How does Digi International compare to Cradlepoint?

Digi is stronger for industrial, utility, SCADA, and legacy-serial-device deployments — extended-temperature hardware, DIN-rail mounting, multi-port serial-to-Ethernet servers, and the XBee IoT ecosystem give Digi clear advantages for industrial IoT. Cradlepoint is stronger for commercial branch, retail, healthcare, and first-responder in-vehicle — higher carrier certifications, FirstNet priority, and NetCloud Manager enterprise features. Both are NDAA-compliant; choose based on deployment profile.

Are Digi products NDAA Section 889 compliant?

Yes. Digi International is headquartered in Minnesota with TAA-compliant manufacturing, fully NDAA Section 889 compliant, and approved for U.S. federal procurement, state and local government, and critical-infrastructure deployments.

What is a Digi XBee module and when do I use it?

XBee is Digi's family of short-range wireless modules — ZigBee, 802.15.4, LoRaWAN, and Digi's proprietary DigiMesh protocols. Use XBee for distributed sensor networks (agricultural IoT, industrial monitoring, smart building sensors), remote telemetry without cellular service, and IoT deployments where battery-powered sensors need multi-year operation on a single battery. Paired with a Digi cellular gateway, XBee mesh sensor networks can backhaul data to the cloud.

What are Digi PortServer TS servers for?

PortServer TS multi-port serial-to-Ethernet device servers bridge legacy RS-232/422/485 industrial equipment to Ethernet networks. Typical use cases: connecting legacy PLCs on a factory floor to Ethernet-based WMS, connecting substation RTU serial devices to SCADA Ethernet backbone, connecting legacy laboratory instruments to modern LIMS systems. PortServer TS ships in 4, 8, 16, and 32-port variants.

What is Digi Remote Manager?

Digi Remote Manager is the cloud-based fleet management platform for Digi routers, gateways, and device servers — comparable to Cradlepoint NetCloud Manager. Features include firmware push, configuration templates, remote debugging, real-time telemetry, and alerting across distributed device fleets. Required for fleet deployments above ~20 devices for operational efficiency.

How does Opengear integrate with Digi products?

Opengear was acquired by Digi International in 2023 and adds enterprise data-center out-of-band management (console servers, Lighthouse cloud platform) to the Digi portfolio. For customers running both industrial IoT (Digi TransPort, Digi Connect) and data center infrastructure (Opengear IM7200 console servers), unified management via Digi Remote Manager + Lighthouse is the deployment path.

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SKU: AW08-G300

Digi International AW08-G300 8-Port Managed USB Hub

8-port USB 3.1 Gen 1 managed hub for remote device access
- 8 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports at 5 Gbps per port with no sharing
- Web and CLI managed with role-based per-port access control
- Desktop-mount managed USB hub for peripheral aggregation
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SKU: AW02-G300-GLB

Digi International AW02-G300-GLB 2-Port Managed USB Hub

2-port USB 3.1 Gen 1 managed hub for remote device access
- 2 dedicated USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports at 5 Gbps per port (no sharing)
- Backward-compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 peripherals
- Centrally managed USB hub for printers, scanners, and security keys
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SKU: EX15-WXG4-GLB

Digi International EX15-WXG4-GLB DIGI 360 Cellular Solution

Dual-mode 3G/4G/5G cellular router with 300 Mbps for remote sites
- 3G/4G/5G multi-band cellular with automatic carrier failover
- 300 Mbps modem throughput for 4-6 concurrent 1080p camera feeds
- Managed WWAN router with 10/100 Mbps Ethernet for local devices
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SKU: EZ08-A100-US

Digi International EZ08-A100-US Connect EZ 8 Serial Server

8-port serial server with 10/100 Ethernet for legacy device networking
- 8 serial ports for RS-232/422/485 to IP bridging in one chassis
- Dual 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing Ethernet uplinks for remote device mgmt
- Industrial operating temp with 5-year warranty for field cabinets
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SKU: IX30-00P7

Digi International IX30-00P7 DIGI 360 Cellular Solution Package

DIN rail cellular router with 3G/4G for remote site connectivity
- DIN rail mount fits standard 35mm telecom cabinet rail directly
- Dual-mode 3G/4G LTE modem with automatic fallback between bands
- 10/100 managed router for cellular WAN in equipment enclosures
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SKU: IX10-00N4

Digi International IX10-00N4 DIGI 360 Cellular Solution Package

LTE CAT4 cellular router for remote site access and failover
- LTE CAT4 cellular for reliable wide-area links to security systems
- 1.25W idle / 3.5W peak draw for low-power continuous operation
- Compact 118 x 88 x 35 mm enclosure with 10/100 Ethernet port
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SKU: EZ04-WA00-GLB

Digi International EZ04-WA00-GLB Connect EZ 4 Device Server

Wi-Fi 5 device server with DIN rail mount for distributed networks
- Connect EZ 4 device server with Wi-Fi 5
- Dual Gigabit RJ-45 with 802.11ac wireless
- DIN rail mount for industrial cabinet install
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SKU: EZ02-CA00-GLB

Digi International EZ02-CA00-GLB Connect EZ 2 Device Server

Serial-to-Ethernet device server with DIN rail mount for legacy industrial gear
- Connect EZ 2 device server, RS-232/422/485
- Dual auto-sensing 10/100/1000 RJ-45 ports
- DIN rail mount with multi-protocol serial support
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SKU: EX12-R004-OUS

Digi International EX12-R004-OUS DIGI 360 Cellular Solution

LTE cellular device server with Ethernet and serial for remote asset failover
- DIGI 360 cellular LTE wireless device server
- 10/100 Fast Ethernet WAN with cellular failover
- Managed via SNMP 3, SSH, HTTP, CLI
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SKU: AW24-G300

Digi International AW24-G300 24-Port Managed USB Hub

24-port USB 3.1 managed hub for rack-mount remote device access
- 24-port managed USB 3.1 Gen 1 hub, 5 Gbps per port
- Web-based and CLI management for centralized control
- Eliminates point-to-point USB cable runs
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SKU: 301-1010-44

Digi International 301-1010-44 HubPort/4C USB Hub

Industrial 4-port USB hub with 5.5–30VDC wide-range power input
- HubPort/4C powered USB hub, 4 downstream ports
- 5.5-30VDC wide input for industrial PSU compatibility
- Connects legacy serial converters to modern USB hosts
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SKU: 70001777

Digi International 70001777 2-Port Serial Device Server

Connect legacy serial gear to Ethernet without code changes
- 2-port serial device server, RS-232/422/485
- Software-switchable serial standards per port
- Legacy equipment connectivity in one chassis
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SKU: 76002093

Digi International 76002093 DIN Mounting Bracket Kit

DIN rail mounting bracket kit for Digi devices
- DIN rail bracket kit for secure mount of compatible Digi devices
- Standard 35mm DIN rail compatibility for cabinet installation
- Compact 4.0 x 3.5 x 4.0 in kit at 0.75 lbs with 5-year warranty
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SKU: CSENSE-M210

Digi International CSENSE-M210 Connect Sensor Extended Run Time

Industrial sensor module engineered for extended battery life deployment
- Connect Sensor for extended-runtime remote industrial monitoring
- Industrial operating temp range for unconditioned outdoor sites
- Compact 9.8 x 6.8 x 6.5 in unit at 3.85 lbs with 5-year warranty
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SKU: EZ04-WS00

Digi International EZ04-WS00 Connect EZ 4 WS Serial Device

Serial-to-Ethernet bridge with dual 10/100 ports for legacy device networking
- Dual 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 auto-sensing ports for redundant LAN
- PoE Class 0 or 100-240 VAC supply for flexible site power options
- Compact 20.9 x 15.75 x 3.91 cm chassis at 14W typical draw
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SKU: EZ01-MA00-GLB

Digi International EZ01-MA00-GLB Connect EZ Mini Serial Device

Serial-to-Ethernet device server for legacy equipment network integration
- Connect EZ Mini serial-to-Ethernet device server
- 10/100 Mbps Ethernet for legacy serial integration
- 30VDC powered with RJ-45 auto-sensing
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SKU: 76002095

Digi International 76002095 DIN Rail Clip with Screws

DIN rail clip assembly with screws for Digi networking gear
- DIN rail clip with screws for Digi devices
- Standard 35mm DIN rail mounting compatibility
- 10/100 Ethernet device mounting accessory
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SKU: 76002103

Digi International 76002103 LTE Dipole SMA Antenna 1-3 dBi

LTE dipole antenna with 1-3 dBi gain and SMA connector for wireless modules
- LTE dipole antenna with SMA connector, 1-3 dBi
- Mobile and wireless connectivity for cellular routers
- 170 x 18 x 10mm form factor for compact mounts
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SKU: EP-USB-4S

Digi International EP-USB-4S 4-Port Serial Adapter

4-port serial adapter adds RS-232/422/485 connectivity via USB
- 4-port USB-to-serial adapter, RS-232/422/485
- 230 Kbps data rate for legacy serial integration
- 1.12 lb compact form for installer toolbox
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SKU: EP-USB-4

Digi International EP-USB-4 4-Port RS232 Serial Adapter

USB-to-serial adapter with 4 independent RS232 ports for legacy devices
- 4-port RS-232 USB-to-serial managed adapter
- Bridges legacy serial gear to modern USB hosts
- 5-year warranty media converter
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About Digi International

Digi International, headquartered in Hopkins, Minnesota since 1985, is a specialist in industrial cellular networking, IoT gateways, and serial device server hardware. The product portfolio is organized around four core families: Digi TransPort WR-series industrial cellular routers (direct Cradlepoint IBR competitors for industrial applications), Digi Connect and Digi IX gateways (IoT-focused gateways for distributed telemetry), Digi PortServer TS and Digi One device servers (multi-port serial-to-Ethernet bridges for legacy industrial equipment), and Digi XBee modules (ZigBee, LoRaWAN, and proprietary DigiMesh IoT wireless modules used in thousands of industrial sensor networks).

Digi's acquisition of Opengear in 2023 added enterprise data center out-of-band management (Opengear IM7200 console servers, Lighthouse cloud platform) to the portfolio — positioning Digi as a single vendor for both industrial IoT connectivity and data center console access. Digi Remote Manager is the cloud-based platform for managing Digi routers, gateways, and device servers at scale — comparable to Cradlepoint's NetCloud Manager but focused more heavily on industrial deployment scenarios.

Digi is NDAA Section 889 compliant and approved for U.S. federal procurement, state and local government, and critical-infrastructure deployments. Digi products are specified across utility SCADA (substation RTU connectivity), transit systems (trackside cellular backhaul), agricultural IoT (field telemetry), oil and gas (remote well monitoring), and manufacturing (equipment connectivity) — deployment scenarios where extended-temperature operation, DIN-rail mounting, and industrial communication protocol support matter more than consumer-grade user interface.

Where Digi International Fits

Digi International fits industrial, utility, transit, agricultural, and critical infrastructure deployments where standard Cradlepoint or commercial-grade hardware can't meet environmental, protocol, or form-factor requirements. Typical use cases include utility SCADA networks (substation RTU cellular connectivity with extended-temperature hardware), transit signaling and trackside monitoring (DIN-rail routers in trackside cabinets), oil and gas remote monitoring (cellular telemetry from unmanned well sites), agricultural IoT (distributed sensor networks using Digi XBee ZigBee modules), manufacturing equipment connectivity (serial device servers bridging legacy PLCs to Ethernet), and federal/critical infrastructure projects requiring NDAA-compliant industrial networking. Digi is not the right choice for retail branch or consumer-grade deployments — Cradlepoint is more appropriate there.

Why Choose Digi International

Industrial Hardened Hardware

Extended-temperature operation (-40°C to +85°C on select models), DIN-rail mounting, and industrial communication protocols for harsh environment deployments.

Serial Device Server Specialist

PortServer TS and Digi One multi-port serial-to-Ethernet servers bridge legacy RS-232/422/485 industrial equipment to modern Ethernet networks.

Digi XBee IoT Ecosystem

XBee ZigBee and LoRaWAN modules are the foundation of thousands of industrial IoT deployments — distributed sensor networks, remote telemetry, and asset monitoring.

Opengear Data Center OOB

2023 Opengear acquisition added enterprise out-of-band management — console servers, Lighthouse cloud platform — for unified industrial + data center networking.

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