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 70001862 Digi One IA 1-Port RS-232/422/485

Single-port serial device server bridges RS-232/422/485 to Ethernet
- DIGI ONE IA 1-port serial-to-network device server
- RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485 software-selectable
- 0.7 lb compact form for industrial cabinet install
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Digi International 76000240 48-Inch RJ-45/DB-9M Serial Cable

48-inch RJ-45 to DB-9M serial cable for legacy device integration
- 48-inch RJ-45 to DB-9M straight serial cable
- Standard serial device integration for network gear
- 5-year warranty Digi connectivity accessory
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Digi International 76000195 48-Inch RJ-45/DB-25M Cable

48-inch RJ-45 to DB-25M serial adapter cable for legacy equipment
- 48-inch RJ-45 to DB-25 male serial adapter cable
- Compatible with Digi device and terminal servers
- Legacy serial equipment integration cable
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Digi International 70001919 PortServer TS H MEI 4-Port Serial

4-port serial device server with hardware encryption for legacy equipment
- PortServer TS H MEI 4-port serial device server
- Encrypted managed remote serial access
- Secure connectivity for legacy serial gear
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Digi International 70001851 One SP 1-Port RS-232/422/485

Single-port serial device server converts RS-232/422/485 to Ethernet
- ONE SP 1-port serial device server
- RS-232 / 422 / 485 protocol support in one port
- 5-year warranty serial-to-Ethernet gateway
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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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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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Digi International 70002045 PortServer TS 4-Port RS-232

4-port RS-232 device server with DIN rail mount for serial-to-Ethernet conversion
- 4-port RS-232 serial-to-Ethernet device server
- DIN rail mountable for industrial cabinet install
- Reliable serial-to-IP gateway for legacy gear
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Digi International 70002043 PortServer TS 2-Port RS-232

2-port RS-232 serial server with DIN rail mount for legacy device integration
- 2-port RS-232 serial-to-Ethernet device server
- DIN rail mountable for industrial cabinets
- Bridges legacy gear to modern network infrastructure
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Digi International 70002041 PortServer TS 1-Port RS-232

Single RS-232 serial device server with DIN rail mount for network access
- 1-port RS-232 serial-to-Ethernet device server
- DIN rail mountable for industrial cabinet install
- Network-based serial data transmission
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Digi International 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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Digi International 76000238

Digi International 76000238 48-Port 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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Digi International 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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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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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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Digi International 76000698 PortServer TS II 4-Pack

4-pack serial device servers for remote access over TCP/IP networks
- 4-pack PortServer TS II serial device servers
- Remote management for legacy serial equipment
- 5-year warranty for telecom and security infrastructure
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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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Digi International 76002161 18 VDC 1.66A Wall Mount PSU

18 VDC 1.66A wall mount PSU for Digi networking devices
- 18 VDC 1.66A regulated wall-mount supply for Digi gear
- Compact 4.53 x 2.95 x 2.56 in adapter at 0.66 lbs
- 5-year warranty for Digi networking and communications infrastructure
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Digi International 76002114

Digi International 76002114 3G/4G/5G Multiband Cellular Module

3G/4G/5G multiband module for IoT and infrastructure deployments
- 3G/4G/5G multiband cellular module antenna
- 6 MHz to 6000 MHz frequency support range
- Direct SMA male mount for enterprise IoT
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Digi International 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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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

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