If you are unsure which product is best suited to your requirements, you can contact us directly for expert guidance. Share details such as your use case, environment, compatibility needs, and budget, and we will help you select the most appropriate solution.
Digi AW08-G300 AnywhereUSB 8 PLUS
The Digi AW08-G300 AnywhereUSB 8 PLUS is built around industrial-grade metal housing, supporting reliable USB connectivity for extended field and networked deployments. It offers eight USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, enabling remote access via high-speed Ethernet and a dedicated SFP+ interface. The device is designed to withstand controlled temperature environments from 0 to 40 degrees Celsius, with sealed construction protecting against dust and operating humidity up to 95% non-condensing.
Its multi-host connectivity allows flexible USB device sharing across connected systems without proximity limits, enhancing operational efficiency. Supporting Ethernet speeds from 10M to 10G, the unit provides continuous network performance suitable for industrial settings. Compliance with UL/EN60950, UL/EN62368, and CSA 22.2 safety standards alongside electromagnetic compatibility certifications underlines its deployment readiness. The AW08-G300 also features web and console-based management interfaces and integrates with Digi Remote Manager for cloud-based remote administration.
AW08-G300 Features
- Connect USB peripheral devices to a PC from remote or virtual hosts
- Ideal for connecting USB devices over the network in virtualized environments
- Supports multi-host connectivity for each USB port or group independently
- Supports Digi Remote Manager cloud-based management platform to deploy, monitor and manage devices
Request a Quote
Product Type
Manufacturer
Ruggedness
Mounting Format
Country Of Manufacture
United States
Case Material
Metal
Certifications
Console Connectors
(1) DB09M; RS-232 DTE
Custom Options Products
Cable Length,Connections,Laser Etching,Custom Printing,Power Supply,Mounting Options
Dimensions
(L X W X H) 10 in x 6 in x 1.75 in (260mm x 160 mm x 44.45 mm)
Ethernet
(1) RJ-45; 10M/100M/1G/10G
Height
44.45 mm
Housing Colour
Black
Humidity
5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Length
260 mm
Local Management
WebUI (HTTP/HTTPS); CLI (Console, SSH)
Memory
2 GB RAM, 4 GB flash (eMMC)
Operating Temperature
0 degrees celsius to 40 degrees celsius
Ordering Info
AnywhereUSB 8 Plus; eight USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, single 10M/100M/1G/10G Ethernet, single SFP+, 12 VDC
Protocols
Supports multi-host connectivity for each USB port or group independently
Remote Management
Digi Remote Manager (cloud based)
Sfp+
(1) SFP+ socket
Status LED
(2) Ethernet, (2) SFP+ 8 (x1 )USB, power, fan, user, (3) future Wi-Fi/WWAN
Storage Temperature
0 to 40C
Usb Connectors
(8) USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A - 1A per port (simultaneous)
Width
160 mm
The Digi AW08-G300 AnywhereUSB 8 PLUS is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The AW08-G300 supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.
Common deployment industries include: Broadcast and Media, Education, Energy and Utilities, Healthcare And Medical, Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics And Supply Chain, Public Sector, Security And Surveillance.
Across these sectors, the AW08-G300 is typically used in applications such as Digital Signage And Information Terminals, Fleet Management And Telematics, Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Mobile Workforce Operations, Preventive And Corrective Maintenance, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, SCADA And Control-Room Access, Secure Communications And Command-And-Control.
These examples demonstrate the versatility of the AW08-G300 across both industry sectors and real-world operational use cases. Its suitability extends well beyond the scenarios listed above, making it a flexible solution for a broad range of requirements.
For further information, or to assess whether the AW08-G300 is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.
The Digi AW08-G300 AnywhereUSB 8 PLUS comes with a 5 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 AW08-G300 AnywhereUSB 8 PLUS, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the Digi AW08-G300 AnywhereUSB 8 PLUS or to arrange repairs and services not covered by the warranty, please visit the warranty section on our website.
Do you need further details about the Digi AW08-G300 AnywhereUSB 8 PLUS, or would you like to discuss a customised solution or demonstration?
At RUGGED, we recognise that every project has its own unique demands. If you have any questions about the Digi International AW08-G300 or need a custom 1358 solution designed specifically for you, our team of technical experts are ready to assist you.
Alternative Products
Explore alternative products offering comparable features, performance, and build quality to the model you are currently viewing.
Our related solutions provide variations in configuration, functionality, and form factor to suit different application requirements. Each option has been selected to meet the same high standards of reliability and performance.
Browse the related products below to identify the most suitable fit for your deployment.
AW24-G300
- Robust metal housing for impact resistance
- Dual 10G Ethernet and SFP+ for network reliability
- Supports 24 USB 3.1 Gen 1 remote connections
- Sealed ventilation for temperature-tolerant operation

AW08-G300
- Eight USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports for extended device connectivity
- High-speed Ethernet and SFP+ for robust network access
- Sealed metal housing for dust protection and durability
- Multi-host support enables flexible USB device sharing

AW02-G300
- Metal housing for durability
- Dual USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A ports delivering 1.8 A
- Supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
- Sealed design for humidity up to 95% non-condensing

Having trouble finding what you're looking for?
Selecting the correct solution for your specific application and operating environment requires careful consideration.
At Rugged, our engineering and product specialists can advise on specifications, environmental suitability, mounting requirements, connectivity, and lifecycle planning to ensure the right fit for your deployment.
With extensive industry experience and a focus on reliability and performance, we help you select a solution aligned with your operational requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
RUGGED offers free technical support for the lifetime of products you purchase. This includes help with setup, troubleshooting, and integration. Support is available online or directly from the technical team
USB-Over-IP technology is designed to centralise and streamline the management of USB devices over a network, making it possible to connect multiple devices. Instead of plugging each USB device directly into a computer, this technology enables connectivity across a network, which can include multiple USB devices. This means that a single USB-Over-IP server or hub can manage various USB peripherals simultaneously, making it a versatile solution for different operational requirements.
For organisations, especially those utilising Rugged Limited’s solutions, this capability enhances flexibility and efficiency. Whether it’s for remote access, shared resources, or industrial applications, the ability of USB-Over-IP to support multiple devices is a key benefit, ensuring that diverse USB peripherals can be accessed and controlled seamlessly from different locations via the network.
Yes, USB-Over-IP technology offers a powerful solution for reducing cabling in various environments. By converting traditional USB signals into network packets, devices can be accessed and controlled remotely over a standard local area network (LAN) rather than requiring direct, physical USB connections. This eliminates the need for long, cumbersome USB cables, especially when peripherals are located far from the host computer or server.
This approach is particularly beneficial in industrial or commercial settings where equipment may be spread across a large area. Instead of running dedicated USB cabling to each device, you can leverage existing network infrastructure for USB connectivity. The core benefit of USB-Over-IP is the ability to centralise control and access to USB devices from anywhere on the network, simplifying deployment and management.
Rugged Limited provides solutions that enable this efficient use of USB-Over-IP, helping businesses to streamline their setups and reduce cable clutter, ultimately leading to a tidier, more scalable, and cost-effective digital infrastructure.
USB-Over-IP solutions offer a robust method for extending USB connectivity across distances, making them highly valuable in industrial environments. These solutions enable the use of USB devices over a standard network, meaning that peripherals like printers, scanners, or even specialist industrial equipment can be accessed and controlled remotely without being physically connected to a host computer.
Rugged Limited provides a range of products that leverage USB-Over-IP technology, allowing for flexible deployment of USB-dependent systems in challenging or expansive settings. This technology addresses the limitations of traditional USB cabling, which has a restricted range, by transforming USB signals into network packets. This allows the signals to be transmitted over Ethernet, significantly extending the operational reach of USB devices and simplifying infrastructure in industrial applications.
The integration of USB-Over-IP is particularly beneficial in scenarios requiring centralized control of multiple USB devices or when devices are situated in locations where direct USB connections are impractical or impossible.
USB over IP is a highly valuable technology for various applications, allowing users to share and access USB devices across a network as if they were directly connected. This eliminates the need for physical proximity to the USB device, making it possible to operate equipment or peripherals from a remote location. This technology is particularly beneficial in industrial and commercial settings where devices might be situated in challenging or distant environments.
Rugged Limited provides solutions that facilitate robust USB connectivity over IP. One significant advantage of implementing USB over IP technology is the ability to centralise control and management of multiple USB devices. This simplification of infrastructure can lead to increased efficiency and reduced operational costs. Whether for data acquisition, peripheral control, or seamless device sharing, Usb Over Ip offers a flexible and powerful way to manage your USB devices across any standard network.
USB Over IP technology plays a crucial role in various remote and centralised computing environments, offering flexibility and efficiency in how USB devices are utilised. The primary purpose of USB Over IP applications is to enable USB peripherals, such as scanners, printers, external drives, or any other USB-dependent hardware, to be shared and accessed across a network. This means a USB device physically connected to one computer or network port can be used by another computer located elsewhere on the same network or even remotely.
This capability is particularly beneficial for:
- Remote Access: Users can access and control USB devices from a different location, which is invaluable for remote work setups or managing devices in physically inaccessible areas.
- Virtual Environments: In virtualised server or desktop infrastructure, USB Over IP allows virtual machines to interact with physical USB hardware seamlessly, despite the inherent separation.
- Centralised Management: It facilitates the centralisation of USB devices, reducing the need for direct physical connections to each client machine and simplifying device management and maintenance.
- Data Acquisition and Control: For industrial or laboratory settings, USB Over IP applications allow data from USB-connected sensors or control systems to be collected and managed from a central monitoring station.
Ultimately, this technology enhances operational efficiency by overcoming the distance limitations of standard USB cables, making it a versatile solution for numerous scenarios requiring remote USB device access.
Yes, USB-Over-IP technology generally requires specific software to operate. This software creates a virtual USB port that allows devices connected to one computer to be accessed and controlled by another computer over a network, as if they were directly connected. It works by encapsulating USB data into network packets and transmitting them to the remote client or server.
Rugged Limited provides solutions that utilise USB-Over-IP to extend the functionality of USB devices across various environments. This is particularly useful in industrial or remote settings where physical access to USB ports is limited or impractical. The necessary software facilitates this communication, ensuring reliable data transfer and device control. For more information on USB solutions, visit our USB connectivity section.
USB-Over-IP effectively bridges the gap between physical USB devices and networked systems, requiring the enabling software to manage the virtualisation and redirection processes seamlessly.
Ensuring secure USB Over IP functionality is a priority, especially when dealing with critical data and remote access. While the technology itself facilitates the extension of USB communication over a network, its security largely depends on the implementation and the features integrated into the specific solution.
Rugged Limited’s USB Over IP solutions incorporate security aspects to safeguard data transmission and access. These measures are designed to mitigate risks commonly associated with network-based communications. For instance, encryption protocols can protect data as it travels across the network, preventing unauthorised interception and ensuring data integrity. Authentication mechanisms are also crucial, verifying the identity of devices and users attempting to access USB resources over the IP network, thereby preventing unauthorised connections.
Furthermore, solutions that adhere to industry best practices for network security contribute to a more robust and secure USB Over IP environment. When exploring options for extending USB functionality, it’s important to consider providers who prioritise security in their technological design, ensuring that your remote USB connections are as protected as possible. For more information on physical USB connectivity solutions, please visit our page on USB Connectivity.
USB Over IP technology, also known as USB Over Ethernet, allows Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices to be connected and accessed remotely over a standard Ethernet network. This method effectively extends the reach of USB beyond the typical cable length limitations, enabling devices to be located anywhere on the network.
By converting USB signals into IP packets, these signals can be transmitted over Ethernet and then reconverted back to USB at the remote end. This provides a versatile solution for integrating USB devices into networked environments, making it ideal for various industrial and commercial applications.
Yes. Digi’s cellular range spans LTE through to 5G, with several FirstNet-capable models for public-safety and critical-infrastructure use. The IX40-05 supports 5G NSA, 5G SA and LTE-Advanced Pro Cat 19 across 5G NR n1 to n79 including CBRS and C-band, with B14 FirstNet among its 4G bands, while the EX50 delivers 5G NR Sub-6 GHz with 4G and 3G fallback and Wi-Fi 6. The LTE Cat 4 IX30-0EG4 is also FirstNet-capable and adds Anterix B8 for private LTE on 900 MHz. Many models include GNSS for location services. Band support, carrier approvals and FirstNet readiness are strictly model-dependent, so confirm the exact configuration on the relevant product page before ordering.
Across the Digi catalogue on rugged.co.uk, the recurring sectors are energy and utilities, industrial manufacturing, construction, logistics and supply chain, retail, security and surveillance, healthcare and the public sector. The hardware tends to be specified for SCADA, smart grid, critical infrastructure, remote site monitoring, asset tracking, digital signage and industrial HMI applications. Cellular routers such as the IX and EX series suit unattended and outdoor sites; Connect EZ serial servers target industrial automation, manufacturing and healthcare where legacy serial devices must reach IP networks; and AnywhereUSB hubs serve broadcast, data centres and control rooms. Because each product is rated and certified differently, match the specific model to your operating environment and confirm temperature range, ingress protection and approvals on the product page.
Several Digi cellular routers are built for harsh and regulated environments, though the exact ratings differ by model. The IX30-0EG4, for example, carries an aluminium IP30 enclosure with hazardous-location approvals including ANSI/ISA 12.12.01 Class 1 Division 2, ATEX II 3 G Ex nA IIC T4 Gc and IECEx, plus a NEMA TS2 temperature rating from -34 C to 74 C for traffic cabinets and utility enclosures. The IX40-05 flagship operates from -40 C to 75 C in a glass-filled PPS chassis rated IP30. Many models add wide-input DC power and DIN-rail mounting for cabinet installation. Because certifications and temperature ranges are model-specific, check the relevant product page before specifying for a hazardous or outdoor deployment.
Digi Remote Manager is Digi’s cloud platform for provisioning, monitoring and securing fleets of deployed devices from a single dashboard. It is referenced across the Digi range on rugged.co.uk, from IX and EX cellular routers to Connect EZ serial servers and AnywhereUSB hubs, and supports configuration, firmware updates, alerts and intelligence at scale. For operators running hundreds of remote or unattended sites, this matters because it removes the need for engineer site visits to push updates or diagnose faults. Many devices pair it with the Digi 360 subscription, which on routers such as the IX40-05 bundles Remote Manager, warranty and 24/7 support for the first year. Confirm the exact management bundle and SNMP options on each product page.
Digi builds security into its connectivity platform through Digi TrustFence, which provides secure boot, encrypted connections and device authentication. It appears across the range, including the Connect EZ serial device servers and IX-series routers. Several models add FIPS 140-2 cryptography, for example the IX40-05, and support VPN tunnelling through IPsec with IKEv1 and IKEv2, OpenVPN client and server, and GRE, alongside stateful firewalls, MAC filtering and VLAN support. Authentication options include RADIUS, TACACS+ and certificate-based access. This layered approach suits critical infrastructure and SCADA deployments where the connection itself is part of the attack surface. As security feature sets vary between routers, serial servers and USB products, verify the specifics on the individual product page.
Digi Connect EZ serial device servers exist to connect legacy serial equipment to modern IP networks without replacing the underlying machinery. The range on rugged.co.uk runs from single-port units up to the eight-port EZ08-TS00, with software-selectable RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 on each port. A key feature is Digi RealPort, which lets remote serial devices appear as native COM ports on a host system, simplifying integration with existing applications. They support serial tunnelling, TCP and UDP, a built-in Python environment for edge scripting, and TrustFence security. Typical uses are industrial automation, manufacturing, healthcare and control rooms. Some variants add LTE, Wi-Fi or industrial temperature ratings, so confirm port count, interfaces and environmental specs on the product page.
Digi AnywhereUSB is a USB-over-IP solution that lets you attach USB devices remotely across an Ethernet network rather than plugging them directly into a host PC. The PLUS range on rugged.co.uk scales from 2 up to 24 ports, with the AW24-G300 AnywhereUSB 24 PLUS offering 24 USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A ports plus dual 10G Ethernet and SFP+ for high-availability networking. By placing the host computer in a secure, sealed location away from the USB peripherals, it removes cable-length constraints and protects computing equipment from harsh conditions. Management is via web UI and cloud-based Digi Remote Manager. It suits broadcast, industrial, healthcare and data-centre deployments. Port counts, Ethernet speeds and ratings differ across models, so check the product page.
Digi International is a US manufacturer focused on industrial IoT and cellular connectivity, supplying the kind of infrastructure that keeps unattended and remote sites online. On rugged.co.uk its catalogue spans three main families: cellular routers (the IX and EX series, including 5G models such as the IX40-05 and EX50), Connect EZ console and serial device servers that bridge legacy RS-232, RS-422 and RS-485 equipment onto IP networks, and AnywhereUSB hubs that extend USB ports over the network. The common thread is reliable connectivity for critical infrastructure, SCADA, smart grid and edge computing applications, backed by cloud orchestration through Digi Remote Manager. Always confirm bands, ports and ratings on the individual product page, as specifications vary by model.











