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: CC-SBP-WMX-JN7A

Digi International CC-SBP-WMX-JN7A Connectcore 6UL Sbc Pro

NXP i.MX 6UL media converter for telecom and security infrastructure
- ConnectCore 6UL SBC Pro media converter
- Embedded application platform for industrial deployment
- 2.8 x 3.9 in compact form for embedded integration
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SKU: 560083

Digi International 560083 Temporary Battery Pack 9V

9V temporary UPS battery pack for Digi networking equipment
- 9V temporary battery pack, 152.4Wh capacity
- Backup power for Digi networking equipment
- Compact 8 x 6 in form for cabinet integration
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SKU: CC-WMX6UL-KIT

Digi International CC-WMX6UL-KIT ConnectCore 6UL Developer Kit

ConnectCore 6UL developer kit for industrial IoT edge computing
- ConnectCore 6UL JavaScript developer kit
- Industrial-grade embedded application platform
- DIN rail mount with 4-port connectivity
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SKU: 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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SKU: 76002084

Digi International 76002084 WR54 Accessory Kit - Single Cellular

Single cellular module kit for WR54 industrial routers—remote sites & failover
- WR54 accessory kit for single cellular deployments
- Mounting and antenna components in one kit
- 4.5 lb bundle for industrial router installs
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SKU: 76000912

Digi International 76000912 ConnectTank Replacement Battery

OEM replacement battery for Digi ConnectTank backup power
- OEM replacement battery for ConnectTank systems
- Maintains power continuity in deployed Digi gear
- 5-year warranty genuine Digi replacement
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SKU: X2-Z11-EM-W

Digi International X2-Z11-EM-W 10G Sfp Module

10G SFP module for industrial Digi switches and fiber expansion
- 10G SFP module for industrial switch deployments
- Industrial temperature range for harsh conditions
- 10 Gigabit connectivity in compact SFP form
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SKU: X2-Z11-EM-A

Digi International X2-Z11-EM-A 10G Sfp Module

10G SFP module for industrial surveillance and telecom uplinks
- 10G SFP module for industrial switching platforms
- Managed module with 10G Ethernet support
- Industrial operating temperature for harsh environments
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SKU: 76000954

Digi International 76000954 Antenna Base Connector

SMA female antenna base connector for Digi wireless devices
- Antenna base connector with SMA female interface
- Cable assembly for Digi wireless device integration
- Component for cellular and wireless infrastructure
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SKU: 76000926

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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SKU: 301-2010-27

Digi International 301-2010-27 HubPort/7C 7-Port USB 2.0 Hub

7-port USB 2.0 hub for expanding connectivity in compact spaces
- HubPort/7C 7-port USB 2.0 hub, compact desktop
- Fits standard control cabinet layouts
- 5-year warranty connectivity expansion accessory
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SKU: X2-HMU-EM-A

Digi International X2-HMU-EM-A 10G Sfp Module

10G SFP+ transceiver for industrial Digi switching platforms
- 10G SFP module for industrial switching platforms
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet over SFP+ interface
- Industrial operating temperature for field conditions
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SKU: 76000769

Digi International 76000769 AC Power Cord US to IEC

US to IEC C13 AC power cord for Digi networking equipment
- US-to-IEC C13 AC power cord for Digi devices
- Standard power interface for networking equipment
- Replacement or spare cord for IEC-input devices
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Digi International HP-USB-14 14-Port USB 2.0 Hub

14-port USB 2.0 hub for desktop multi-device environments
- 14-port USB 2.0 hub for lab and ops environments
- Desktop form factor, compact 22 x 11 in footprint
- 5-year warranty consolidated USB peripheral hub
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SKU: 70002411

Digi International 70002411 ConnectPort LTS 32-Port RS232

32-port RS232 serial device server with Ethernet connectivity
- ConnectPort LTS 32-port RS-232 device server
- RJ-45 configuration for legacy serial connectivity
- 8.56 lb rack-mount for distributed deployments
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SKU: 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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SKU: DC-ES-BKT

Digi International DC-ES-BKT VESA Wall Mount Bracket

VESA wall mount for Digi Connect ES series with DIN rail option
- VESA wall-mount bracket for Digi Connect ES switches
- Industrial-grade mounting hardware
- DIN-rail compatible for cabinet installations
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SKU: 76000756

Digi International 76000756 DIN Rail Bracket Kit

Stainless steel DIN rail bracket kit for Digi device cabinet mounting
- Stainless steel DIN rail bracket kit for Digi devices
- Secure mounting on standard 35mm DIN rail
- 0.08 lb compact accessory for cabinet integration
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SKU: 76000738

Digi International 76000738 12VDC/90-264VAC Wall Mount Power

Wall-mount 12VDC supply, universal 90–264VAC input for global use
- 12VDC wall-mount power supply, 90-264VAC input
- Universal AC for global networked device deployments
- Compact 2.83 x 1.38 in form for tight installs
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SKU: 76000736

Digi International 76000736 12VDC/120-240VAC Extended

12VDC power supply, 120-240VAC input, -35°C to 74°C operation
- 12VDC power supply, -35C to +74C extended temp
- Industrial-grade for telecom and security infrastructure
- 220g compact form for cabinet integration
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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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