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: 76000735

Digi International 76000735 12VDC 0.5A Power Adapter

Dual-voltage 12VDC 0.5A wall adapter for global Digi device deployments
- 12VDC 0.5A wall-mount power adapter, 6W output
- Universal 50/60Hz AC input for global deployments
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SKU: 76000734

Digi International 76000734 12VDC/120-240VAC Power Supply

Dual-input 12VDC supply converts 120–240VAC for global deployments
- 12VDC power supply, 120-240VAC universal input
- Regulated DC output for security and network gear
- Compact 92 x 31 x 50 mm form factor
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SKU: 76000752

Digi International 76000752 12VDC/100-240VAC Extended

12VDC industrial power supply, 100-240VAC input, -35°C to 74°C
- 12VDC power supply, -35C to +74C extended temp
- Universal 100-240VAC input for global deployments
- Industrial-grade reliability for harsh environments
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SKU: 76000654

Digi International 76000654 12VDC/100-240VAC Power Supply

12VDC regulated supply, 100–240VAC universal input for global use
- 12VDC universal input power supply, 100-240VAC
- Regulated DC output for network infrastructure
- 5-year warranty universal AC adapter
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SKU: 70001917

Digi International 70001917 PortServer TS H MEI 1-Port Device

1-port serial device server bridges legacy equipment to Ethernet networks
- PortServer TS H MEI 1-port secure serial server
- Encrypted remote access for serial equipment
- Single-port form for cabinet or wall mount
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SKU: 70001806

Digi International 70001806 PortServer TS MEI 2-Port

2-port serial device server for IP-based console access in data centers
- PortServer TS MEI 2-port serial device server
- IP-based remote serial connectivity
- Compact form for space-constrained deployments
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SKU: 70001805

Digi International 70001805 PortServer TS MEI 1-Port Device

1-port serial-to-Ethernet device server for remote legacy equipment access
- PortServer TS MEI 1-port serial-to-Ethernet
- Remote management for legacy serial equipment
- 1.5 lb compact device server form factor
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SKU: 76000528

Digi International 76000528 AccelePort XP/NEO 4-Port Serial

4-port serial expansion module for AccelePort XP/NEO systems
- AccelePort XP/NEO 4-port serial expansion module
- Adds 4 serial ports to AccelePort systems
- 0.9 lb expansion card with 5-year warranty
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SKU: 76000723

Digi International 76000723 4FT Serial Cable RJ-45 Male

4ft RJ-45 serial cable rated for 10/100 Mbps industrial networks
- 4-foot serial cable, RJ-45 male right gender
- 10/100 Mbps for standard network and serial connections
- Industrial operating temperature for harsh environments
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SKU: 76000199

Digi International 76000199 48-Inch RJ-45/DB-25F Cable

RJ-45 to DB-25F straight cable, 48 inches for legacy serial gear
- 48-inch RJ-45/DB-25F straight-through cable
- Connects terminal server to legacy serial gear
- 5-year warranty Digi connectivity cable
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SKU: 76000662

Digi International 76000662 One SP Wall Mount Bracket Kit

Wall mount bracket kit for Digi One SP serial device servers
- Wall-mount bracket kit for Digi One SP
- Secure mounted installation for serial server
- 5-year warranty accessory kit
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SKU: 76000699

Digi International 76000699 ONE PortServer TS II 4-Pack

4-pack serial device servers for remote legacy device access over Ethernet
- 4-pack Digi ONE PortServer TS II device servers
- Remote serial device management bundle
- 5-year warranty for IT infrastructure teams
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SKU: 76000682

Digi International 76000682 DIN-Rail Bracket Kit

DIN-rail bracket kit for Digi devices in control cabinets
- DIN-rail bracket kit, aluminum construction
- Standard 35mm rail mounting for industrial cabinets
- Tool-free mounting eliminates cabinet modification
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SKU: 76000641

Digi International 76000641 Wall Mount Bracket

Wall mount bracket for Digi networking and comms devices
- Wall-mount bracket for Digi infrastructure equipment
- 0.05 lb compact form for closet installations
- Standardized mounting pattern for fixed wall install
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SKU: 76000701

Digi International 76000701 DIGI ONE PortServer TS II 4-Pack

Four serial device servers for Ethernet-based legacy equipment access
- 4-pack PortServer TS II serial device servers
- Scalable bundle for distributed serial deployments
- 5-year warranty Digi serial connectivity
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SKU: 76000702

Digi International 76000702 CM/Passport 8-Pack DB-9M Modem

8-pack DB-9M modems for serial communication across distributed sites
- CM/Passport DB-9M modem 8-pack accessory
- Bundle for serial communication infrastructure
- 5-year warranty Digi connectivity accessory
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SKU: 76000700

Digi International 76000700 PortServer TS II 4-Pack

Serial-to-Ethernet bridge 4-pack for legacy device integration
- 4-pack PortServer TS II serial device servers
- Bridges legacy serial gear to modern IP networks
- 5-year warranty enterprise serial connectivity
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SKU: CSENSE-M110

Digi International CSENSE-M110 Connect Sensor Extended Run Time

Industrial sensor module with extended runtime for remote monitoring
- Extended-runtime sensor module for remote industrial monitoring
- Industrial operating temp for outdoor and unconditioned sites
- Compact 7.7 x 6.9 x 2.3 in unit at 1.05 lbs with 5-year warranty
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SKU: DIGI-SRV-WB-TIER1-1YR

Digi International DIGI-SRV-WB-TIER1-1YR Wan Bonding Add-on

1-year WAN bonding license for multi-link failover on Digi gateways
- 1-year Tier 1 WAN bonding software license for Digi gear
- Multi-link aggregation combines cellular and wired WAN throughput
- Subscription license activation, no hardware swap needed
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SKU: DIGI-SRV-WB-TIER2-1YR

Digi International DIGI-SRV-WB-TIER2-1YR Wan Bonding Add-on

Tier 2 WAN bonding license for 32-port Gigabit link aggregation
- 1-year Tier 2 WAN bonding software add-on license
- Multi-link aggregation for combined cellular and wired WAN throughput
- Software subscription activation, no hardware change required
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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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