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: 76002105

Digi International 76002105 WiFi Antenna for 6350-SR

Dual-band WiFi antenna for Digi 6350-SR industrial routers
- Dual-band Wi-Fi antenna for 6350-SR platform
- 2.4-2.5 GHz and 5.1-5.8 GHz coverage
- -40 to +85C operating range for harsh field
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Digi International DIGI-RM-PRM-1YR Remote Manager 1-Year
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Digi International DIGI-RM-PRM-5YR Remote Manager 5-Year
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SKU: ACC-440091

Digi International ACC-440091 UTP Cat6 Ethernet Cable 0.5M

0.5M Cat6 UTP patch cable for short-run network connections
- 0.5m UTP Cat6 Ethernet patch cable
- Standard copper connectivity for Digi devices
- Short-run cable for rack-to-device patching
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SKU: A24-HASM-450

Digi International A24-HASM-450 2.4GHz Half-Wave Articulated

2.4GHz half-wave articulated antenna for indoor/outdoor wireless systems
- 2.4 GHz half-wave articulated antenna
- Flexible mounting for wireless infrastructure
- 0.5 lb compact form for Digi wireless devices
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SKU: ASB-0000-AC01-001

Digi International ASB-0000-AC01-001 1-Year Phone Support

1-year phone support for Digi industrial networking devices, business hours
- 1-year phone support contract for Digi devices
- Manufacturer technical support for industrial gear
- Support coverage for networking and connectivity
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SKU: IT48-1002

Digi International IT48-1002 CONNECT IT 48 Remote Access Server

48-port console server for out-of-band infrastructure management
- CONNECT IT 48-port remote access server
- 48 serial ports for distributed infrastructure mgmt
- Industrial 10/100 Ethernet for telecom environments
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SKU: XBP9B-DMUT-002

Digi International XBP9B-DMUT-002 XBee-PRO 900HP DigiMesh Module

900 MHz DigiMesh module for long-range industrial wireless networks
- XBee-PRO 900HP DigiMesh wireless module
- Self-healing mesh with auto multi-hop path selection
- 900 MHz for foliage and building penetration
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SKU: XBP9B-DMST-002

Digi International XBP9B-DMST-002 Xbee-pro 900HP S3B Digimesh

900 MHz mesh module for industrial IoT up to 6 miles range
- XBee-PRO 900HP S3B DigiMesh wireless module
- 900 MHz unlicensed ISM band global availability
- Self-healing mesh topology with automatic routing
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SKU: ELF-TSM-CBL-16

Digi International ELF-TSM-CBL-16 RJ45 8-Pin Female Cable

RJ45 8-pin female cable for Digi ETHERLITE terminal servers
- RJ45 8-pin female cable for Digi ETHERLITE
- Terminal server console and device management
- 1.35 lb cable for data center terminal access
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SKU: 76000958

Digi International 76000958 ConnectPort TS 16 19-Inch Replacement

19-inch rack-mount replacement for ConnectPort TS 16 terminal servers
- ConnectPort TS 16 19-inch rack-mount replacement
- 16 serial ports for terminal server deployments
- OEM replacement for ConnectPort TS 16 systems
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SKU: 76000960

Digi International 76000960 Indoor Antenna

Indoor antenna for LTE/4G/3G networks, -40°C to 85°C operation
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SKU: 76000671

Digi International 76000671 Cm/passport 8-Pack DB-9F

DB-9F serial connectors 8-pack for Digi CM/PASSPORT devices
- DB-9F 8-pack connector for Digi CM/PASSPORT
- Reliable serial port connectivity for Digi systems
- Bulk pack for installer toolkit supplies
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SKU: 301-9000-07

Digi International 301-9000-07 System Cables USB-A Left

USB-A left-angle cable for Digi serial and terminal servers
- USB-A left-oriented system cable for Digi devices
- Direct replacement or additional interface cable
- 5-year warranty Digi connectivity accessory
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SKU: 76000238

Digi International 76000238 48-Port RJ-45/DB-25M Crossover Cable

48-port RJ-45 to DB-25M crossover cable for serial device servers
- 48-port RJ-45/DB-25M crossover cable assembly
- Serial communications for legacy equipment integration
- 5-year warranty Digi connectivity cable
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SKU: 76000264

Digi International 76000264 48IN RJ-45/DB-9M Crossover Cable

RJ-45 to DB-9M crossover cable for serial console integration, 48 inches
- 48-inch RJ-45/DB-9M crossover serial cable
- 10-pin RJ-45 connector for Digi equipment
- 5-year warranty crossover cable for serial 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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