 2 characters.");
                
                ATCommand atCommand = new ATCommand(parameter, parameterValue);
                
                // Create and send the AT Command.
                ATCommandResponse response = null;
                try {
                        response = sendATCommand(atCommand);
                } catch (IOException e) {
                        throw new XBeeException("Error writing in the communication interface.", e);
                }
                
                // Check if AT Command response is valid.
                checkATCommandResponseIsValid(response);
                
                // Return the response value.
                return response.getResponse();
        }
        
        /*
         * (non-Javadoc)
         * @see java.lang.Object#toString()
         */
        @Override
        public String toString() {
                String id = getNodeID() == null ? "" : getNodeID();
                String addr64 = get64BitAddress() == null || get64BitAddress().equals(XBee64BitAddress.UNKNOWN_ADDRESS) ? 
                                "" : get64BitAddress().toString();
                
                if (id.length() == 0 && addr64.length() == 0)
                        return connectionInterface.toString();
                
                StringBuilder message = new StringBuilder(connectionInterface.toString());
                message.append(addr64);
                if (id.length() > 0) {
                        message.append(" (");
                        message.append(id);
                        message.append(")");
                }
                message.append(" - ");
                
                return message.toString();
        }
        
        /**
         * Enables or disables the 'apply configuration changes' option for this 
         * device.
         * 
         * <p>Enabling this option means that when any parameter of this XBee 
         * device is set, it will be also applied.</p>
         * 
         * <p>If this option is disabled, the method {@code applyChanges()} must be 
         * used in order to apply the changes in all the parameters that were 
         * previously set.</p>
         * 
         * @param enabled {@code true} to apply configuration changes when an XBee 
         *                parameter is set, {@code false} otherwise.
         * 
         * @see #applyChanges()
         * @see #isApplyConfigurationChangesEnabled()
         */
        public void enableApplyConfigurationChanges(boolean enabled) {
                applyConfigurationChanges = enabled;
        }
        
        /**
         * Returns whether the 'apply configuration changes' option is enabled in 
         * this device.
         * 
         * <p>If this option is enabled, when any parameter of this XBee device is 
         * set, it will be also applied.</p>
         * 
         * <p>If this option is disabled, the method {@code applyChanges()} must be 
         * used in order to apply the changes in all the parameters that were 
         * previously set.</p>
         * 
         * @return {@code true} if the option is enabled, {@code false} otherwise.
         * 
         * @see #applyChanges()
         * @see #enableApplyConfigurationChanges(boolean)
         */
        public boolean isApplyConfigurationChangesEnabled() {
                return applyConfigurationChanges;
        }
        
        /**
         * Configures the 16-bit address (network address) of this XBee device with 
         * the provided one.
         * 
         * @param xbee16BitAddress The new 16-bit address.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code xbee16BitAddress == null}.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout setting the address.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #get16BitAddress()
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.XBee16BitAddress
         */
        protected void set16BitAddress(XBee16BitAddress xbee16BitAddress) throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                if (xbee16BitAddress == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("16-bit address canot be null.");
                
                setParameter("MY", xbee16BitAddress.getValue());
                
                this.xbee16BitAddress = xbee16BitAddress;
        }
        
        /**
         * Returns the operating PAN ID (Personal Area Network Identifier) of 
         * this XBee device.
         * 
         * <p>For modules to communicate they must be configured with the same 
         * identifier. Only modules with matching IDs can communicate with each 
         * other.This parameter allows multiple networks to co-exist on the same 
         * physical channel.</p>
         * 
         * @return The operating PAN ID of this XBee device.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout getting the PAN ID.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #setPANID(byte[])
         */
        public byte[] getPANID() throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                switch (getXBeeProtocol()) {
                case ZIGBEE:
                        return getParameter("OP");
                default:
                        return getParameter("ID");
                }
        }
        
        /**
         * Sets the PAN ID (Personal Area Network Identifier) of this XBee device.
         * 
         * <p>For modules to communicate they must be configured with the same 
         * identifier. Only modules with matching IDs can communicate with each 
         * other.This parameter allows multiple networks to co-exist on the same 
         * physical channel.</p>
         * 
         * @param panID The new PAN ID of this XBee device.
         * 
         * @throws IllegalArgumentException if {@code panID.length == 0} or 
         *                                  if {@code panID.length > 8}.
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code panID == null}.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout setting the PAN ID.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #getPANID()
         */
        public void setPANID(byte[] panID) throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                if (panID == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("PAN ID cannot be null.");
                if (panID.length == 0)
                        throw new IllegalArgumentException("Length of the PAN ID cannot be 0.");
                if (panID.length > 8)
                        throw new IllegalArgumentException("Length of the PAN ID cannot be longer than 8 bytes.");
                
                setParameter("ID", panID);
        }
        
        /**
         * Returns the output power level at which this XBee device transmits 
         * conducted power.
         * 
         * @return The output power level of this XBee device.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout getting the power level.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #setPowerLevel(PowerLevel)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.PowerLevel
         */
        public PowerLevel getPowerLevel() throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                byte[] powerLevelValue = getParameter("PL");
                return PowerLevel.get(ByteUtils.byteArrayToInt(powerLevelValue));
        }
        
        /**
         * Sets the output power level at which this XBee device transmits 
         * conducted power.
         * 
         * @param powerLevel The new output power level to be set in this XBee 
         *                   device.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code powerLevel == null}.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout setting the power level.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #getPowerLevel()
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.PowerLevel
         */
        public void setPowerLevel(PowerLevel powerLevel) throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                if (powerLevel == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Power level cannot be null.");
                
                setParameter("PL", ByteUtils.intToByteArray(powerLevel.getValue()));
        }
        
        /**
         * Returns the current association status of this XBee device.
         * 
         * <p>It indicates occurrences of errors during the last association 
         * request.</p>
         * 
         * @return The association indication status of the XBee device.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout getting the association 
         *                          indication status.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #forceDisassociate()
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.AssociationIndicationStatus
         */
        protected AssociationIndicationStatus getAssociationIndicationStatus() throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                byte[] associationIndicationValue = getParameter("AI");
                return AssociationIndicationStatus.get(ByteUtils.byteArrayToInt(associationIndicationValue));
        }
        
        /**
         * Forces this XBee device to immediately disassociate from the network and 
         * re-attempt to associate.
         * 
         * <p>Only valid for End Devices.</p>
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout executing the 
         *         disassociation command.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #getAssociationIndicationStatus()
         */
        protected void forceDisassociate() throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                executeParameter("DA");
        }
        
        /**
         * Writes configurable parameter values to the non-volatile memory of this 
         * XBee device so that parameter modifications persist through subsequent 
         * resets.
         * 
         * <p>Parameters values remain in this device's memory until overwritten by 
         * subsequent use of this method.</p>
         * 
         * <p>If changes are made without writing them to non-volatile memory, the 
         * module reverts back to previously saved parameters the next time the 
         * module is powered-on.</p>
         * 
         * <p>Writing the parameter modifications does not mean those values are 
         * immediately applied, this depends on the status of the 'apply 
         * configuration changes' option. Use method 
         * {@code isApplyConfigurationChangesEnabled()} to get its status and 
         * {@code enableApplyConfigurationChanges(boolean)} to enable/disable the 
         * option. If it is disable method {@code applyChanges()} can be used in 
         * order to manually apply the changes.</p>
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout executing the write 
         *                          changes command.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #applyChanges()
         * @see #enableApplyConfigurationChanges(boolean)
         * @see #isApplyConfigurationChangesEnabled()
         * @see #setParameter(String, byte[])
         */
        public void writeChanges() throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                executeParameter("WR");
        }

        /**
         * Enables the Bluetooth interface of this XBee device.
         *
         * <p>To work with this interface, you must also configure the Bluetooth
         * password if not done previously. You can use the
         * {@link #updateBluetoothPassword(String)} method for that purpose.</p>
         *
         * <p>Note that your device must have Bluetooth Low Energy support to use
         * this method.</p>
         *
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout enabling the interface.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         *
         * @see #disableBluetooth()
         * @see #updateBluetoothPassword(String)
         *
         * @since 1.3.0
         */
        public void enableBluetooth() throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                enableBluetooth(true);
        }

        /**
         * Disables the Bluetooth interface of this XBee device.
         *
         * <p>Note that your device must have Bluetooth Low Energy support to use
         * this method.</p>
         *
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout disabling the interface.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         *
         * @see #enableBluetooth()
         *
         * @since 1.3.0
         */
        public void disableBluetooth() throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                enableBluetooth(false);
        }

        /**
         * Enables or disables the Bluetooth interface of this XBee device.
         *
         * @param enable {@code true} to enable the Bluetooth interface,
         *               {@code false} to disable it.
         *
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout enabling or disabling the
         *                          interface.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         *
         * @since 1.3.0
         */
        private void enableBluetooth(boolean enable) throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                setParameter("BT", new byte[] {(byte) (enable ? 0x01 : 0x00)});
                writeChanges();
                applyChanges();
        }

        /**
         * Reads and returns the EUI-48 Bluetooth MAC address of this XBee device
         * in a format such as {@code 00112233AABB}.
         *
         * <p>Note that your device must have Bluetooth Low Energy support to use
         * this method.</p>
         *
         * @return The Bluetooth MAC address.
         *
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout reading the MAC address.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         *
         * @since 1.3.0
         */
        public String getBluetoothMacAddress() throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                return HexUtils.byteArrayToHexString(getParameter("BL"));
        }

        /**
         * Changes the password of this Bluetooth device with the new one provided.
         *
         * <p>Note that your device must have Bluetooth Low Energy support to use
         * this method.</p>
         *
         * @param newPassword New Bluetooth password.
         *
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout changing the Bluetooth
         *                          password.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         *
         * @since 1.3.0
         */
        public void updateBluetoothPassword(String newPassword) throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                // Generate a new salt and verifier.
                byte[] salt = SrpUtils.generateSalt();
                byte[] verifier;
                try {
                        verifier = SrpUtils.generateVerifier(salt, newPassword);
                } catch (IOException | NoSuchAlgorithmException e) {
                        throw new XBeeException(e);
                }

                // Set the salt.
                setParameter("$S", salt);

                // Set the verifier (split in 4 settings).
                int index = 0;
                int atLength = verifier.length / 4;

                setParameter("$V", Arrays.copyOfRange(verifier, index, index + atLength));
                index += atLength;
                setParameter("$W", Arrays.copyOfRange(verifier, index, index + atLength));
                index += atLength;
                setParameter("$X", Arrays.copyOfRange(verifier, index, index + atLength));
                index += atLength;
                setParameter("$Y", Arrays.copyOfRange(verifier, index, index + atLength));

                // Write and apply changes.
                writeChanges();
                applyChanges();
        }
        
        /**
         * Opens the connection interface associated with this XBee device.
         * 
         * <p>When opening the device an information reading process is 
         * automatically performed. This includes:</p>
         * 
         * <ul>
         * <li>64-bit address.</li>
         * <li>Node Identifier.</li>
         * <li>Hardware version.</li>
         * <li>Firmware version.</li>
         * <li>XBee device protocol.</li>
         * <li>16-bit address (not for DigiMesh modules).</li>
         * </ul>
         *
         * @throws BluetoothAuthenticationException if there is any problem in the
         *                                          Bluetooth authentication.
         * @throws InterfaceAlreadyOpenException if this device connection is 
         *                                       already open.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any problem opening this device 
         *                       connection.
         * 
         * @see #close()
         * @see #isOpen()
         */
        protected void open() throws XBeeException {
                logger.info(toString() + "Opening the connection interface...");
                
                if (isRemote())
                        throw new OperationNotSupportedException("Remote devices cannot be open.");
                
                // First, verify that the connection is not already open.
                if (connectionInterface.isOpen())
                        throw new InterfaceAlreadyOpenException();
                
                // Connect the interface.
                connectionInterface.open();
                
                logger.info(toString() + "Connection interface open.");
                
                // Initialize the data reader.
                dataReader = new DataReader(connectionInterface, operatingMode, this);
                dataReader.start();
                
                // Wait 10 milliseconds until the dataReader thread is started.
                // This is because when the connection is opened immediately after 
                // closing it, there is sometimes a concurrency problem and the 
                // dataReader thread never dies.
                try {
                        Thread.sleep(10);
                } catch (InterruptedException e) {}

                if (connectionInterface.getConnectionType() == ConnectionType.BLUETOOTH) {
                        // The communication in Bluetooth is always done through API frames
                        // regardless of the AP setting.
                        operatingMode = OperatingMode.API;
                        dataReader.setXBeeReaderMode(operatingMode);

                        // Perform the Bluetooth authentication.
                        try {
                                logger.info(toString() + "Starting Bluetooth authentication...");
                                BluetoothAuthentication auth = new BluetoothAuthentication(this, bluetoothPassword);
                                auth.authenticate();
                                ((AbstractBluetoothInterface) connectionInterface).setEncryptionKeys(auth.getKey(), auth.getTxNonce(), auth.getRxNonce());
                                logger.info(toString() + "Authentication finished successfully.");
                        } catch (BluetoothAuthenticationException e) {
                                close();
                                throw e;
                        }
                } else {
                        // Determine the operating mode of the XBee device if it is unknown.
                        if (operatingMode == OperatingMode.UNKNOWN)
                                operatingMode = determineOperatingMode();

                        // Check if the operating mode is a valid and supported one.
                        if (operatingMode == OperatingMode.UNKNOWN) {
                                close();
                                throw new InvalidOperatingModeException("Could not determine operating mode.");
                        } else if (operatingMode == OperatingMode.AT) {
                                close();
                                throw new InvalidOperatingModeException(operatingMode);
                        }
                }
                
                // Read the device info (obtain its parameters and protocol).
                try {
                        readDeviceInfo();
                } catch (ATCommandException e) {
                        throw new XBeeException("Error reading device information.", e);
                }
        }
        
        /**
         * Closes the connection interface associated with this XBee device.
         * 
         * @see #isOpen()
         * @see #open()
         */
        protected void close() {
                // Stop XBee reader.
                if (dataReader != null && dataReader.isRunning())
                        dataReader.stopReader();
                // Close interface.
                connectionInterface.close();
                logger.info(toString() + "Connection interface closed.");
        }
        
        /**
         * Determines the operating mode of this XBee device.
         * 
         * @return The operating mode of the XBee device.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws OperationNotSupportedException if the packet is being sent from 
         *                                        a remote device.
         * 
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.OperatingMode
         */
        protected OperatingMode determineOperatingMode() throws OperationNotSupportedException {
                try {
                        // Check if device is in API or API Escaped operating modes.
                        operatingMode = OperatingMode.API;
                        dataReader.setXBeeReaderMode(operatingMode);
                        
                        ATCommandResponse response = sendATCommand(new ATCommand("AP"));
                        if (response.getResponse() != null && response.getResponse().length > 0) {
                                if (response.getResponse()[0] != OperatingMode.API.getID()) {
                                        operatingMode = OperatingMode.API_ESCAPE;
                                        dataReader.setXBeeReaderMode(operatingMode);
                                }
                                logger.debug(toString() + "Using {}.", operatingMode.getName());
                                return operatingMode;
                        }
                } catch (TimeoutException e) {
                        // Check if device is in AT operating mode.
                        operatingMode = OperatingMode.AT;
                        dataReader.setXBeeReaderMode(operatingMode);
                        
                        try {
                                // It is necessary to wait at least 1 second to enter in 
                                // command mode after sending any data to the device.
                                Thread.sleep(TIMEOUT_BEFORE_COMMAND_MODE);
                                // Try to enter in AT command mode, if so the module is in AT mode.
                                boolean success = enterATCommandMode();
                                if (success)
                                        return OperatingMode.AT;
                        } catch (TimeoutException e1) {
                                logger.error(e1.getMessage(), e1);
                        } catch (InvalidOperatingModeException e1) {
                                logger.error(e1.getMessage(), e1);
                        } catch (InterruptedException e1) {
                                logger.error(e1.getMessage(), e1);
                        }
                } catch (InvalidOperatingModeException e) {
                        logger.error("Invalid operating mode", e);
                } catch (IOException e) {
                        logger.error(e.getMessage(), e);
                }
                return OperatingMode.UNKNOWN;
        }
        
        /**
         * Attempts to put this device in AT Command mode. Only valid if device is 
         * working in AT mode.
         * 
         * @return {@code true} if the device entered in AT command mode, 
         *         {@code false} otherwise.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws InvalidOperatingModeException if the operating mode cannot be 
         *                                       determined or is not supported.
         * @throws TimeoutException if the configured time for this device expires.
         */
        private boolean enterATCommandMode() throws InvalidOperatingModeException, TimeoutException {
                if (!connectionInterface.isOpen())
                        throw new InterfaceNotOpenException();
                if (operatingMode != OperatingMode.AT)
                        throw new InvalidOperatingModeException("Invalid mode. Command mode can be only accessed while in AT mode.");
                
                // Enter in AT command mode (send '+++'). The process waits 1,5 seconds for the 'OK\n'.
                byte[] readData = new byte[256];
                try {
                        // Send the command mode sequence.
                        connectionInterface.writeData(COMMAND_MODE_CHAR.getBytes());
                        connectionInterface.writeData(COMMAND_MODE_CHAR.getBytes());
                        connectionInterface.writeData(COMMAND_MODE_CHAR.getBytes());
                        
                        // Wait some time to let the module generate a response.
                        Thread.sleep(TIMEOUT_ENTER_COMMAND_MODE);
                        
                        // Read data from the device (it should answer with 'OK\r').
                        int readBytes = connectionInterface.readData(readData);
                        if (readBytes < COMMAND_MODE_OK.length())
                                throw new TimeoutException();
                        
                        // Check if the read data is 'OK\r'.
                        String readString = new String(readData, 0, readBytes);
                        if (!readString.contains(COMMAND_MODE_OK))
                                return false;
                        
                        // Read data was 'OK\r'.
                        return true;
                } catch (IOException e) {
                        logger.error(e.getMessage(), e);
                } catch (InterruptedException e) {
                        logger.error(e.getMessage(), e);
                }
                return false;
        }
        
        /**
         * Returns whether the connection interface associated to this device is 
         * already open.
         * 
         * @return {@code true} if the interface is open, {@code false} otherwise.
         * 
         * @see #close()
         * @see #open()
         */
        protected boolean isOpen() {
                if (connectionInterface != null)
                        return connectionInterface.isOpen();
                return false;
        }
        
        /**
         * Returns the network associated with this XBee device.
         * 
         * @return The XBee network of the device.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * 
         * @see XBeeNetwork
         */
        protected XBeeNetwork getNetwork() {
                if (isRemote())
                        throw new RuntimeException("Remote devices do not have network.");
                
                if (!isOpen())
                        throw new InterfaceNotOpenException();
                
                if (network == null)
                        network = new XBeeNetwork(this);
                return network;
        }
        
        /**
         * Returns this XBee device configured timeout for receiving packets in 
         * synchronous operations.
         * 
         * @return The current receive timeout in milliseconds.
         * 
         * @see #setReceiveTimeout(int)
         */
        protected int getReceiveTimeout() {
                return receiveTimeout;
        }
        
        /**
         * Configures this XBee device timeout in milliseconds for receiving 
         * packets in synchronous operations.
         *  
         * @param receiveTimeout The new receive timeout in milliseconds.
         * 
         * @throws IllegalArgumentException if {@code receiveTimeout < 0}.
         * 
         * @see #getReceiveTimeout()
         */
        protected void setReceiveTimeout(int receiveTimeout) {
                if (receiveTimeout < 0)
                        throw new IllegalArgumentException("Receive timeout cannot be less than 0.");
                
                this.receiveTimeout = receiveTimeout;
        }
        
        /**
         * Sends asynchronously the provided data to the XBee device of the network 
         * corresponding to the given 64-bit address.
         * 
         * <p>Asynchronous transmissions do not wait for answer from the remote 
         * device or for transmit status packet.</p>
         * 
         * @param address The 64-bit address of the XBee that will receive the data.
         * @param data Byte array containing the data to be sent.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code address == null} or 
         *                              if {@code data == null}.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #sendData(RemoteXBeeDevice, byte[])
         * @see #sendData(XBee64BitAddress, byte[])
         * @see #sendData(XBee64BitAddress, XBee16BitAddress, byte[])
         * @see #sendDataAsync(RemoteXBeeDevice, byte[])
         * @see #sendDataAsync(XBee64BitAddress, XBee16BitAddress, byte[])
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.XBee64BitAddress
         */
        protected void sendDataAsync(XBee64BitAddress address, byte[] data) throws XBeeException {
                // Verify the parameters are not null, if they are null, throw an exception.
                if (address == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Address cannot be null");
                if (data == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Data cannot be null");
                
                // Check if device is remote.
                if (isRemote())
                        throw new OperationNotSupportedException("Cannot send data to a remote device from a remote device.");
                
                logger.debug(toString() + "Sending data asynchronously to {} >> {}.", address, HexUtils.prettyHexString(data));
                
                XBeePacket xbeePacket;
                switch (getXBeeProtocol()) {
                case RAW_802_15_4:
                        xbeePacket = new TX64Packet(getNextFrameID(), address, XBeeTransmitOptions.NONE, data);
                        break;
                default:
                        xbeePacket = new TransmitPacket(getNextFrameID(), address, XBee16BitAddress.UNKNOWN_ADDRESS, 0, XBeeTransmitOptions.NONE, data);
                }
                sendAndCheckXBeePacket(xbeePacket, true);
        }
        
        /**
         * Sends asynchronously the provided data to the XBee device of the network 
         * corresponding to the given 64-bit/16-bit address.
         * 
         * <p>Asynchronous transmissions do not wait for answer from the remote 
         * device or for transmit status packet.</p>
         * 
         * @param address64Bit The 64-bit address of the XBee that will receive the 
         *                     data.
         * @param address16Bit The 16-bit address of the XBee that will receive the 
         *                     data. If it is unknown the 
         *                     {@code XBee16BitAddress.UNKNOWN_ADDRESS} must be 
         *                     used.
         * @param data Byte array containing the data to be sent.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code address64Bit == null} or 
         *                              if {@code address16Bit == null} or
         *                              if {@code data == null}.
         * @throws XBeeException if a remote device is trying to send data or 
         *                       if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #sendData(RemoteXBeeDevice, byte[])
         * @see #sendData(XBee64BitAddress, byte[])
         * @see #sendData(XBee64BitAddress, XBee16BitAddress, byte[])
         * @see #sendDataAsync(RemoteXBeeDevice, byte[])
         * @see #sendDataAsync(XBee64BitAddress, byte[])
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.XBee16BitAddress
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.XBee64BitAddress
         */
        protected void sendDataAsync(XBee64BitAddress address64Bit, XBee16BitAddress address16Bit, byte[] data) throws XBeeException {
                // Verify the parameters are not null, if they are null, throw an exception.
                if (address64Bit == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("64-bit address cannot be null");
                if (address16Bit == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("16-bit address cannot be null");
                if (data == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Data cannot be null");
                
                // Check if device is remote.
                if (isRemote())
                        throw new OperationNotSupportedException("Cannot send data to a remote device from a remote device.");
                
                logger.debug(toString() + "Sending data asynchronously to {}[{}] >> {}.", 
                                address64Bit, address16Bit, HexUtils.prettyHexString(data));
                
                XBeePacket xbeePacket = new TransmitPacket(getNextFrameID(), address64Bit, address16Bit, 0, XBeeTransmitOptions.NONE, data);
                sendAndCheckXBeePacket(xbeePacket, true);
        }
        
        /**
         * Sends the provided data to the provided XBee device asynchronously 
         * choosing the optimal send method depending on the protocol of the local 
         * XBee device.
         * 
         * <p>Asynchronous transmissions do not wait for answer from the remote 
         * device or for transmit status packet.</p>
         * 
         * @param remoteXBeeDevice The XBee device of the network that will receive the 
         *                   data.
         * @param data Byte array containing the data to be sent.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code remoteXBeeDevice == null} or 
         *                              if {@code data == null}.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #sendData(RemoteXBeeDevice, byte[])
         * @see #sendData(XBee64BitAddress, byte[])
         * @see #sendData(XBee64BitAddress, XBee16BitAddress, byte[])
         * @see #sendDataAsync(XBee64BitAddress, byte[])
         * @see #sendDataAsync(XBee64BitAddress, XBee16BitAddress, byte[])
         * @see RemoteXBeeDevice
         */
        protected void sendDataAsync(RemoteXBeeDevice remoteXBeeDevice, byte[] data) throws XBeeException {
                if (remoteXBeeDevice == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Remote XBee device cannot be null");
                
                switch (getXBeeProtocol()) {
                case ZIGBEE:
                case DIGI_POINT:
                        if (remoteXBeeDevice.get64BitAddress() != null && remoteXBeeDevice.get16BitAddress() != null)
                                sendDataAsync(remoteXBeeDevice.get64BitAddress(), remoteXBeeDevice.get16BitAddress(), data);
                        else
                                sendDataAsync(remoteXBeeDevice.get64BitAddress(), data);
                        break;
                case RAW_802_15_4:
                        if (this instanceof Raw802Device) {
                                if (remoteXBeeDevice.get64BitAddress() != null)
                                        ((Raw802Device)this).sendDataAsync(remoteXBeeDevice.get64BitAddress(), data);
                                else
                                        ((Raw802Device)this).sendDataAsync(remoteXBeeDevice.get16BitAddress(), data);
                        } else
                                sendDataAsync(remoteXBeeDevice.get64BitAddress(), data);
                        break;
                case DIGI_MESH:
                default:
                        sendDataAsync(remoteXBeeDevice.get64BitAddress(), data);
                }
        }
        
        /**
         * Sends the provided data to the XBee device of the network corresponding 
         * to the given 64-bit address.
         * 
         * <p>This method blocks till a success or error response arrives or the 
         * configured receive timeout expires.</p>
         * 
         * <p>The receive timeout is configured using the {@code setReceiveTimeout}
         * method and can be consulted with {@code getReceiveTimeout} method.</p>
         * 
         * <p>For non-blocking operations use the method 
         * {@link #sendDataAsync(XBee64BitAddress, byte[])}.</p>
         * 
         * @param address The 64-bit address of the XBee that will receive the data.
         * @param data Byte array containing the data to be sent.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code address == null} or 
         *                              if {@code data == null}.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout sending the data.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #getReceiveTimeout()
         * @see #setReceiveTimeout(int)
         * @see #sendData(RemoteXBeeDevice, byte[])
         * @see #sendData(XBee64BitAddress, XBee16BitAddress, byte[])
         * @see #sendDataAsync(RemoteXBeeDevice, byte[])
         * @see #sendDataAsync(XBee64BitAddress, byte[])
         * @see #sendDataAsync(XBee64BitAddress, XBee16BitAddress, byte[])
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.XBee64BitAddress
         */
        protected void sendData(XBee64BitAddress address, byte[] data) throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                // Verify the parameters are not null, if they are null, throw an exception.
                if (address == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Address cannot be null");
                if (data == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Data cannot be null");
                
                // Check if device is remote.
                if (isRemote())
                        throw new OperationNotSupportedException("Cannot send data to a remote device from a remote device.");
                
                logger.debug(toString() + "Sending data to {} >> {}.", address, HexUtils.prettyHexString(data));
                
                XBeePacket xbeePacket;
                switch (getXBeeProtocol()) {
                case RAW_802_15_4:
                        xbeePacket = new TX64Packet(getNextFrameID(), address, XBeeTransmitOptions.NONE, data);
                        break;
                default:
                        xbeePacket = new TransmitPacket(getNextFrameID(), address, XBee16BitAddress.UNKNOWN_ADDRESS, 0, XBeeTransmitOptions.NONE, data);
                }
                sendAndCheckXBeePacket(xbeePacket, false);
        }
        
        /**
         * Sends the provided data to the XBee device of the network corresponding 
         * to the given 64-bit/16-bit address.
         * 
         * <p>This method blocks till a success or error response arrives or the 
         * configured receive timeout expires.</p>
         * 
         * <p>The receive timeout is configured using the {@code setReceiveTimeout}
         * method and can be consulted with {@code getReceiveTimeout} method.</p>
         * 
         * <p>For non-blocking operations use the method 
         * {@link #sendDataAsync(XBee64BitAddress, XBee16BitAddress, byte[])}.</p>
         * 
         * @param address64Bit The 64-bit address of the XBee that will receive the 
         *                     data.
         * @param address16Bit The 16-bit address of the XBee that will receive the 
         *                     data. If it is unknown the 
         *                     {@code XBee16BitAddress.UNKNOWN_ADDRESS} must be 
         *                     used.
         * @param data Byte array containing the data to be sent.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code address64Bit == null} or 
         *                              if {@code address16Bit == null} or
         *                              if {@code data == null}.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout sending the data.
         * @throws XBeeException if a remote device is trying to send data or 
         *                       if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #getReceiveTimeout()
         * @see #setReceiveTimeout(int)
         * @see #sendData(RemoteXBeeDevice, byte[])
         * @see #sendData(XBee64BitAddress, byte[])
         * @see #sendDataAsync(RemoteXBeeDevice, byte[])
         * @see #sendDataAsync(XBee64BitAddress, byte[])
         * @see #sendDataAsync(XBee64BitAddress, XBee16BitAddress, byte[])
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.XBee16BitAddress
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.XBee64BitAddress
         */
        protected void sendData(XBee64BitAddress address64Bit, XBee16BitAddress address16Bit, byte[] data) throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                // Verify the parameters are not null, if they are null, throw an exception.
                if (address64Bit == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("64-bit address cannot be null");
                if (address16Bit == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("16-bit address cannot be null");
                if (data == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Data cannot be null");
                
                // Check if device is remote.
                if (isRemote())
                        throw new OperationNotSupportedException("Cannot send data to a remote device from a remote device.");
                
                logger.debug(toString() + "Sending data to {}[{}] >> {}.", 
                                address64Bit, address16Bit, HexUtils.prettyHexString(data));
                
                XBeePacket xbeePacket = new TransmitPacket(getNextFrameID(), address64Bit, address16Bit, 0, XBeeTransmitOptions.NONE, data);
                sendAndCheckXBeePacket(xbeePacket, false);
        }
        
        /**
         * Sends the provided data to the given XBee device choosing the optimal 
         * send method depending on the protocol of the local XBee device.
         * 
         * <p>This method blocks till a success or error response arrives or the 
         * configured receive timeout expires.</p>
         * 
         * <p>The receive timeout is configured using the {@code setReceiveTimeout}
         * method and can be consulted with {@code getReceiveTimeout} method.</p>
         * 
         * <p>For non-blocking operations use the method 
         * {@link #sendDataAsync(RemoteXBeeDevice, byte[])}.</p>
         * 
         * @param remoteXBeeDevice The XBee device of the network that will receive 
         *                         the data.
         * @param data Byte array containing the data to be sent.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code xbeeDevice == null} or 
         *                              if {@code data == null}.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout sending the data.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #getReceiveTimeout()
         * @see #setReceiveTimeout(int)
         * @see #sendData(XBee64BitAddress, byte[])
         * @see #sendData(XBee64BitAddress, XBee16BitAddress, byte[])
         * @see #sendDataAsync(RemoteXBeeDevice, byte[])
         * @see #sendDataAsync(XBee64BitAddress, byte[])
         * @see #sendDataAsync(XBee64BitAddress, XBee16BitAddress, byte[])
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.RemoteXBeeDevice
         */
        protected void sendData(RemoteXBeeDevice remoteXBeeDevice, byte[] data) throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                if (remoteXBeeDevice == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Remote XBee device cannot be null");
                
                switch (getXBeeProtocol()) {
                case ZIGBEE:
                case DIGI_POINT:
                        if (remoteXBeeDevice.get64BitAddress() != null && remoteXBeeDevice.get16BitAddress() != null)
                                sendData(remoteXBeeDevice.get64BitAddress(), remoteXBeeDevice.get16BitAddress(), data);
                        else
                                sendData(remoteXBeeDevice.get64BitAddress(), data);
                        break;
                case RAW_802_15_4:
                        if (this instanceof Raw802Device) {
                                if (remoteXBeeDevice.get64BitAddress() != null)
                                        ((Raw802Device)this).sendData(remoteXBeeDevice.get64BitAddress(), data);
                                else
                                        ((Raw802Device)this).sendData(remoteXBeeDevice.get16BitAddress(), data);
                        } else
                                sendData(remoteXBeeDevice.get64BitAddress(), data);
                        break;
                case DIGI_MESH:
                default:
                        sendData(remoteXBeeDevice.get64BitAddress(), data);
                }
        }
        
        /**
         * Sends the provided data to all the XBee nodes of the network (broadcast).
         * 
         * <p>This method blocks till a success or error transmit status arrives or 
         * the configured receive timeout expires.</p>
         * 
         * <p>The receive timeout is configured using the {@code setReceiveTimeout}
         * method and can be consulted with {@code getReceiveTimeout} method.</p>
         * 
         * @param data Byte array containing the data to be sent.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code data == null}.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout sending the data.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #getReceiveTimeout()
         * @see #setReceiveTimeout(int)
         */
        protected void sendBroadcastData(byte[] data) throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                sendData(XBee64BitAddress.BROADCAST_ADDRESS, data);
        }
        
        /**
         * Sends asynchronously the provided data in application layer mode to the 
         * XBee device of the network corresponding to the given 64-bit address. 
         * Application layer mode means that you need to specify the application 
         * layer fields to be sent with the data.
         * 
         * <p>Asynchronous transmissions do not wait for answer from the remote 
         * device or for transmit status packet.</p>
         * 
         * @param address The 64-bit address of the XBee that will receive the data.
         * @param sourceEndpoint Source endpoint for the transmission.
         * @param destEndpoint Destination endpoint for the transmission.
         * @param clusterID Cluster ID used in the transmission.
         * @param profileID Profile ID used in the transmission.
         * @param data Byte array containing the data to be sent.
         * 
         * @throws IllegalArgumentException if {@code sourceEndpoint < 0} or 
         *                                  if {@code sourceEndpoint > 0xFF} or 
         *                                  if {@code destEndpoint < 0} or 
         *                                  if {@code destEndpoint > 0xFF} or 
         *                                  if {@code clusterID < 0} or 
         *                                  if {@code clusterID > 0xFFFF} or 
         *                                  if {@code profileID < 0} or 
         *                                  if {@code profileID > 0xFFFF}.
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code address == null} or 
         *                              if {@code data == null}.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #sendExplicitData(RemoteXBeeDevice, int, int, int, int, byte[])
         * @see #sendExplicitData(XBee64BitAddress, int, int, int, int, byte[])
         * @see #sendExplicitData(XBee64BitAddress, XBee16BitAddress, int, int, int, int, byte[])
         * @see #sendExplicitDataAsync(RemoteXBeeDevice, int, int, int, int, byte[])
         * @see #sendExplicitDataAsync(XBee64BitAddress, XBee16BitAddress, int, int, int, int, byte[])
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.XBee64BitAddress
         */
        protected void sendExplicitDataAsync(XBee64BitAddress address, int sourceEndpoint, int destEndpoint, int clusterID, 
                        int profileID, byte[] data) throws XBeeException {
                if (address == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Address cannot be null");
                if (data == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Data cannot be null.");
                if (sourceEndpoint < 0 || sourceEndpoint > 0xFF)
                        throw new IllegalArgumentException("Source endpoint must be between 0 and 0xFF.");
                if (destEndpoint < 0 || destEndpoint > 0xFF)
                        throw new IllegalArgumentException("Destination endpoint must be between 0 and 0xFF.");
                if (clusterID < 0 || clusterID > 0xFFFF)
                        throw new IllegalArgumentException("Cluster ID must be between 0 and 0xFFFF.");
                if (profileID < 0 || profileID > 0xFFFF)
                        throw new IllegalArgumentException("Profile ID must be between 0 and 0xFFFF.");
                
                // Check if device is remote.
                if (isRemote())
                        throw new OperationNotSupportedException("Cannot send explicit data to a remote device from a remote device.");
                
                logger.debug(toString() + "Sending explicit data asynchronously to {} [{} - {} - {} - {}] >> {}.", address, 
                                String.format("%02X", sourceEndpoint), String.format("%02X", destEndpoint), 
                                String.format("%04X", clusterID), String.format("%04X", profileID), 
                                HexUtils.prettyHexString(data));
                
                XBeePacket xbeePacket = new ExplicitAddressingPacket(getNextFrameID(), address, XBee16BitAddress.UNKNOWN_ADDRESS, sourceEndpoint, destEndpoint, clusterID, profileID, 0, XBeeTransmitOptions.NONE, data);
                sendAndCheckXBeePacket(xbeePacket, true);
        }
        
        /**
         * Sends asynchronously the provided data in application layer mode to the 
         * XBee device of the network corresponding to the given 64-bit/16-bit 
         * address. Application layer mode means that you need to specify the 
         * application layer fields to be sent with the data.
         * 
         * <p>Asynchronous transmissions do not wait for answer from the remote 
         * device or for transmit status packet.</p>
         * 
         * @param address64Bit The 64-bit address of the XBee that will receive the 
         *                     data.
         * @param address16Bit The 16-bit address of the XBee that will receive the 
         *                     data. If it is unknown the 
         *                     {@code XBee16BitAddress.UNKNOWN_ADDRESS} must be 
         *                     used.
         * @param sourceEndpoint Source endpoint for the transmission.
         * @param destEndpoint Destination endpoint for the transmission.
         * @param clusterID Cluster ID used in the transmission.
         * @param profileID Profile ID used in the transmission.
         * @param data Byte array containing the data to be sent.
         * 
         * @throws IllegalArgumentException if {@code sourceEndpoint < 0} or 
         *                                  if {@code sourceEndpoint > 0xFF} or 
         *                                  if {@code destEndpoint < 0} or 
         *                                  if {@code destEndpoint > 0xFF} or 
         *                                  if {@code clusterID < 0} or 
         *                                  if {@code clusterID > 0xFFFF} or 
         *                                  if {@code profileID < 0} or 
         *                                  if {@code profileID > 0xFFFF}.
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code address64Bit == null} or 
         *                              if {@code address16Bit == null} or 
         *                              if {@code data == null}.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #sendExplicitData(RemoteXBeeDevice, int, int, int, int, byte[])
         * @see #sendExplicitData(XBee64BitAddress, int, int, int, int, byte[])
         * @see #sendExplicitData(XBee64BitAddress, XBee16BitAddress, int, int, int, int, byte[])
         * @see #sendExplicitDataAsync(RemoteXBeeDevice, int, int, int, int, byte[])
         * @see #sendExplicitDataAsync(XBee64BitAddress, int, int, int, int, byte[])
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.XBee16BitAddress
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.XBee64BitAddress
         */
        protected void sendExplicitDataAsync(XBee64BitAddress address64Bit, XBee16BitAddress address16Bit, int sourceEndpoint, 
                        int destEndpoint, int clusterID, int profileID, byte[] data) throws XBeeException {
                if (address64Bit == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("64-bit address cannot be null.");
                if (address16Bit == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("16-bit address cannot be null.");
                if (data == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Data cannot be null.");
                if (sourceEndpoint < 0 || sourceEndpoint > 0xFF)
                        throw new IllegalArgumentException("Source endpoint must be between 0 and 0xFF.");
                if (destEndpoint < 0 || destEndpoint > 0xFF)
                        throw new IllegalArgumentException("Destination endpoint must be between 0 and 0xFF.");
                if (clusterID < 0 || clusterID > 0xFFFF)
                        throw new IllegalArgumentException("Cluster ID must be between 0 and 0xFFFF.");
                if (profileID < 0 || profileID > 0xFFFF)
                        throw new IllegalArgumentException("Profile ID must be between 0 and 0xFFFF.");
                
                // Check if device is remote.
                if (isRemote())
                        throw new OperationNotSupportedException("Cannot send explicit data to a remote device from a remote device.");
                
                logger.debug(toString() + "Sending explicit data asynchronously to {}[{}] [{} - {} - {} - {}] >> {}.", address64Bit, address16Bit, 
                                String.format("%02X", sourceEndpoint), String.format("%02X", destEndpoint), 
                                String.format("%04X", clusterID), String.format("%04X", profileID), 
                                HexUtils.prettyHexString(data));
                
                XBeePacket xbeePacket = new ExplicitAddressingPacket(getNextFrameID(), address64Bit, address16Bit, sourceEndpoint, destEndpoint, clusterID, profileID, 0, XBeeTransmitOptions.NONE, data);
                sendAndCheckXBeePacket(xbeePacket, true);
        }
        
        /**
         * Sends asynchronously the provided data in application layer mode to the 
         * provided XBee device choosing the optimal send method depending on the 
         * protocol of the local XBee device. Application layer mode means that you 
         * need to specify the application layer fields to be sent with the data.
         * 
         * <p>Asynchronous transmissions do not wait for answer from the remote 
         * device or for transmit status packet.</p>
         * 
         * @param remoteXBeeDevice The XBee device of the network that will receive 
         *                         the data.
         * @param sourceEndpoint Source endpoint for the transmission.
         * @param destEndpoint Destination endpoint for the transmission.
         * @param clusterID Cluster ID used in the transmission.
         * @param profileID Profile ID used in the transmission.
         * @param data Byte array containing the data to be sent.
         * 
         * @throws IllegalArgumentException if {@code sourceEndpoint < 0} or 
         *                                  if {@code sourceEndpoint > 0xFF} or 
         *                                  if {@code destEndpoint < 0} or 
         *                                  if {@code destEndpoint > 0xFF} or 
         *                                  if {@code clusterID < 0} or 
         *                                  if {@code clusterID > 0xFFFF} or 
         *                                  if {@code profileID < 0} or 
         *                                  if {@code profileID > 0xFFFF}.
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code remoteXBeeDevice == null} or 
         *                              if {@code data == null}.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #sendExplicitData(RemoteXBeeDevice, int, int, int, int, byte[])
         * @see #sendExplicitData(XBee64BitAddress, int, int, int, int, byte[])
         * @see #sendExplicitData(XBee64BitAddress, XBee16BitAddress, int, int, int, int, byte[])
         * @see #sendExplicitDataAsync(XBee64BitAddress, int, int, int, int, byte[])
         * @see #sendExplicitDataAsync(XBee64BitAddress, XBee16BitAddress, int, int, int, int, byte[])
         * @see RemoteXBeeDevice
         */
        protected void sendExplicitDataAsync(RemoteXBeeDevice remoteXBeeDevice, int sourceEndpoint, int destEndpoint, 
                        int clusterID, int profileID, byte[] data) throws XBeeException {
                if (remoteXBeeDevice == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Remote XBee device cannot be null");
                
                switch (getXBeeProtocol()) {
                case ZIGBEE:
                case DIGI_POINT:
                        if (remoteXBeeDevice.get64BitAddress() != null && remoteXBeeDevice.get16BitAddress() != null)
                                sendExplicitDataAsync(remoteXBeeDevice.get64BitAddress(), remoteXBeeDevice.get16BitAddress(), sourceEndpoint, destEndpoint, clusterID, profileID, data);
                        else
                                sendExplicitDataAsync(remoteXBeeDevice.get64BitAddress(), sourceEndpoint, destEndpoint, clusterID, profileID, data);
                        break;
                case RAW_802_15_4:
                        throw new OperationNotSupportedException("802.15.4. protocol does not support explicit data transmissions.");
                case DIGI_MESH:
                default:
                        sendExplicitDataAsync(remoteXBeeDevice.get64BitAddress(), sourceEndpoint, destEndpoint, clusterID, profileID, data);
                }
        }
        
        /**
         * Sends the provided data in application layer mode to the XBee device of 
         * the network corresponding to the given 64-bit address. Application layer 
         * mode means that you need to specify the application layer fields to be 
         * sent with the data.
         * 
         * <p>This method blocks till a success or error response arrives or the 
         * configured receive timeout expires.</p>
         * 
         * <p>The receive timeout is configured using the {@code setReceiveTimeout}
         * method and can be consulted with {@code getReceiveTimeout} method.</p>
         * 
         * @param address The 64-bit address of the XBee that will receive the data.
         * @param sourceEndpoint Source endpoint for the transmission.
         * @param destEndpoint Destination endpoint for the transmission.
         * @param clusterID Cluster ID used in the transmission.
         * @param profileID Profile ID used in the transmission.
         * @param data Byte array containing the data to be sent.
         * 
         * @throws IllegalArgumentException if {@code sourceEndpoint < 0} or 
         *                                  if {@code sourceEndpoint > 0xFF} or 
         *                                  if {@code destEndpoint < 0} or 
         *                                  if {@code destEndpoint > 0xFF} or 
         *                                  if {@code clusterID < 0} or 
         *                                  if {@code clusterID > 0xFFFF} or 
         *                                  if {@code profileID < 0} or 
         *                                  if {@code profileID > 0xFFFF}.
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code address == null} or 
         *                              if {@code data == null}.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout sending the data.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #getReceiveTimeout()
         * @see #sendExplicitData(RemoteXBeeDevice, int, int, int, int, byte[])
         * @see #sendExplicitData(XBee64BitAddress, XBee16BitAddress, int, int, int, int, byte[])
         * @see #setReceiveTimeout(int)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.XBee64BitAddress
         */
        protected void sendExplicitData(XBee64BitAddress address, int sourceEndpoint, int destEndpoint, int clusterID, 
                        int profileID, byte[] data) throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                if (address == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Address cannot be null");
                if (data == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Data cannot be null.");
                if (sourceEndpoint < 0 || sourceEndpoint > 0xFF)
                        throw new IllegalArgumentException("Source endpoint must be between 0 and 0xFF.");
                if (destEndpoint < 0 || destEndpoint > 0xFF)
                        throw new IllegalArgumentException("Destination endpoint must be between 0 and 0xFF.");
                if (clusterID < 0 || clusterID > 0xFFFF)
                        throw new IllegalArgumentException("Cluster ID must be between 0 and 0xFFFF.");
                if (profileID < 0 || profileID > 0xFFFF)
                        throw new IllegalArgumentException("Profile ID must be between 0 and 0xFFFF.");
                
                // Check if device is remote.
                if (isRemote())
                        throw new OperationNotSupportedException("Cannot send explicit data to a remote device from a remote device.");
                
                logger.debug(toString() + "Sending explicit data to {} [{} - {} - {} - {}] >> {}.", address, 
                                String.format("%02X", sourceEndpoint), String.format("%02X", destEndpoint), 
                                String.format("%04X", clusterID), String.format("%04X", profileID), 
                                HexUtils.prettyHexString(data));
                
                XBeePacket xbeePacket = new ExplicitAddressingPacket(getNextFrameID(), address, XBee16BitAddress.UNKNOWN_ADDRESS, sourceEndpoint, destEndpoint, clusterID, profileID, 0, XBeeTransmitOptions.NONE, data);
                sendAndCheckXBeePacket(xbeePacket, false);
        }
        
        /**
         * Sends the provided data in application layer mode to the XBee device of 
         * the network corresponding to the given 64-bit/16-bit address. 
         * Application layer mode means that you need to specify the application 
         * layer fields to be sent with the data.
         * 
         * <p>This method blocks till a success or error response arrives or the 
         * configured receive timeout expires.</p>
         * 
         * <p>The receive timeout is configured using the {@code setReceiveTimeout}
         * method and can be consulted with {@code getReceiveTimeout} method.</p>
         * 
         * @param address64Bit The 64-bit address of the XBee that will receive the 
         *                     data.
         * @param address16Bit The 16-bit address of the XBee that will receive the 
         *                     data. If it is unknown the 
         *                     {@code XBee16BitAddress.UNKNOWN_ADDRESS} must be 
         *                     used.
         * @param sourceEndpoint Source endpoint for the transmission.
         * @param destEndpoint Destination endpoint for the transmission.
         * @param clusterID Cluster ID used in the transmission.
         * @param profileID Profile ID used in the transmission.
         * @param data Byte array containing the data to be sent.
         * 
         * @throws IllegalArgumentException if {@code sourceEndpoint < 0} or 
         *                                  if {@code sourceEndpoint > 0xFF} or 
         *                                  if {@code destEndpoint < 0} or 
         *                                  if {@code destEndpoint > 0xFF} or 
         *                                  if {@code clusterID < 0} or 
         *                                  if {@code clusterID > 0xFFFF} or 
         *                                  if {@code profileID < 0} or 
         *                                  if {@code profileID > 0xFFFF}.
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code address == null} or 
         *                              if {@code data == null}.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout sending the data.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #getReceiveTimeout()
         * @see #sendExplicitData(RemoteXBeeDevice, int, int, int, int, byte[])
         * @see #sendExplicitData(XBee64BitAddress, int, int, int, int, byte[])
         * @see #setReceiveTimeout(int)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.XBee16BitAddress
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.XBee64BitAddress
         */
        protected void sendExplicitData(XBee64BitAddress address64Bit, XBee16BitAddress address16Bit, int sourceEndpoint, int destEndpoint, 
                        int clusterID, int profileID, byte[] data) throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                // Verify the parameters are not null, if they are null, throw an exception.
                if (address64Bit == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("64-bit address cannot be null");
                if (address16Bit == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("16-bit address cannot be null");
                if (data == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Data cannot be null.");
                if (sourceEndpoint < 0 || sourceEndpoint > 0xFF)
                        throw new IllegalArgumentException("Source endpoint must be between 0 and 0xFF.");
                if (destEndpoint < 0 || destEndpoint > 0xFF)
                        throw new IllegalArgumentException("Destination endpoint must be between 0 and 0xFF.");
                if (clusterID < 0 || clusterID > 0xFFFF)
                        throw new IllegalArgumentException("Cluster ID must be between 0 and 0xFFFF.");
                if (profileID < 0 || profileID > 0xFFFF)
                        throw new IllegalArgumentException("Profile ID must be between 0 and 0xFFFF.");
                
                // Check if device is remote.
                if (isRemote())
                        throw new OperationNotSupportedException("Cannot send explicit data to a remote device from a remote device.");
                
                logger.debug(toString() + "Sending explicit data to {}[{}] [{} - {} - {} - {}] >> {}.", address64Bit, address16Bit, 
                                String.format("%02X", sourceEndpoint), String.format("%02X", destEndpoint), 
                                String.format("%04X", clusterID), String.format("%04X", profileID), 
                                HexUtils.prettyHexString(data));
                
                XBeePacket xbeePacket = new ExplicitAddressingPacket(getNextFrameID(), address64Bit, address16Bit, sourceEndpoint, destEndpoint, clusterID, profileID, 0, XBeeTransmitOptions.NONE, data);
                sendAndCheckXBeePacket(xbeePacket, false);
        }
        
        /**
         * Sends the provided data to the given XBee device in application layer 
         * mode choosing the optimal send method depending on the protocol of the 
         * local XBee device. Application layer mode means that you need to specify 
         * the application layer fields to be sent with the data.
         * 
         * <p>This method blocks till a success or error response arrives or the 
         * configured receive timeout expires.</p>
         * 
         * <p>The receive timeout is configured using the {@code setReceiveTimeout}
         * method and can be consulted with {@code getReceiveTimeout} method.</p>
         * 
         * @param remoteXBeeDevice The XBee device of the network that will receive 
         *                         the explicit data.
         * @param sourceEndpoint Source endpoint for the transmission.
         * @param destEndpoint Destination endpoint for the transmission.
         * @param clusterID Cluster ID used in the transmission.
         * @param profileID Profile ID used in the transmission.
         * @param data Byte array containing the data to be sent.
         * 
         * @throws IllegalArgumentException if {@code sourceEndpoint < 0} or 
         *                                  if {@code sourceEndpoint > 0xFF} or 
         *                                  if {@code destEndpoint < 0} or 
         *                                  if {@code destEndpoint > 0xFF} or 
         *                                  if {@code clusterID < 0} or 
         *                                  if {@code clusterID > 0xFFFF} or 
         *                                  if {@code profileID < 0} or 
         *                                  if {@code profileID > 0xFFFF}.
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code remoteXBeeDevice == null} or
         *                              if {@code data == null}.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout sending the data.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #getReceiveTimeout()
         * @see #sendExplicitData(XBee64BitAddress, int, int, int, int, byte[])
         * @see #sendExplicitData(XBee64BitAddress, XBee16BitAddress, int, int, int, int, byte[])
         * @see #setReceiveTimeout(int)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.RemoteXBeeDevice
         */
        protected void sendExplicitData(RemoteXBeeDevice remoteXBeeDevice, int sourceEndpoint, int destEndpoint, int clusterID, 
                        int profileID, byte[] data) throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                if (remoteXBeeDevice == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Remote XBee device cannot be null.");
                
                switch (getXBeeProtocol()) {
                case ZIGBEE:
                case DIGI_POINT:
                        if (remoteXBeeDevice.get64BitAddress() != null && remoteXBeeDevice.get16BitAddress() != null)
                                sendExplicitData(remoteXBeeDevice.get64BitAddress(), remoteXBeeDevice.get16BitAddress(), sourceEndpoint, destEndpoint, clusterID, profileID, data);
                        else
                                sendExplicitData(remoteXBeeDevice.get64BitAddress(), sourceEndpoint, destEndpoint, clusterID, profileID, data);
                        break;
                case RAW_802_15_4:
                        throw new OperationNotSupportedException("802.15.4. protocol does not support explicit data transmissions.");
                case DIGI_MESH:
                default:
                        sendExplicitData(remoteXBeeDevice.get64BitAddress(), sourceEndpoint, destEndpoint, clusterID, profileID, data);
                }
        }
        
        /**
         * Sends the provided data to all the XBee nodes of the network (broadcast) 
         * in application layer mode. Application layer mode means that you need to 
         * specify the application layer fields to be sent with the data.
         * 
         * <p>This method blocks till a success or error transmit status arrives or 
         * the configured receive timeout expires.</p>
         * 
         * <p>The receive timeout is configured using the {@code setReceiveTimeout}
         * method and can be consulted with {@code getReceiveTimeout} method.</p>
         * 
         * @param sourceEndpoint Source endpoint for the transmission.
         * @param destEndpoint Destination endpoint for the transmission.
         * @param clusterID Cluster ID used in the transmission.
         * @param profileID Profile ID used in the transmission.
         * @param data Byte array containing the data to be sent.
         * 
         * @throws IllegalArgumentException if {@code sourceEndpoint < 0} or 
         *                                  if {@code sourceEndpoint > 0xFF} or 
         *                                  if {@code destEndpoint < 0} or 
         *                                  if {@code destEndpoint > 0xFF} or 
         *                                  if {@code clusterID < 0} or 
         *                                  if {@code clusterID > 0xFFFF} or 
         *                                  if {@code profileID < 0} or 
         *                                  if {@code profileID > 0xFFFF}.
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code remoteXBeeDevice == null} or
         *                              if {@code data == null}.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout sending the data.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #getReceiveTimeout()
         * @see #setReceiveTimeout(int)
         */
        protected void sendBroadcastExplicitData(int sourceEndpoint, int destEndpoint, int clusterID, int profileID, 
                        byte[] data) throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                if (getXBeeProtocol() == XBeeProtocol.RAW_802_15_4)
                        throw new OperationNotSupportedException("802.15.4. protocol does not support explicit data transmissions.");
                
                sendExplicitData(XBee64BitAddress.BROADCAST_ADDRESS, sourceEndpoint, destEndpoint, clusterID, profileID, data);
        }
        
        /**
         * Sends the given data to the given XBee local interface.
         *
         * @param destInterface Destination XBee local interface.
         * @param data Data to send.
         *
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code destInterface == null}.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any XBee related exception sending the
         *                       User Data Relay message.
         *
         * @see XBeeLocalInterface
         *
         * @since 1.3.0
         */
        protected void sendUserDataRelay(XBeeLocalInterface destInterface, byte[] data) throws XBeeException {
                if (destInterface == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Destination interface cannot be null.");
                
                // Check if device is remote.
                if (isRemote())
                        throw new OperationNotSupportedException("Cannot send User Data Relay messages from a remote device.");
                
                logger.debug(toString() + "Sending User Data Relay to {} >> {}.", destInterface.getDescription(),
                                data != null ? HexUtils.prettyHexString(data) : "");
                
                XBeePacket xbeePacket = new UserDataRelayPacket(getNextFrameID(), destInterface, data);
                // Send the packet asynchronously since User Data Relay frames do not receive any transmit status.
                sendAndCheckXBeePacket(xbeePacket, true);
        }
        
        /**
         * Sends the given data to the XBee Bluetooth interface in a User Data Relay
         * frame.
         *
         * @param data Data to send.
         *
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any XBee related exception sending the
         *                       data.
         *
         * @see #sendMicroPythonData(byte[])
         * @see #sendUserDataRelay(XBeeLocalInterface, byte[])
         *
         * @since 1.3.0
         */
        protected void sendBluetoothData(byte[] data) throws XBeeException {
                sendUserDataRelay(XBeeLocalInterface.BLUETOOTH, data);
        }
        
        /**
         * Sends the given data to the XBee MicroPython interface in a User Data
         * Relay frame.
         *
         * @param data Data to send.
         *
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any XBee related exception sending the
         *                       data.
         *
         * @see #sendBluetoothData(byte[])
         * @see #sendUserDataRelay(XBeeLocalInterface, byte[])
         *
         * @since 1.3.0
         */
        protected void sendMicroPythonData(byte[] data) throws XBeeException {
                sendUserDataRelay(XBeeLocalInterface.MICROPYTHON, data);
        }
        
        /**
         * Sends the given data to the XBee serial interface in a User Data Relay
         * frame.
         *
         * @param data Data to send.
         *
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any XBee related exception sending the
         *                       data.
         *
         * @see #sendBluetoothData(byte[])
         * @see #sendMicroPythonData(byte[])
         * @see #sendUserDataRelay(XBeeLocalInterface, byte[])
         *
         * @since 1.3.0
         */
        protected void sendSerialData(byte[] data) throws XBeeException {
                sendUserDataRelay(XBeeLocalInterface.SERIAL, data);
        }
        
        /**
         * Sends the given XBee packet and registers the given packet listener 
         * (if not {@code null}) to be notified when the answers is received.
         * 
         * <p>This is a non-blocking operation. To wait for the answer use 
         * {@code sendPacket(XBeePacket)}.</p>
         * 
         * @param packet XBee packet to be sent.
         * @param packetReceiveListener Listener for the operation, {@code null} 
         *                              not to be notified when the answer arrives.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code packet == null}.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #sendPacket(XBeePacket)
         * @see #sendPacketAsync(XBeePacket)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.listeners.IPacketReceiveListener
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.packet.XBeePacket
         */
        protected void sendPacket(XBeePacket packet, IPacketReceiveListener packetReceiveListener) throws XBeeException {
                try {
                        sendXBeePacket(packet, packetReceiveListener);
                } catch (IOException e) {
                        throw new XBeeException("Error writing in the communication interface.", e);
                }
        }
        
        /**
         * Sends the given XBee packet asynchronously.
         * 
         * <p>This is a non-blocking operation that do not wait for the answer and 
         * is never notified when it arrives.</p>
         * 
         * <p>To be notified when the answer is received, use 
         * {@link #sendXBeePacket(XBeePacket, IPacketReceiveListener)}.</p>
         * 
         * @param packet XBee packet to be sent asynchronously.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code packet == null}.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #sendXBeePacket(XBeePacket)
         * @see #sendXBeePacket(XBeePacket, IPacketReceiveListener)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.packet.XBeePacket
         */
        protected void sendPacketAsync(XBeePacket packet) throws XBeeException {
                try {
                        sendXBeePacket(packet, null);
                } catch (IOException e) {
                        throw new XBeeException("Error writing in the communication interface.", e);
                }
        }
        
        /**
         * Sends the given XBee packet synchronously and blocks until the response 
         * is received or the configured receive timeout expires.
         * 
         * <p>The receive timeout is configured using the {@code setReceiveTimeout}
         * method and can be consulted with {@code getReceiveTimeout} method.</p>
         * 
         * <p>Use {@code sendXBeePacketAsync(XBeePacket)} or 
         * {@code #sendXBeePacket(XBeePacket, IPacketReceiveListener)} for 
         * non-blocking operations.</p>
         * 
         * @param packet XBee packet to be sent.
         * 
         * @return An {@code XBeePacket} object containing the response of the sent
         *         packet or {@code null} if there is no response.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code packet == null}.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout sending the XBee packet.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #getReceiveTimeout()
         * @see #sendXBeePacket(XBeePacket, IPacketReceiveListener)
         * @see #sendXBeePacketAsync(XBeePacket)
         * @see #setReceiveTimeout(int)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.packet.XBeePacket
         */
        protected XBeePacket sendPacket(XBeePacket packet) throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                try {
                        return sendXBeePacket(packet);
                } catch (IOException e) {
                        throw new XBeeException("Error writing in the communication interface.", e);
                }
        }
        
        /**
         * Waits until a Modem Status packet with a reset status, 
         * {@code ModemStatusEvent.STATUS_HARDWARE_RESET} (0x00), or a watchdog 
         * timer reset, {@code ModemStatusEvent.STATUS_WATCHDOG_TIMER_RESET} (0x01),
         * is received or the timeout expires.
         * 
         * @return {@code true} if the Modem Status packet is received, 
         *                      {@code false} otherwise.
         * 
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.ModemStatusEvent#STATUS_HARDWARE_RESET
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.ModemStatusEvent#STATUS_WATCHDOG_TIMER_RESET
         */
        private boolean waitForModemResetStatusPacket() {
                modemStatusReceived = false;
                addModemStatusListener(resetStatusListener);
                synchronized (resetLock) {
                        try {
                                resetLock.wait(TIMEOUT_RESET);
                        } catch (InterruptedException e) { }
                }
                removeModemStatusListener(resetStatusListener);
                return modemStatusReceived;
        }
        
        /**
         * Custom listener for modem reset packets.
         * 
         * <p>When a Modem Status packet is received with status 
         * {@code ModemStatusEvent.STATUS_HARDWARE_RESET} or 
         * {@code ModemStatusEvent.STATUS_WATCHDOG_TIMER_RESET}, it 
         * notifies the object that was waiting for the reception.</p>
         * 
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.listeners.IModemStatusReceiveListener
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.ModemStatusEvent#STATUS_HARDWARE_RESET
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.ModemStatusEvent#STATUS_WATCHDOG_TIMER_RESET
         */
        private IModemStatusReceiveListener resetStatusListener = new IModemStatusReceiveListener() {
                
                /*
                 * (non-Javadoc)
                 * @see com.digi.xbee.api.listeners.IModemStatusReceiveListener#modemStatusEventReceived(com.digi.xbee.api.models.ModemStatusEvent)
                 */
                @Override
                public void modemStatusEventReceived(ModemStatusEvent modemStatusEvent) {
                        if (modemStatusEvent == ModemStatusEvent.STATUS_HARDWARE_RESET
                                        || modemStatusEvent == ModemStatusEvent.STATUS_WATCHDOG_TIMER_RESET){
                                modemStatusReceived = true;
                                // Continue execution by notifying the lock object.
                                synchronized (resetLock) {
                                        resetLock.notify();
                                }
                        }
                }
        };
        
        /**
         * Performs a software reset on this XBee device and blocks until the 
         * process is completed.
         * 
         * @throws TimeoutException if the configured time expires while waiting 
         *                          for the command reply.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         */
        protected void softwareReset() throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                // Check connection.
                if (!connectionInterface.isOpen())
                        throw new InterfaceNotOpenException();
                
                logger.info(toString() + "Resetting the local module...");
                
                ATCommandResponse response = null;
                try {
                        response = sendATCommand(new ATCommand("FR"));
                } catch (IOException e) {
                        throw new XBeeException("Error writing in the communication interface.", e);
                }
                
                // Check if AT Command response is valid.
                checkATCommandResponseIsValid(response);
                
                // Wait for a Modem Status packet.
                if (!waitForModemResetStatusPacket())
                        throw new TimeoutException("Timeout waiting for the Modem Status packet.");
                
                logger.info(toString() + "Module reset successfully.");
        }
        
        /**
         * Reads new data received by this XBee device during the configured 
         * receive timeout.
         * 
         * <p>This method blocks until new data is received or the configured 
         * receive timeout expires.</p>
         * 
         * <p>The receive timeout is configured using the {@code setReceiveTimeout}
         * method and can be consulted with {@code getReceiveTimeout} method.</p>
         * 
         * <p>For non-blocking operations, register a {@code IDataReceiveListener} 
         * using the method {@link #addDataListener(IDataReceiveListener)}.</p>
         * 
         * @return An {@code XBeeMessage} object containing the data and the source 
         *         address of the remote node that sent the data. {@code null} if 
         *         this did not receive new data during the configured receive 
         *         timeout.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * 
         * @see #readData(int)
         * @see #getReceiveTimeout()
         * @see #setReceiveTimeout(int)
         * @see #readDataFrom(RemoteXBeeDevice)
         * @see #readDataFrom(RemoteXBeeDevice, int)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.XBeeMessage
         */
        protected XBeeMessage readData() {
                return readDataPacket(null, TIMEOUT_READ_PACKET);
        }
        
        /**
         * Reads new data received by this XBee device during the provided timeout.
         * 
         * <p>This method blocks until new data is received or the provided timeout 
         * expires.</p>
         * 
         * <p>For non-blocking operations, register a {@code IDataReceiveListener} 
         * using the method {@link #addDataListener(IDataReceiveListener)}.</p>
         * 
         * @param timeout The time to wait for new data in milliseconds.
         * 
         * @return An {@code XBeeMessage} object containing the data and the source 
         *         address of the remote node that sent the data. {@code null} if 
         *         this device did not receive new data during {@code timeout} 
         *         milliseconds.
         * 
         * @throws IllegalArgumentException if {@code timeout < 0}.
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * 
         * @see #readData()
         * @see #readDataFrom(RemoteXBeeDevice)
         * @see #readDataFrom(RemoteXBeeDevice, int)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.XBeeMessage
         */
        protected XBeeMessage readData(int timeout) {
                if (timeout < 0)
                        throw new IllegalArgumentException("Read timeout must be 0 or greater.");
                
                return readDataPacket(null, timeout);
        }
        
        /**
         * Reads new data received from the given remote XBee device during the 
         * configured receive timeout.
         * 
         * <p>This method blocks until new data from the provided remote XBee 
         * device is received or the configured receive timeout expires.</p>
         * 
         * <p>The receive timeout is configured using the {@code setReceiveTimeout}
         * method and can be consulted with {@code getReceiveTimeout} method.</p>
         * 
         * <p>For non-blocking operations, register a {@code IDataReceiveListener} 
         * using the method {@link #addDataListener(IDataReceiveListener)}.</p>
         * 
         * @param remoteXBeeDevice The remote device to read data from.
         * 
         * @return An {@code XBeeMessage} object containing the data and the source
         *         address of the remote node that sent the data. {@code null} if 
         *         this device did not receive new data from the provided remote 
         *         XBee device during the configured receive timeout.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code remoteXBeeDevice == null}.
         * 
         * @see #readDataFrom(RemoteXBeeDevice, int)
         * @see #getReceiveTimeout()
         * @see #setReceiveTimeout(int)
         * @see #readData()
         * @see #readData(int)
         * @see RemoteXBeeDevice
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.XBeeMessage
         */
        protected XBeeMessage readDataFrom(RemoteXBeeDevice remoteXBeeDevice) {
                if (remoteXBeeDevice == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Remote XBee device cannot be null.");
                
                return readDataPacket(remoteXBeeDevice, TIMEOUT_READ_PACKET);
        }
        
        /**
         * Reads new data received from the given remote XBee device during the 
         * provided timeout.
         * 
         * <p>This method blocks until new data from the provided remote XBee 
         * device is received or the given timeout expires.</p>
         * 
         * <p>For non-blocking operations, register a {@code IDataReceiveListener} 
         * using the method {@link #addDataListener(IDataReceiveListener)}.</p>
         * 
         * @param remoteXBeeDevice The remote device to read data from.
         * @param timeout The time to wait for new data in milliseconds.
         * 
         * @return An {@code XBeeMessage} object containing the data and the source
         *         address of the remote node that sent the data. {@code null} if 
         *         this device did not receive new data from the provided remote 
         *         XBee device during {@code timeout} milliseconds.
         * 
         * @throws IllegalArgumentException if {@code timeout < 0}.
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code remoteXBeeDevice == null}.
         * 
         * @see #readDataFrom(RemoteXBeeDevice)
         * @see #getReceiveTimeout()
         * @see #setReceiveTimeout(int)
         * @see #readData()
         * @see #readData(int)
         * @see RemoteXBeeDevice
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.XBeeMessage
         */
        protected XBeeMessage readDataFrom(RemoteXBeeDevice remoteXBeeDevice, int timeout) {
                if (remoteXBeeDevice == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Remote XBee device cannot be null.");
                if (timeout < 0)
                        throw new IllegalArgumentException("Read timeout must be 0 or greater.");
                
                return readDataPacket(remoteXBeeDevice, timeout);
        }
        
        /**
         * Reads a new data packet received by this XBee device during the provided 
         * timeout.
         * 
         * <p>This method blocks until new data is received or the given timeout 
         * expires.</p>
         * 
         * <p>If the provided remote XBee device is {@code null} the method returns 
         * the first data packet read from any remote device.
         * <br>
         * If the remote device is not {@code null} the method returns the first 
         * data package read from the provided device.
         * </p>
         * 
         * @param remoteXBeeDevice The remote device to get a data packet from. 
         *                         {@code null} to read a data packet sent by any 
         *                         remote XBee device.
         * @param timeout The time to wait for a data packet in milliseconds.
         * 
         * @return An {@code XBeeMessage} received by this device, containing the 
         *         data and the source address of the remote node that sent the 
         *         data. {@code null} if this device did not receive new data 
         *         during {@code timeout} milliseconds, or if any error occurs while
         *         trying to get the source of the message.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * 
         * @see RemoteXBeeDevice
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.XBeeMessage
         */
        private XBeeMessage readDataPacket(RemoteXBeeDevice remoteXBeeDevice, int timeout) {
                // Check connection.
                if (!connectionInterface.isOpen())
                        throw new InterfaceNotOpenException();
                
                XBeePacketsQueue xbeePacketsQueue = dataReader.getXBeePacketsQueue();
                XBeePacket xbeePacket = null;
                
                if (remoteXBeeDevice != null)
                        xbeePacket = xbeePacketsQueue.getFirstDataPacketFrom(remoteXBeeDevice, timeout);
                else
                        xbeePacket = xbeePacketsQueue.getFirstDataPacket(timeout);
                
                if (xbeePacket == null)
                        return null;
                
                // Obtain the remote device from the packet.
                RemoteXBeeDevice remoteDevice = null;
                try {
                        remoteDevice = dataReader.getRemoteXBeeDeviceFromPacket((XBeeAPIPacket)xbeePacket);
                        // If the provided device is not null, add it to the network, so the 
                        // device provided is the one that will remain in the network.
                        if (remoteXBeeDevice != null)
                                remoteDevice = getNetwork().addRemoteDevice(remoteXBeeDevice);
                        
                        // The packet always contains information of the source so the 
                        // remote device should never be null.
                        if (remoteDevice == null)
                                return null;
                        
                } catch (XBeeException e) {
                        logger.error(e.getMessage(), e);
                        return null;
                }
                
                // Obtain the data from the packet.
                byte[] data = null;
                
                switch (((XBeeAPIPacket)xbeePacket).getFrameType()) {
                        case RECEIVE_PACKET:
                                ReceivePacket receivePacket = (ReceivePacket)xbeePacket;
                                data = receivePacket.getRFData();
                                break;
                        case RX_16:
                                RX16Packet rx16Packet = (RX16Packet)xbeePacket;
                                data = rx16Packet.getRFData();
                                break;
                        case RX_64:
                                RX64Packet rx64Packet = (RX64Packet)xbeePacket;
                                data = rx64Packet.getRFData();
                                break;
                        default:
                                return null;
                        }
                
                // Create and return the XBee message.
                return new XBeeMessage(remoteDevice, data, ((XBeeAPIPacket)xbeePacket).isBroadcast());
        }
        
        /**
         * Reads new explicit data received by this XBee device during the 
         * configured receive timeout.
         * 
         * <p>This method blocks until new explicit data is received or the 
         * configured receive timeout expires.</p>
         * 
         * <p>The receive timeout is configured using the {@code setReceiveTimeout}
         * method and can be consulted with {@code getReceiveTimeout} method.</p>
         * 
         * <p>For non-blocking operations, register a 
         * {@code IExplicitDataReceiveListener} using the method 
         * {@link #addExplicitDataListener(IExplicitDataReceiveListener)}.</p>
         * 
         * @return An {@code ExplicitXBeeMessage} object containing the explicit 
         *         data, the source address of the remote node that sent the data 
         *         and other values related to the transmission. {@code null} if 
         *         this did not receive new explicit data during the configured 
         *         receive timeout.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * 
         * @see #getReceiveTimeout()
         * @see #readExplicitData(int)
         * @see #readExplicitDataFrom(RemoteXBeeDevice)
         * @see #readExplicitDataFrom(RemoteXBeeDevice, int)
         * @see #setReceiveTimeout(int)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.ExplicitXBeeMessage
         */
        protected ExplicitXBeeMessage readExplicitData() {
                return readExplicitDataPacket(null, TIMEOUT_READ_PACKET);
        }
        
        /**
         * Reads new explicit data received by this XBee device during the provided 
         * timeout.
         * 
         * <p>This method blocks until new explicit data is received or the 
         * provided timeout expires.</p>
         * 
         * <p>For non-blocking operations, register a 
         * {@code IExplicitDataReceiveListener} using the method 
         * {@link #addExplicitDataListener(IExplicitDataReceiveListener)}.</p>
         * 
         * @param timeout The time to wait for new explicit data in milliseconds.
         * 
         * @return An {@code ExplicitXBeeMessage} object containing the explicit 
         *         data, the source address of the remote node that sent the data 
         *         and other values related to the transmission. {@code null} if 
         *         this device did not receive new explicit data during 
         *         {@code timeout} milliseconds.
         * 
         * @throws IllegalArgumentException if {@code timeout < 0}.
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * 
         * @see #readExplicitData()
         * @see #readExplicitDataFrom(RemoteXBeeDevice)
         * @see #readExplicitDataFrom(RemoteXBeeDevice, int)
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.ExplicitXBeeMessage
         */
        protected ExplicitXBeeMessage readExplicitData(int timeout) {
                if (timeout < 0)
                        throw new IllegalArgumentException("Read timeout must be 0 or greater.");
                
                return readExplicitDataPacket(null, timeout);
        }
        
        /**
         * Reads new explicit data received from the given remote XBee device 
         * during the configured receive timeout.
         * 
         * <p>This method blocks until new explicit data from the provided remote 
         * XBee device is received or the configured receive timeout expires.</p>
         * 
         * <p>The receive timeout is configured using the {@code setReceiveTimeout}
         * method and can be consulted with {@code getReceiveTimeout} method.</p>
         * 
         * <p>For non-blocking operations, register a 
         * {@code IExplicitDataReceiveListener} using the method 
         * {@link #addExplicitDataListener(IExplicitDataReceiveListener)}.</p>
         * 
         * @param remoteXBeeDevice The remote device to read explicit data from.
         * 
         * @return An {@code ExplicitXBeeMessage} object containing the explicit 
         *         data, the source address of the remote node that sent the data 
         *         and other values related to the transmission. {@code null} if 
         *         this device did not receive new explicit data from the provided 
         *         remote XBee device during the configured receive timeout.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code remoteXBeeDevice == null}.
         * 
         * @see #getReceiveTimeout()
         * @see #readExplicitData()
         * @see #readExplicitData(int)
         * @see #readExplicitDataFrom(RemoteXBeeDevice, int)
         * @see #setReceiveTimeout(int)
         * @see RemoteXBeeDevice
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.ExplicitXBeeMessage
         */
        protected ExplicitXBeeMessage readExplicitDataFrom(RemoteXBeeDevice remoteXBeeDevice) {
                if (remoteXBeeDevice == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Remote XBee device cannot be null.");
                
                return readExplicitDataPacket(remoteXBeeDevice, TIMEOUT_READ_PACKET);
        }
        
        /**
         * Reads new explicit data received from the given remote XBee device 
         * during the provided timeout.
         * 
         * <p>This method blocks until new explicit data from the provided remote 
         * XBee device is received or the given timeout expires.</p>
         * 
         * <p>For non-blocking operations, register a 
         * {@code IExplicitDataReceiveListener} using the method 
         * {@link #addExplicitDataListener(IExplicitDataReceiveListener)}.</p>
         * 
         * @param remoteXBeeDevice The remote device to read explicit data from.
         * @param timeout The time to wait for new explicit data in milliseconds.
         * 
         * @return An {@code ExplicitXBeeMessage} object containing the explicit 
         *         data, the source address of the remote node that sent the data 
         *         and other values related to the transmission. {@code null} if 
         *         this device did not receive new data from the provided remote 
         *         XBee device during {@code timeout} milliseconds.
         * 
         * @throws IllegalArgumentException if {@code timeout < 0}.
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code remoteXBeeDevice == null}.
         * 
         * @see #getReceiveTimeout()
         * @see #readExplicitData()
         * @see #readExplicitData(int)
         * @see #readExplicitDataFrom(RemoteXBeeDevice)
         * @see #setReceiveTimeout(int)
         * @see RemoteXBeeDevice
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.ExplicitXBeeMessage
         */
        protected ExplicitXBeeMessage readExplicitDataFrom(RemoteXBeeDevice remoteXBeeDevice, int timeout) {
                if (remoteXBeeDevice == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("Remote XBee device cannot be null.");
                if (timeout < 0)
                        throw new IllegalArgumentException("Read timeout must be 0 or greater.");
                
                return readExplicitDataPacket(remoteXBeeDevice, timeout);
        }
        
        /**
         * Reads a new explicit data packet received by this XBee device during 
         * the provided timeout.
         * 
         * <p>This method blocks until new explicit data is received or the given 
         * timeout expires.</p>
         * 
         * <p>If the provided remote XBee device is {@code null} the method returns 
         * the first explicit data packet read from any remote device.
         * <br>
         * If the remote device is not {@code null} the method returns the first 
         * explicit data package read from the provided device.
         * </p>
         * 
         * @param remoteXBeeDevice The remote device to get an explicit data 
         *                         packet from. {@code null} to read an explicit 
         *                         data packet sent by any remote XBee device.
         * @param timeout The time to wait for an explicit data packet in 
         *                milliseconds.
         * 
         * @return An {@code XBeeMessage} received by this device, containing the 
         *         explicit data and the source address of the remote node that 
         *         sent the data. {@code null} if this device did not receive new 
         *         explicit data during {@code timeout} milliseconds.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * 
         * @see RemoteXBeeDevice
         * @see com.digi.xbee.api.models.ExplicitXBeeMessage
         */
        private ExplicitXBeeMessage readExplicitDataPacket(RemoteXBeeDevice remoteXBeeDevice, int timeout) {
                // Check connection.
                if (!connectionInterface.isOpen())
                        throw new InterfaceNotOpenException();
                
                if (isRemote())
                        throw new RuntimeException("Remote devices cannot read explicit data.");
                
                XBeePacketsQueue xbeePacketsQueue = dataReader.getXBeePacketsQueue();
                XBeePacket xbeePacket = null;
                
                if (remoteXBeeDevice != null)
                        xbeePacket = xbeePacketsQueue.getFirstExplicitDataPacketFrom(remoteXBeeDevice, timeout);
                else
                        xbeePacket = xbeePacketsQueue.getFirstExplicitDataPacket(timeout);
                
                if (xbeePacket == null)
                        return null;
                
                // Verify the packet is an explicit data packet.
                APIFrameType packetType = ((XBeeAPIPacket)xbeePacket).getFrameType();
                if (packetType != APIFrameType.EXPLICIT_RX_INDICATOR)
                        return null;
                
                // Obtain the necessary data from the packet.
                ExplicitRxIndicatorPacket explicitDataPacket = (ExplicitRxIndicatorPacket)xbeePacket;
                RemoteXBeeDevice remoteDevice = getNetwork().getDevice(explicitDataPacket.get64BitSourceAddress());
                if (remoteDevice == null) {
                        if (remoteXBeeDevice != null)
                                remoteDevice = remoteXBeeDevice;
                        else
                                remoteDevice = new RemoteXBeeDevice(this, explicitDataPacket.get64BitSourceAddress());
                        getNetwork().addRemoteDevice(remoteDevice);
                }
                int sourceEndpoint = explicitDataPacket.getSourceEndpoint();
                int destEndpoint = explicitDataPacket.getDestinationEndpoint();
                int clusterID = explicitDataPacket.getClusterID();
                int profileID = explicitDataPacket.getProfileID();
                byte[] data = explicitDataPacket.getRFData();
                
                // Create and return the XBee message.
                return new ExplicitXBeeMessage(remoteDevice, sourceEndpoint, destEndpoint, clusterID, profileID, data, ((XBeeAPIPacket)xbeePacket).isBroadcast());
        }
        
        /**
         * Configures the API output mode of the XBee device.
         * 
         * <p>The API output mode determines the format that the received data is 
         * output through the serial interface of the XBee device.</p>
         * 
         * @param apiOutputMode The API output mode to be set to the XBee device.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws NullPointerException if {@code apiOutputMode == null}.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout configuring the API 
         *                          output mode.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #getAPIOutputMode()
         * @see APIOutputMode
         */
        protected void setAPIOutputMode(APIOutputMode apiOutputMode) throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                if (apiOutputMode == null)
                        throw new NullPointerException("API output mode cannot be null.");
                
                setParameter("AO", new byte[]{(byte)apiOutputMode.getValue()});
        }
        
        /**
         * Returns the API output mode of the XBee device.
         * 
         * <p>The API output mode determines the format that the received data is 
         * output through the serial interface of the XBee device.</p>
         * 
         * @return The API output mode that the XBee device is configured with.
         * 
         * @throws InterfaceNotOpenException if this device connection is not open.
         * @throws TimeoutException if there is a timeout getting the API output 
         *                          mode from the device.
         * @throws XBeeException if there is any other XBee related exception.
         * 
         * @see #setAPIOutputMode(APIOutputMode)
         * @see APIOutputMode
         */
        protected APIOutputMode getAPIOutputMode() throws TimeoutException, XBeeException {
                byte[] apiOutputModeValue = getParameter("AO");
                
                return APIOutputMode.get(apiOutputModeValue[0]);
        }
        
        /**
         * Sets the password of this Bluetooth device in order to connect to it.
         *
         * <p>The Bluetooth password must be provided before calling the
         * {@link #open()} method.</p>
         *
         * @param password The password of this Bluetooth device.
         *
         * @since 1.3.0
         */
        protected void setBluetoothPassword(String password) {
                this.bluetoothPassword = password;
        }
}