Secure your network at the edge with IXON’s gateways

An edge gateway is a device that connects industrial machines, such as PLCs and HMIs, to the cloud. It enables secure data transfer and remote access by acting as an intermediary between the local machine network and the cloud platform.

An edge gateway creates a secure connection between industrial machines and the cloud. It uses VPNs for encrypted communication, collects data from connected devices via industrial protocols (e.g., OPC-UA, Modbus), and transmits it to the cloud for monitoring and analysis.

You can connect a variety of industrial devices to an edge gateway, including PLCs, HMIs, IPCs, sensors, frequency inverters, and drives. IXON’s edge gateways support a wide range of brands, such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, Beckhoff, and more.

While the SecureEdge focuses on providing a compact and powerful solution with all essential features, the SecureEdge Pro offers extra performance and expansion options, such as application installation (edge computing), expandable storage (SSD), and a faster processor. Together, these two gateways offer a clear and complete range within the SecureEdge family.

The SecureEdge includes several functionalities that the IXrouter3 does not support, such as:

• Touchscreen for simple diagnostics and registration.
• IEC 62443-4-2 certified.
• Higher VPN throughput: Increased from 10 Mbit/s (IX3) to 30 Mbit/s (SecureEdge).

•  GPS capability on the 4G version.  

You need an IEC 62443-4-2 certified gateway when you want to meet global industry standards and simplify compliance for your machines. Key reasons:

• Legal vs. global standard: The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) provides a mandatory European baseline, while IEC 62443-4-2 is the recognized global security standard for industrial systems. 
• Instant acceptance by end-users: Major international customers increasingly require IEC certification, allowing your gateway to pass security checks immediately.

• Saves time and costs: The gateway is independently tested at the highest industrial level, so machine builders don’t need to prove compliance themselves for machine certification.

Yes. All IXON edge gateways, including the IXrouter3, comply with current and upcoming European cybersecurity regulations (CRA).

How we ensure CRA compliance:

• Unique credentials: Every device has an individual login and no insecure default passwords.
  Secure connections: All data and network traffic are encrypted by default.
• Long-term support: Automatic security updates for up to 5 years after the gateway’s official end-of-life.
• Secure by default: Unused ports and protocols are disabled to reduce risk.
  
• Software Bill of Materials (SBOM): Full visibility of software components to quickly identify and patch vulnerabilities.
• Rapid response: Established processes for immediate reporting and resolution of security issues.

No, the IXrouter3 is an active product. We are committed to ensuring our entire product range complies with current and future European cybersecurity regulations.

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