Digi routers and gateways, tested with ThingSIM.

Digi's IX, EX and TX routers run Digi Accelerated Linux and are managed from Digi Remote Manager. A ThingSIM connects once its APN is set on the modem, on the router or in a Remote Manager profile.

How to set it up See the 19 models

Setting up a ThingSIM in Digi Accelerated Linux (the local web interface) and Digi Remote Manager

The APN goes in Network → Interfaces → Modem → APN Selection. Copy it from the SIM's page in the ThingSIM portal; there is no username or password.

  1. Activate the SIM in the ThingSIM portal, then insert it in SIM1 with the router powered off.
  2. Open System → Device Configuration in the web UI, or the device's Settings in Digi Remote Manager.
  3. Go to Network → Interfaces → Modem and expand APN Selection. Choose Custom APN list only.
  4. Add an APN entry with the APN from the portal and set Authentication method to None.
  5. Check Roaming is enabled on the same interface. It is on by default and a ThingSIM needs it.
  6. Click Apply, then check Status → Modems for signal and connection state.

Two SIMs for failover

Two-SIM models choose the slot under the modem's Active SIM slot setting (Any, SIM1 or SIM2), with a preferred slot when set to Any. SIM failover on the WWAN interface is on by default, and SureLink can also switch to the other SIM.

Checking it works

Status → Modems and the dashboard's cellular panel show signal and connection. Digi Remote Manager reports data usage across a fleet.

More help

APN settings, signal but no data and setting up a 4G router.

Digi models that work with ThingSIM

Every model below is compatible and tested with ThingSIM. Older models no longer sold are marked; plenty are still in service and work the same way.

IX

Digi Digi IX10 Tested with ThingSIM

Digi IX10

Industrial router · dual SIM 4G LTE Cat 4 · 2 × Mini SIM Rugged low-cost industrial router.
Digi Digi IX20 / IX20W Tested with ThingSIM

Digi IX20 / IX20W

Industrial router · dual SIM · Wi-Fi 4G LTE Cat 4 / LTE-A Cat 7 · 2 × Mini SIM Versatile rugged LTE router for critical infrastructure.
Digi Digi IX40 Tested with ThingSIM

Digi IX40

Industrial router · dual SIM 5G NR · 2 SIM slots 5G edge-compute router for Industry 4.0.
Digi Digi IX30 Tested with ThingSIM

Digi IX30

Industrial router · dual SIM 4G LTE Cat 4 / LTE-A Cat 7 · 2 × Mini SIM Hardened router for utilities and critical infrastructure (GNSS).
Digi Digi IX25 Tested with ThingSIM

Digi IX25

Industrial router · dual SIM 5G / 5G RedCap / LTE Cat 4 · 2 × Nano SIM Rugged 5G platform with edge compute.
Digi Digi IX15 Tested with ThingSIM

Digi IX15

IoT gateway · dual SIM 4G LTE Cat 4 · 2 × Mini SIM Programmable gateway bridging XBee devices to the cloud.

EX

Digi Digi EX15 / EX15W Tested with ThingSIM

Digi EX15 / EX15W

Branch router · dual SIM · Wi-Fi 4G LTE-A Cat 7 · 2 × Mini SIM All-in-one branch/kiosk LTE router.
Digi Digi EX50 Tested with ThingSIM

Digi EX50

Branch router · dual SIM · Wi-Fi 5G NR · 2 × Mini SIM 5G primary or backup enterprise router.
Digi Digi EX12 Tested with ThingSIM

Digi EX12

Failover router · dual SIM 4G LTE Cat 4 · 2 × Mini SIM LTE cellular extender for primary/backup branch WAN.
Digi Digi EX60 Tested with ThingSIM

Digi EX60

Branch router · dual SIM · Wi-Fi 5G NR · 2 × Nano SIM Next-gen 5G branch router with 2.5 GbE.
Digi Digi 6300-CX Tested with ThingSIM

Digi 6300-CX

Failover router 4G LTE Cat 3 LTE cellular extender for business continuity.

TX

Digi Digi TX64 Tested with ThingSIM

Digi TX64

Vehicle router · dual SIM · Wi-Fi 5G or LTE-A Pro · Several SIM slots Dual-redundant transit router.
Digi Digi TX40 Tested with ThingSIM

Digi TX40

Vehicle router · Wi-Fi 5G NR 5G hub for public safety and fleet vehicles.
Digi Digi TX54 Tested with ThingSIM

Digi TX54

Vehicle router · dual SIM · Wi-Fi 5G or LTE-A · Several SIM slots Rugged transit/public safety router.
Digi Digi TX65 Tested with ThingSIM

Digi TX65

Vehicle router · dual SIM · Wi-Fi 5G NR · Several SIM slots New 5G vehicle router family for fleet/transit/public safety.
Digi Digi TX64 Rail Tested with ThingSIM

Digi TX64 Rail

Vehicle router · dual SIM · Wi-Fi 5G NR · Several SIM slots EN 50155 rail router.

Connect IT

Digi Digi Connect IT 4 Tested with ThingSIM

Digi Connect IT 4

Branch router 4G LTE Cat 4 Out-of-band console server with LTE.
Digi Digi Connect IT 16/48 Tested with ThingSIM

Digi Connect IT 16/48

Branch router · dual SIM 4G LTE Cat 4 · 2 SIM slots Rack console server with LTE out-of-band.

Sensor

Digi Digi Connect Sensor XRT-M Tested with ThingSIM

Digi Connect Sensor XRT-M

IoT gateway LTE-M / NB-IoT · 1 × Mini SIM Battery telemetry monitor for tanks, pumps, utilities (IP68).

Older models

Digi Digi WR21 Tested with ThingSIM No longer sold

Digi WR21

Industrial router 3G/4G LTE Classic industrial router, very widely deployed.
Digi Digi IX14 Tested with ThingSIM No longer sold

Digi IX14

Industrial router 4G LTE Cat 4 / LTE-M Industrial LTE router.
Digi Digi WR31 Tested with ThingSIM No longer sold

Digi WR31

Industrial router 4G LTE Compact industrial router.
Digi Digi LR54 Tested with ThingSIM No longer sold

Digi LR54

Branch router 4G LTE-A Enterprise LTE-A router.

Questions people ask

Does a ThingSIM work in a Digi IX10 or IX20?

Yes. Insert the SIM, set the APN from the portal on the modem and the router connects on the strongest UK network.

Can I set the APN for many Digi routers at once?

Yes. Put the APN in a Digi Remote Manager configuration profile and apply it to the fleet.

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