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: 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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SKU: IT16-1002

Digi International IT16-1002 CONNECT IT 16-Port Console Server

16-port console server for out-of-band remote access in data centers
- CONNECT IT 16-port console server, out-of-band mgmt
- Industrial-grade for distributed infrastructure
- 10/100 Ethernet for remote device access
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SKU: 70001992

Digi International 70001992 PortServer TS 2 Port

2-port serial device server bridges legacy equipment to Ethernet networks
- PortServer TS 2-port serial device server
- Bridges legacy serial gear to modern IP networks
- 1.45 lb compact form for cabinet installations
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SKU: 76000965

Digi International 76000965 Power Supply for AnywhereUSB 2 Plus

5VDC power supply for AnywhereUSB 2 Plus remote connectivity
- 5VDC power supply for AnywhereUSB 2 Plus
- -30C to +70C operating range for outdoor cabinets
- UL, cUL, CE certified for safe USB-over-IP deployments
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SKU: 76000842

Digi International 76000842 GPS Antenna with Magnet Mount

Magnetic-mount GPS antenna for Digi cellular gateways
- GPS antenna with magnetic mount base
- 1575 MHz operation with 28 dB gain
- Quick deployment on metal vehicle or cabinet surfaces
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SKU: 301-9000-23

Digi International 301-9000-23 5V/3A Wall Mount Power Supply

5V/3A wall-mount supply for Digi networking equipment globally
- 5V/3A wall-mount power supply, regulated output
- Universal AC input for global deployments
- 0.64 lb compact form for desktop or rack mount
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SKU: 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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SKU: 70001862

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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SKU: 76000240

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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SKU: 70001919

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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SKU: 70001851

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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SKU: 70001807

Digi International 70001807 PortServer TS MEI 4-Port

4-port serial device server connects legacy equipment to modern IP networks
- PortServer TS MEI 4-port serial device server
- Connects legacy serial gear to modern IP networks
- Remote management for distributed deployments
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SKU: 301-1001-11

Digi International 301-1001-11 Edgeport 1-Port RS232 Serial

USB serial adapter bridges legacy RS-232 devices to modern systems
- Edgeport 1-port RS-232 USB serial adapter
- Legacy serial device connectivity via USB
- 5-year warranty Digi integration accessory
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SKU: 70002045

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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SKU: 70002043

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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SKU: 70002041

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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SKU: 76000724

Digi International 76000724 48-Inch DB-9 Bare Wire Cable

48-inch DB-9 bare wire cable for serial port custom wiring
- 48-inch DB-9 bare wire cable, 10-pack
- Direct wiring for security and serial infrastructure
- 5-year warranty bulk cable accessory
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SKU: 76000201

Digi International 76000201 48-Inch RJ-45/DB-9F Serial Cable

48-inch RJ-45 to DB-9F serial cable for terminal servers
- 48-inch RJ-45/DB-9F serial cable, straight-through
- Standard asynchronous serial communication wiring
- 5-year warranty cable for legacy equipment connect
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SKU: 301-1001-31

Digi International 301-1001-31 Edgeport/1i Serial Adapter

Single-port USB serial adapter for RS-422/485 industrial devices
- Edgeport/1i USB-to-RS-422/485 serial adapter
- 230 Kbps data transfer for legacy equipment
- 5-year warranty for industrial integration
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SKU: 76000698

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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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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