Digi wants to simplify serial connectivity with upgrades to its Navigator for faster, smarter device management and the Connect EZ with PoE, eliminating power adapters while enhancing security and flexibility.

Designed for IT, automation and industrial deployments, these should streamline setup, reduce costs and ensure seamless connectivity.

Navigator has been redesigned to be faster, smarter and more powerful. The latest update brings intelligent automation, broader device compatibility and enhanced security, empowering IT teams to deploy and manage both modern and legacy Digi hardware with ease.

Added features of Navigator (www.digi.com/products/networking/infrastructure-management/software-and-tools/digi-navigator) include:

• Fast setup: Automatic device detection and intelligent prompts guide driver installation and configuration, eliminating guesswork and accelerating deployment.
• Seamless compatibility: Supports the latest Connect EZ models and legacy Digi hardware, ensuring streamlined management across all infrastructure.
• Enhanced security and control: Simplified security settings help IT teams manage authentication, access and protection without added complexity.
• Smarter backup and restore: Save, edit and reapply configurations to replicate setups quickly, ensure consistency and restore Navigator to a known state for improved auditing and rapid recovery.

For IT teams looking to simplify deployments and reduce infrastructure costs, the Connect EZ with power over Ethernet (PoE) eliminates the need for separate power adapters. PoE technology simplifies installations, especially in hard-to-reach locations and remote deployments.

Dual Ethernet ports increase flexibility, supporting failover redundancy or pass-through networking, giving IT teams more control over network reliability.

There are four RS-232, 422 and 485 serial connections, dual Ethernet, and built-in wifi for seamless integration across multiple network environments. Compatibility with Digi Core plug-in LTE modems allows for flexible cellular connectivity when needed.

Enterprise-grade security comes from built-in Digi TrustFence, providing authentication, secure connections and ongoing monitoring to support cyber threat protection.

Click-to-connect simplicity means it is configurable in minutes and boots up in seconds, supporting rapid network expansion.

With support for industry-standard protocols such as Modbus, the family is built for robotics, automation and industrial equipment that require seamless serial-to-network communication.

The Connect EZ family (www.digi.com/products/models/ez04-p000) is also for point-of-sale applications, delivering seamless network connectivity and remote access to native Com ports. With a built-in Python environment for application development, the PoE-enabled model expands the capabilities of the entire line.

“We continue to prioritise customer feedback to develop products that enhance efficiency and simplify network management,” said Brian Kirkendall, vice president at Digi. “With the latest Digi Navigator improvements and the introduction of Digi Connect EZ with PoE, businesses gain the tools they need to accelerate deployments, lower operational costs and ensure seamless connectivity.”

Since 1985, Digi (www.digi.com) has connected more than 100 million devices worldwide.