The Aeon Labs Z-Stick is a self-powered Z-Wave USB adapter with push button for easy network creation. The adapter can be brought around the house for simple and quick network installation or take-down. When attached to a computer or gateway hub, it becomes a Z-Wave USB adapter, which exposes Z-Wave commands to the attached computer/gateway hub thus enabling control of all devices within the Z-Wave network. The Z-Stick is capable to be firmware upgraded via USB. Includes "Beaming" technology for use with Z-Wave locksets