Last updated March 2023
It is important to choose the best Digi cellular router for your application.
Digi and Novotech have produced the 3 reference charts below to compare various Digi Cellular Routers.
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Enterprise Routers
Industrial Routers
Transportation Routers

Digi Enterprise Cellular Extenders
Digi EX15
Branch connectivity in a compact, affordable, all-in-one solution |
Avoid network outages with primary or backup LTE connectivity; integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure |
Digi EX50 5G Cellular Router
5G go-to enterprise solution for primary or backup wireless connectivity |
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Power | 18 V | 18 V | 19 VDC |
Ethernet Ports | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Industry | Retail, Financial, Medical | Retail, Financial, Medical | Retail, smart factories, warehouses, construction sites, infrastructure sheds |
WAN Load Balancing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Enterprise-Grade Modems | Certified Digi CORE Plug-In Modem LTE-A Pro/LTE-A/LTE/3G/2G | Embedded LTE | Embedded 5G NR / LTE-A Pro |
Location Services | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Interface Options | RS-232 (RJ45) | RS-232 (RJ45) | RS-232 (RJ-45) |
Operating Temperature | 32 °F to 104 °F | 32° F to 104° F | 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) with included commercial-rated power supply; -30° C to 60° C (-22° F to 140° F) with Power over Ethernet or industrial-rated power supply |
Emergency Remote (OOB Encrypted SMS) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Stateful Firewall | ✓ | ✓ | Yes |
SIM-Based Auto-Carrier Selection | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Multi-carrier (3G/4G LTE) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
WAN Failover | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Mounting Bracket and Accessories | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Passive PoE for Remote Mounting | ✓ | ✓ | Active PoE+ switch |
Python Programming | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi | Yes (optional) | No | Yes, Wi-Fi 6 |
Supports LTE-A | ✓ | No | ✓, 5G NR and 4G LTE-Advanced Pro |
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Battery for Site Survey | ✓ | ✓ | - |
Digi aView Cloud Management (Legacy Customers) | ✓ | - | - |
5G | - | - | ✓ |
Digi Industrial Cellular Routers
![]() Rugged, reliable, cost-effective connectivity for critical industrial applications |
Versatile networking for critical applications — rugged, secure LTE router |
Intelligent 4G LTE router designed for critical infrastructure and industrial applications |
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Ethernet Ports | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Power | 9 - 30 VDC | 9 - 30 VDC | 9 - 30 VDC |
Industry | Light industrial, Retail, Financial, Other | Industrial, Retail, Financial, Other | Critical Infrastructure, Industrial, Smart Cities, Smart Grid, Other |
Interface Options | RS-232/485 | RS 232 (DB9) | RS-232/422/485 (DB-9 DTE) |
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Multi-carrier (3G/4G LTE) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi | No | Yes (optional) | No |
Python Programming | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Transportation Cellular Routers
Rugged and secure cellular router for mission critical industrial and transportation applications, including models for public safety networks |
High performance cellular router with dual redundant communications for complex transit and transportation systems |
5G railway-rated cellular router customized for both on-board heavy and light rail railways and metros |
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Ethernet Ports | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Power | 9 - 36 VDC | 9 - 36 VDC | 9 - 36 VDC |
Industry | Transportation, Traffic Management, Industrial, Energy | Industrial, Energy, Transportation | Transportation, on-board heavy and light rail railways and metros |
Interface Options | RS-232 (DB-9) | RS-232 (DB-9) | RS-232 (DB-9) |
5G | - | Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi | Yes, Dual Wi-Fi modules (opt) | Dual 802.11 ac | Dual 802.11 ac |
Python Programming | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Multi-carrier (3G/4G LTE) | Yes, Dual Cellular (opt) | Yes, Dual Cellular | Yes |
DIGI Cellular Routers
Creating a more connected digital ecosystem requires the installation of communication infrastructure to accommodate the delivery of data to and from devices and facilities far and wide. Digi cellular solutions help you expand into areas previously too difficult to access, making your systems more productive, more responsive and more secure.
Digi Routers Are Network-Agnostic
Only Digi can supply you with the pre-certified cellular routers and gateways for use around the world...with the support and expertise you need to keep your mission-critical applications up and running
When Security Matters Most
Cyber-attacks are a very hot topic – and a very real threat. That’s why Digi LTE routers support advanced VPN, firewall, encryption and authentication tools to ensure the highest cyber protection. Digi TrustFence® gives you built-in security that simplifies connecting devices in order to more easily integrate device security, device identity and data privacy capabilities.
- Secure Boot: Ensures only signed software images can run on a device
- Encrypted Storage: Local file system encryption keeps internal device data safe
- Protected Ports: Access-controlled internal and external ports prevent unwanted “back doors”
- Configuration Best Practices and Monitoring: Support and guidelines for properly securing a device
Digi Remote Manager®
The one place to go to better manage, monitor, configure and protect all your remote devices.
- Set performance thresholds and inspect individual devices
- View the summary status of device groups
- Report and alert on performance statistics
- Connection history and signal quality
- Latency, data usage and packet loss- Edit configurations and update firmware
- Over 175 security controls protect your data
Digi Remote Manager includes:
- Device Health: Set the performance parameters for healthy devices and create reports and alarms to stay ahead of issues
- Compliance and Security: Maintain security compliance (e.g., PCI, HIPAA, NIST) by defining a gold standard configuration, and then scanning and fixing any out-of-compliance devices.
- Firmware Updates: Schedule firmware updates to groups of devices en masse