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: 301-3010-71

Digi International 301-3010-71 HubPort 7 10G Powered Hub

7-port 10G powered hub for DC-powered network infrastructure
- 10G-capable powered hub for industrial network deployments
- Wide 6-30VDC input range fits varied industrial power sources
- Compact 1.0 x 3.0 x 2.61 in chassis with 5-year warranty
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SKU: EZ04-IAG4-EXT

Digi International EZ04-IAG4-EXT Connect EZ 4 Industrial

Industrial gateway extension for CONNECT EZ 4 in harsh environments
- Industrial gateway extension for CONNECT EZ 4 platform expansion
- Dual RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing ports for mixed-speed links
- Two 50-ohm SMA antenna connectors for external antenna deployment
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SKU: EZ04-WAG4-GLB

Digi International EZ04-WAG4-GLB Connect EZ 4 Cellular KIT

Cellular gateway kit for remote sites without fixed-line infrastructure
- Cellular gateway with 10/100 Ethernet for industrial field deployment
- Industrial operating temperature range for harsh outdoor cabinets
- 5-year warranty backs long-life remote-site cellular connectivity
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SKU: EZ04-IA00-EXT

Digi International EZ04-IA00-EXT Connect EZ 4 Industrial Device

4-port serial device server with dual Ethernet & Wi-Fi 5 for industrial
- Connect EZ 4 industrial dual-connect device server
- Wired Ethernet + Wi-Fi 5 for industrial environments
- 5-year warranty for industrial deployments
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SKU: EZ02-CAG4-GLB

Digi International EZ02-CAG4-GLB Connect EZ 2 Cellular Device

LTE cellular device server with dual Ethernet for remote industrial access
- Connect EZ 2 cellular device server, LTE
- Dual Ethernet + LTE for remote site connectivity
- Industrial operating temperature for harsh environments
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SKU: 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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SKU: 76002107

Digi International 76002107 Power Supply 18VDC 1A

18VDC 1A compact supply with universal input for Digi devices
- 18VDC 1A AC-to-DC power supply, 100-240VAC
- Compact 1.38 x 4.17 in form for indoor install
- Universal input for global deployments
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Digi International 76002108 M12 T-Code Female Connector 5M

M12 T-Code female connector, 5m cable for industrial networking
- 5-meter M12 T-code female connector cable
- Industrial Ethernet connection for harsh environments
- M12 connector ruggedness for harsh deployments
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Digi International 76002109 WR44RR TX64 Rail Ethernet Adaptor

DIN rail Ethernet adaptor bridging WR44 RR to TX64 5G platforms
- WR44RR to TX64 Ethernet rail adaptor
- Bridges A-code (WR44) to X-code (TX64 5G)
- DIN rail mount for industrial control enclosures
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SKU: 76002112

Digi International 76002112 18V Power Supply Unit

18V regulated PSU for Digi networking and security appliances
- 18V power supply unit for Digi appliances
- Stable regulated power for industrial gear
- 0.5 lb compact form for rack or cabinet
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SKU: 76002106

Digi International 76002106 Ethernet Cable Unshielded Twisted

Standard UTP ethernet cable for network infrastructure and patch panels
- UTP unshielded twisted pair Ethernet cable
- Standard structured cabling for Digi equipment
- Compatible with patch panels and network gear
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SKU: 76000956

Digi International 76000956 XBee TH Grove Development Board

Grove-compatible dev board for XBee TH wireless mesh networks
- XBee TH Grove development board for prototyping
- Grove-compatible interface for rapid XBee testing
- Streamlines integration into wireless deployments
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SKU: 76002104

Digi International 76002104 18VDC 1A Wall Mount Power Supply

18VDC 1A wall-mount PSU for Digi networking equipment
- 18VDC 1A wall-mount power supply, Level VI efficient
- -20 to +70C operating range for indoor/outdoor
- Regulated DC output for Digi networking gear
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SKU: ACC-500170

Digi International ACC-500170 Passive PoE Injector

Passive PoE injector for 10/100 networks without separate power runs
- Passive PoE injector for 10/100 Ethernet
- Power + data over standard twisted-pair cable
- Compact 2.4 x 2.2 in form for installer toolbox
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SKU: ITPS-PSEK

Digi International ITPS-PSEK Power Supply

Dedicated DC power supply for Digi Connect IT industrial platforms
- Power supply for Digi Connect IT appliances
- Industrial-grade DC output for networking gear
- 3.75 lb rack-mount accessory
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SKU: EP-USB-8-D25

Digi International EP-USB-8-D25 8-Port RS-232 Serial Adapter

8-port RS-232 serial adapter adds legacy connectivity via single USB
- EdgePort/8 8-port RS-232 USB-to-serial adapter
- 8 DB-25 RS-232 ports from one USB host
- 3.35 lb media converter for legacy integration
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SKU: EP-USB-4-D25

Digi International EP-USB-4-D25 EdgePort/4 RS-232 Serial Adapter

4-port RS-232 serial adapter with USB connection for legacy devices
- EdgePort/4 RS-232 USB-to-serial adapter, DB-25
- 230 Kbps for serial device connectivity
- Extends legacy serial gear over USB
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SKU: EP-USB-216

Digi International EP-USB-216 2-USB 16-Serial Media Converter

16-serial to dual-USB converter for industrial legacy device expansion
- 2-USB 16-serial port media converter
- Bridges 16 serial devices via dual USB upstream
- Industrial-grade for legacy equipment integration
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SKU: EP-USB-8S

Digi International EP-USB-8S 8-Port Serial Adapter

8-port USB serial adapter for RS-232/422/485 legacy device integration
- 8-port RS-232/422/485 USB-to-serial adapter
- Three serial standards on each independent port
- 1.65 lb form for cabinet installation
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SKU: ITPS-PSIK

Digi International ITPS-PSIK Power Supply Port

Power supply port module for Digi Connect IT rack systems
- Power supply port module for Digi Connect IT
- 13 x 11.5 in form for standard rack installation
- Modular port configuration for scalable distribution
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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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