# Hardware needed

### About Your Station

The hardware you deploy is manufactured by a third-party partner and is fully compatible with the Wingbits network. While the physical device itself is produced and maintained by the manufacturer, once it’s connected it becomes a **Wingbits station,** contributing real-time data to the network and earning rewards.

* **Manufacturer**: Responsible for building the devices, managing supply chain operations (distributors/sales/shipping), handling firmware updates, and addressing hardware issues.
* **Wingbits**: Provides the network, reward system, and community support to ensure your station’s data is put to work.

This means your device is both a product of the manufacturer and a Wingbits station: the manufacturer makes the hardware, Wingbits powers what it does.

### Current Hardware Options

* HYFIX [WB200](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240903536757/en/Wingbits-and-GEODNET-Enter-Partnership-to-Revolutionize-Global-Aviation-Flight-Tracking-Infrastructure) (Wingbits solo miner)
* HYFIX [MGW310](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240903536757/en/Wingbits-and-GEODNET-Enter-Partnership-to-Revolutionize-Global-Aviation-Flight-Tracking-Infrastructure) (Wingbits / GEODNET dual miner)

These devices are currently available to purchase from a variety of [distributors](https://docs.wingbits.com/project/wingbits-approved-distributors).  Distributors may have different lead times on orders.

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If you are a manufacturer and would like to join the Wingbits Approved Hardware program you can [view all the details here](https://docs.wingbits.com/project/wingbits-approved-hardware-program).
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