Digi EX50-WXS6-GLB 5G Cellular Router

Business has forever changed with millions of employees working remotely. The Digi EX50 5G cellular router with 5G/4G dual connectivity provides your business with a fast, secure and resilient enterprise-grade network that changes the work-from-anywhere experience for good.

Digi EX50 is an ideal choice for your business as you adapt to the new normal. The small form factor of Digi EX50 makes it the 5G go-to enterprise solution where the work is happening: at the headquarters for backup connectivity, at the branch for cost-optimized primary connectivity, or at the IT-managed home office for secure, all-in-one connectivity with Wi-Fi.

Part of Digi enterprise solutions, this router comes with industry-leading software, including Digi Accelerated Linux (DAL OS), Digi TrustFence ® security framework, and the Digi Remote Manager ® configuration and management platform. These tools deliver security, reliability and system-wide management of your entire infrastructure.

Dual-SIM slots provide carrier flexibility and wireless failover, and with 4G LTE and 3G fallback, you’re covered in areas where 5G is not yet deployed. The latest generation Wi-Fi 6 radios in the Digi EX50 router operate simultaneously for higher speed, capacity, quality of service and range than previous Wi-Fi products. Dual 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports break the Gigabit barrier and deliver 5G speeds for future-ready networks.

Digi EX50 supports indoor use-cases with an extended operating temperature range, such as smart factories, warehouses, construction sites or infrastructure sheds.

An available serial port with Cisco straight-through pinout enables secure out-of-band (OOB) management of other on-site equipment.

To simplify installation, Digi EX50 can be directly powered by an active PoE+ switch or a DC IN barrel connector as the primary or backup power source for redundancy.

EX50-WXS6-GLB Features

  • Future-proof and ready for new use cases such as 5G network slicing, SD-WAN, 4K/8K cameras and AR/VR
  • High-speed 5G NR and 4G LTE-Advanced Pro Cat 20 dual connectivity cellular radio
  • Enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 6 and dual 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
  • Extended operating temperature range for wider use-cases
  • Standards-based Power over Ethernet simplifies installation
  • Multiple mounting options and accessories
  • Serial port for remote, out-of-band management
  • Manage device with Digi Remote Manager
  • Full-featured enterprise and industrial cellular routing platform

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Manufacturer

Country Of Manufacture

United States

Antenna Connectors

(4) 50 Ω SMA (center pin: female)

Application Processor

ARM® Cortex®-A53, 1.8 GHz, quad-core, 64-bit

Approvals / Certifications

IEC62368-1, CB, EN62311

Box Content

Digi EX50 - Global, 5G NR Sub-6 GHz with 4G/3G fallback, Wi-Fi 6 2x2 MIMO DBS, dual 2.5 GbE, RS-232, with accessories

Case Material

Metal

Cellular Connectivity

5G NR Bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n28, n41, n66, n71, n78, n79; C-Band 4G LTE-ADVANCED PRO Bands: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B29, B30, B32, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B46, B48, B66, B71; CBRS, LAA 3G HSPA+ Bands: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B8, B9, B19

Cellular Throughput

1.0 Gbps

Client Count

50 clients (typical)

Custom Options Products

Cable Length,Connections,Laser Etching,Custom Printing,Power Supply,Mounting Options

Dimensions

(L x W x H) 158 mm x 158 mm x 35 mm (6.2 in x 6.2 in x 1.4 in)

Emissions / Immunity

CE; RED; FCC Part 15 Subpart B; CAN ICES-003

Enclosure

Hybrid (die-cast aluminum + ABS plastic); Kensington Security Slot

Ethernet Ports

(2) RJ-45; 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps (auto-sensing)

Ethernet Throughput

2.0 Gbps

Housing Colour

White

Humidity

5% to 95% (non-condensing)

IPSEC VPN Throughput

500 Mbps

Local Management

Web Interface (HTTPS); Command Line Interface (SSH, serial port)

Management/Troubleshooting Tools

Digi Accelerated Linux (DAL OS); secure, reliable, intelligent, customizable

Memory

512 MB RAM, 512 MB flash

Operating Temperature

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

Ordering Info

Digi EX50 - Global, 5G NR Sub-6 GHz with 4G/3G fallback, Wi-Fi 6 2x2 MIMO DBS, dual 2.5 GbE, RS-232, with accessories** **Includes DC power supply, mounting hardware, Ethernet and serial cables.

Power

DC BARREL INPUT 19 VDC / 2.5 A barrel connector, 2.5 mm pin, center-positive

Power Consumption

8 W (idle), 15 W (typical), 25 W (maximum)

Power Input

Standards-based, IEEE 802.3at, PoE+ (25.5 W)

Remote Management

Digi Remote Manager; security, management, updates, alerts, scheduling and intelligence

Serial Ports

(1) RS-232 (RJ-45); Cisco straight-through pinout; for out-of-band management of network appliances and servers

SIM Slots

(2) Mini-SIM (2FF); software selectable, hardware switchable; SIM slot cover plate

Status LED

(14) total for easy visual troubleshooting; Power, LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi 2.4/5, Online, Cellular Signal, Cellular Service, SIM 1/2

VPN Tunnels

10 tunnels

WI-FI Antennas

Integrated 2x2 MIMO, 2.4 with 8 dBi gain, 5 GHz with 5 dBi gain

WI-FI Modes

(4) Wi-Fi access points; (2) Wi-Fi clients; (50) Wi-Fi users (typical)

WI-FI Radios

Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax, enterprise-grade, dual-band simultaneous, 2x2 MIMO; 2.4 GHz: 802.11b/g/n/ax; 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz: 802.11a/n/ac/ax

WI-FI Security

Open, Enhanced Open, WPA, WPA2, WPA3; Personal, Enterprise

The Digi EX50-WXS6-GLB 5G Cellular Router is designed to meet the demands of various markets that require rugged, reliable products. Below are some of the key industries where the EX50-WXS6-GLB is commonly used:

Aerospace, Industrial and Manufacturing, Marine and Offshore, Medical and Healthcare, Military and Defence, Outdoor and Mobile Computing, Pharmaceutical, Public Safety and Emergency Services, Transport and Logistics

These examples highlight the versatility of the Digi EX50-WXS6-GLB 5G Cellular Router across a range of market applications, with its potential extending far beyond the sectors listed here. For more information or to assess if this Cellular Router, Rugged Router fits your specific needs, please contact us.

The Digi EX50-WXS6-GLB 5G Cellular Router comes with a 2 Year Limited Warranty against defects in workmanship and materials, effective from the date of shipment (unless otherwise agreed in writing).

To receive service under this warranty, the eligible product, Digi EX50-WXS6-GLB 5G Cellular Router, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.

For more information about the Digi EX50-WXS6-GLB 5G Cellular Router or to arrange repairs and services not covered by the warranty, please visit the warranty section on our website.

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