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: AW08-W300

Digi International AW08-W300 AnywhereUSB 8 Plus with Wi-Fi

8-port USB device server with dual-band Wi-Fi for remote access
- 8 USB 2.0 ports for full-speed simultaneous device attachment
- Dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi removes Ethernet dependency on host PCs
- 10G RJ-45 uplink port for high-bandwidth USB-over-IP aggregation
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SKU: TX64-R210

Digi International TX64-R210 5G Cellular Router with 4-Port

5G cellular router with 4-port Gigabit switch for remote deployments
- 5G + Wi-Fi 5 dual connectivity at 867 Mbps for automatic WAN failover
- 4-port Gigabit switch removes need for separate PoE switch downstream
- SSH, SNMPv3, HTTPS managed router with Bluetooth 4.2 for local config
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SKU: IX20-W007

Digi International IX20-W007 Industrial Cellular Router 2-Port

Industrial cellular router with 2-port Ethernet for remote deployments
- Dual 10/100 Ethernet ports for local LAN plus cellular WAN uplink
- Integrated LTE modem for cellular WAN failover or primary link
- DIN rail mount with SSH/HTTPS/SNMP management for cabinet install
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SKU: XKB9-DMT-UHP

Digi International XKB9-DMT-UHP Bee-pro 900HP Digimesh KIT

900 MHz DigiMesh kit with self-healing topology for industrial wireless
- BEE-PRO 900HP DigiMesh wireless module kit
- Self-healing mesh for extended wireless coverage
- 0.8 lb module kit for mesh deployment
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SKU: XM-M92-4P-AA

Digi International XM-M92-4P-AA RF Transceiver Modem 902MHz

902MHz managed RF modem for point-to-point industrial wireless networks
- 902 MHz ISM band 4-port managed switch + RF modem
- Avoids Wi-Fi congestion for time-sensitive telemetry
- Industrial operating temperature for harsh sites
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SKU: TX64-A161

Digi International TX64-A161 4-Port Gigabit Cellular Solution

4-port gigabit gateway with 5G/LTE cellular and Wi-Fi 5 for remote sites
- TX64 4-port Gigabit cellular solution, 5G/LTE
- Integrated 5G/LTE modem + dual-band Wi-Fi fallback
- Managed via SSH, SNMP, NTP for enterprise admin
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SKU: IX15-00G4-XB2

Digi International IX15-00G4-XB2 LTE CAT-4 Industrial Router

LTE CAT-4 managed router with 3G/2G fallback for remote infrastructure
- LTE CAT-4 industrial router with 3G/2G fallback
- 10/100 Ethernet auto-sensing managed switch
- Automatic network selection for degraded coverage
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SKU: EX50-WXS6-GLB

Digi International EX50-WXS6-GLB DIGI 360 Cellular Solution

Cellular gateway with 2.5 Gbps Ethernet for remote backup connectivity
- DIGI 360 cellular gateway with dual 2.5 Gbps Ethernet
- Primary connectivity + cellular failover redundancy
- 4-antenna SMA configuration for diversity gain
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SKU: A09-HASM-7

Digi International A09-HASM-7 900 MHz 6 Half-Wave Antenna

900 MHz 6 half-wave antenna for industrial IoT wireless modules
- 900 MHz 6 half-wave omni antenna
- Unlicensed ISM band for XBee and gateway modules
- Compact omnidirectional design for indoor coverage
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SKU: A09-HSM-7

Digi International A09-HSM-7 900 MHz Antenna 2.1 DBI

900 MHz antenna with 2.1 dBi gain for industrial wireless systems
- 900 MHz antenna with 2.1 dBi gain, 6 half-wave
- Avoids Wi-Fi congestion vs 2.4 GHz alternatives
- Industrial structure penetration in commercial sites
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SKU: XB9X-DMUS-011

Digi International XB9X-DMUS-011 Xbee SX 10G Smt Module

DigiMesh SMT module, 10G speed, self-healing mesh networks
- XBee SX surface-mount wireless module, DigiMesh
- 20mW power consumption for low-draw deployments
- Self-healing mesh with auto rerouting
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SKU: IX10-00G4

Digi International IX10-00G4 Industrial Cellular Router

Industrial cellular router with 10/100 Ethernet for remote infrastructure
- Industrial cellular router with auto-sensing Ethernet
- 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 with managed firmware
- Industrial operating temperature for harsh conditions
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SKU: EX12-0004-OUS

Digi International EX12-0004-OUS 12-Port 10/100 Switch

12-port 10/100 switch for remote and industrial edge deployments
- 12-port 10/100 Mbps Ethernet switch
- Distributed switching for cameras and IoT sensors
- Cellular backhaul aggregation in compact form
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SKU: A08-HASM-560

Digi International A08-HASM-560 868 MHz Half-Wave Antenna

868 MHz half-wave antenna for Digi wireless modules and gateways
- 868 MHz half-wave antenna for ISM band
- Omnidirectional radiation for ZigBee and DigiMesh
- Standard RF connector for straightforward integration
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SKU: XB8X-DMUS-001

Digi International XB8X-DMUS-001 Xbee SX 868 Mhz Module

868 MHz wireless module for industrial IoT and remote monitoring
- XBee SX 868 MHz unlicensed-band wireless module
- 25 mW transmission power for European deployments
- 0.87 x 1.33 in compact RF module footprint
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SKU: XBP9B-DMST-012

Digi International XBP9B-DMST-012 6-Port 10G Single Mode Fiber

6-port 10G single mode fiber switch for enterprise backbone networks
- 6-port 10G single-mode fiber switch
- 10 Gbps per port for video aggregation backbone
- Single-mode fiber for 10+ km link distances
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SKU: XBP9B-DMWT-002

Digi International XBP9B-DMWT-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 automatic rerouting
- 900 MHz for vegetation and concrete penetration
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SKU: IX20-00G4

Digi International IX20-00G4 Industrial Cellular Switch

Industrial 2-port switch with integrated cellular backup for remote sites
- 2-port industrial cellular switch + LTE/4G modem
- Automatic Ethernet-to-cellular failover
- DIN rail managed switch for remote site uplink
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SKU: XB3-24Z8ST

Digi International XB3-24Z8ST XBee3 Pro 2.4 GHz ZigBee Module

ZigBee 3.0 RF module for mesh networking at 2.4 GHz with SMA connector
- XBee3 Pro 2.4 GHz ZigBee 3.0 RF module
- Full ZigBee Alliance certification for interop
- Building automation and industrial device integration
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SKU: TX54-A246

Digi International TX54-A246 4-Port Gigabit Cellular Router

5G LTE cellular router with 4-port Gigabit switch for remote sites
- 4-port Gigabit cellular router, 5G LTE Advanced
- 600 Mbps cellular WAN for remote site connectivity
- Integrated managed switch for LAN aggregation
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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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