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: TX54-A146

Digi International TX54-A146 LTE-Advanced Pro Wireless Router

LTE-Advanced Pro router with Wi-Fi 5 and 4-port Gigabit switch
- LTE-Advanced Pro Cat 12 router, 600 Mbps downlink
- Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac at 867 Mbps theoretical throughput
- Managed via SSH, HTTPS, SNMP for enterprise admin
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Digi International XB24CZ7WIT-004 XBee ZB S2C Thread Wire

Thread and ZigBee S2C mesh module for 2.4 GHz IoT networks
- XBee ZB S2C Thread + ZigBee dual-protocol module
- Self-healing 2.4 GHz mesh with auto rerouting
- Wire-pin connector for embedded integration
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SKU: AW02-G300

Digi International AW02-G300 AnywhereUSB 2 Plus Remote USB Hub

2-port USB 3.1 Gen 1 remote hub with managed network control
- AnywhereUSB 2 Plus remote USB hub, 2 USB 3.1 ports
- 5 Gbps throughput for high-bandwidth peripherals
- Managed architecture with web/CLI configuration
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SKU: A09-Y8NF

Digi International A09-Y8NF 900 MHz Yagi Antenna 8.1 dBi

900 MHz directional Yagi for point-to-point long-range coverage
- 900 MHz Yagi antenna with 8.1 dBi peak gain
- Directional pattern extends link range 2-3x
- 5-year warranty industrial-grade antenna
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SKU: XK3-C-N1-UT-E

Digi International XK3-C-N1-UT-E XBee3 Cellular Smart Modem

Industrial cellular modem with 6 ports for remote IoT deployments
- XBee3 Cellular smart modem with mesh + cellular
- Multi-protocol backhaul for mixed-topology networks
- Industrial operating temperature for harsh field
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SKU: XM-M92-4P-UA

Digi International XM-M92-4P-UA 20-Port Managed Switch

20-port 10G managed switch for enterprise security and telecom
- 20-port managed 10G Ethernet switch
- Full 10 Gbps per port with no uplink bottleneck
- Layer 2 VLAN support for multi-tenant deployments
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SKU: XM-M92-UP-UA

Digi International XM-M92-UP-UA Xbee Modem USB

USB XBee mesh gateway for wireless serial communication in industrial environments
- XBee mesh gateway with USB serial interface
- Native XBee protocol over USB to host systems
- No proprietary drivers — recognized as USB serial
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SKU: XM-M92-2P-AA

Digi International XM-M92-2P-AA RS-232 Modem

RS-232 modem for legacy industrial equipment and SCADA systems
- RS-232 modem with native DB-9 serial interface
- -40 to +70C industrial operating temperature
- Direct PLC, RTU, and SCADA master station connect
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SKU: XM-M92-2P-UA

Digi International XM-M92-2P-UA Xbee-pro 900HP RF Modem

900 MHz RF modem for wireless mesh networks up to 200,000 feet
- XBee-PRO 900HP 2-port RF modem
- 900 MHz ISM band for vegetation and metal penetration
- 200,000 ft maximum range in optimal conditions
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SKU: DC-ES-4SB-EU

Digi International DC-ES-4SB-EU CONNECT ES 4+1 Industrial Switch

Compact 4+1 Ethernet switch for industrial automation and field networks
- CONNECT ES 4+1 industrial Ethernet switch
- Four 10/100 data ports + one dedicated uplink
- DIN rail mount for industrial cabinet integration
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SKU: X2E-Z3C-W1-W

Digi International X2E-Z3C-W1-W XBee Gateway ZigBee

ZigBee gateway for industrial IoT with IP connectivity and extended temperature range
- XBee ZigBee mesh-to-IP gateway
- Self-healing multi-hop mesh topology
- Industrial-grade for sensor and IoT deployments
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SKU: DC-ANT-24DT

Digi International DC-ANT-24DT 2.4 GHz Desktop Antenna

2.4 GHz desktop antenna for Digi wireless devices and gateways
- 2.4 GHz desktop antenna with SMA male RP connector
- Compact 105 x 35mm form factor for desktop placement
- -40 to +85C operating range for ISM band devices
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SKU: 70002405

Digi International 70002405 ConnectPort LTS 16-Port Device Server

16-port serial-to-Ethernet server for legacy device remote access
- ConnectPort LTS 16-port serial device server
- RS-232 / 422 / 485 protocol support per port
- Dual 10/100 Ethernet for network redundancy
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SKU: 301-1010-74

Digi International 301-1010-74 HubPort/7C USB Hub

7-port USB hub with 5.5–30VDC wide-range power for industrial field use
- HubPort/7C powered USB hub, 7 downstream ports
- 5.5-30VDC wide-range industrial input
- Consolidates 7 USB peripherals through one upstream
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SKU: 70001999

Digi International 70001999 One SP IA 1-Port Serial Device Server

Single-port serial device server bridges RS-232/422/485 to Ethernet
- ONE SP IA 1-port serial device server
- RS-232 / 422 / 485 software-selectable per port
- Eliminates inventory fragmentation across protocols
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SKU: 76002172

Digi International 76002172 Wi-Fi Antenna

Wi-Fi antenna for Digi security and remote monitoring systems
- Wi-Fi antenna compatible with Digi wireless devices on standard bands
- Compact 6.3 x 2.4 x 1.6 in form factor at 0.25 lbs for wall or pole
- 5-year warranty for security and remote-monitoring deployments
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SKU: 76002137

Digi International 76002137 TX40 Accessory Kit

Complete accessory kit for TX40 system installation and field deployment
- Accessory kit for Digi TX40 security and networking infrastructure
- Compact 9.0 x 3.0 x 8.0 in transport size at 1.0 lbs for field techs
- 5-year warranty covers TX40 installation accessory components
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SKU: 76002138

Digi International 76002138 TX40 Itxpt KIT TX Router

TX40 ITXPT kit router for security and telecom infrastructure
- ITXPT-compatible kit for Digi TX40 router deployment
- Supports IP-based transmission for security and telecom systems
- Compact 9.0 x 3.0 x 8.0 in kit at 1.0 lbs with 5-year warranty
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SKU: 76002118

Digi International 76002118 4G Dipole Magnetic Antenna

4G LTE dipole antenna with magnetic mount for rapid repositioning
- Magnetic-mount 4G LTE dipole antenna for cellular gateways
- Slim 7.0 x 3.0 x 0.1 in form factor at 0.1 lbs for low-profile mount
- 5-year warranty backs wireless connectivity in security and telecom
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SKU: 76002147

Digi International 76002147 IX 5G Accessory Kit

IP55 accessory kit for Digi IX 5G industrial routers and gateways
- Accessory kit supports 5G cellular IoT installations
- -20C to 70C operating range for harsh-environment deployment
- UL/CSA, CE, GS, UKCA, SAA certifications for global compliance
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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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