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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Digi International 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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Digi International 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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Digi International EZ32-A100-US

Digi International EZ32-A100-US 32-Port Serial Server

32-port serial server for legacy industrial devices over IP networks
- 32 serial ports with mixed-mode RS-232/422/485 protocol support
- Dual 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing Gigabit Ethernet uplinks
- Industrial operating temp with 5-year warranty for control cabinets
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Digi International EZ16-A100-US

Digi International EZ16-A100-US Connect EZ 16 Serial Server

16-port serial-to-Ethernet gateway for legacy systems in harsh environments
- 16 serial ports for RS-232/422/485 device aggregation per chassis
- Dual 10G Ethernet uplinks for high-bandwidth serial-over-IP bridging
- Industrial operating temp with 5-year warranty in field cabinets
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Digi International IX30-00P7

Digi International IX30-00P7 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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Digi International 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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Digi International 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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Digi International 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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Digi International TX54-A146

Digi International TX54-A146 LTE-Advanced Pro Wireless Router

LTE-Advanced Pro router with Wi-Fi 5 and 4-port Gigabit switch
- LTE-Advanced Pro Cat 12 router, 600 Mbps downlink
- Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac at 867 Mbps theoretical throughput
- Managed via SSH, HTTPS, SNMP for enterprise admin
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Digi International 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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Digi International 76000926 Indoor SMA Male 3dBi Antenna

Indoor SMA antenna with 3dBi gain for compact wireless deployments
- Indoor 3G/4G/LTE 3dBi antenna with SMA male
- 699-960 / 1710-2690 MHz multi-band support
- Compact 38 x 196mm form for indoor cellular routers
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Digi International 301-1010-74

Digi International 301-1010-74 HubPort/7C USB Hub

7-port USB hub with 5.5–30VDC wide-range power for industrial field use
- HubPort/7C powered USB hub, 7 downstream ports
- 5.5-30VDC wide-range industrial input
- Consolidates 7 USB peripherals through one upstream
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Digi International 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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Digi International 76000697

Digi International 76000697 Serial Adapter DTE DB-9 - 4-Pack

DB-9 DTE serial adapter for legacy devices on Digi servers
- DTE-mode DB-9 serial adapter for legacy device interfacing
- Bridges legacy serial gear to modern networking infrastructure
- 5-year warranty for telecom and industrial cabinet deployments
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Digi International 301-3010-71

Digi International 301-3010-71 HubPort 7 10G Powered Hub

7-port 10G powered hub for DC-powered network infrastructure
- 10G-capable powered hub for industrial network deployments
- Wide 6-30VDC input range fits varied industrial power sources
- Compact 1.0 x 3.0 x 2.61 in chassis with 5-year warranty
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Digi International 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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Digi International EP-USB-8

Digi International EP-USB-8 8-Port RS-232 Serial Adapter

USB-to-serial adapter expands one port into 8 independent RS-232 channels
- EP-USB-8 8-port RS-232 USB-to-serial adapter
- Eight independent DB-9 serial ports from one USB
- Industrial-grade media converter for legacy gear
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Digi International 76002085

Digi International 76002085 AC/DC Power Supply 12VDC

12VDC regulated power supply for Digi networking equipment
- 12VDC AC/DC regulated power supply
- 5.55 lb supply for networking and telecom gear
- 5-year warranty reliable DC output for Digi devices
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Digi International 301-9000-04

Digi International 301-9000-04 5V/3A Wall Mount Power Adapter

5V/3A wall mount adapter for Digi networking equipment worldwide
- 5V/3A 15W AC wall-mount power adapter
- Universal 100-240VAC, 47-63Hz input range
- Regulated output for Digi networking equipment
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Digi International 76000732

Digi International 76000732 48 Power Cord Locking Barrel

4' power cord with locking barrel connector for Digi 48 series
- 4 ft locking-barrel power cord for Digi 48 series
- Locking connector prevents accidental disconnect
- Replacement cord for ConnectPort WAN devices
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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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Utility SCADA Network

Rail Transit Signaling

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