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NTC-500 Series

5G Industrial Grade IOT Router

The NTC-500 Series is a robust, high-speed industrial-grade 5G router, engineered to meet the demands of critical and complex Ethernet-based applications. It delivers ultra-reliable, enhanced broadband wireless internet connectivity and routing protocols, making it ideal for challenging environments such as industrial automation, transportation, smart cities, and more.

Product Brief

Overview

Reliable Connectivity

The NTC-500 Series supports the latest 3GPP Release 16 5G features including 5G Non-standalone (NSA), 5G Standalone (SA) and Dynamic 5G Slicing which enables complex end-to-end, on-demand quality of service solutions in partnership with leading carrier networks.

Ruggedized Design

The NTC-500 Series features a compact, rugged, industrial-grade metal enclosure engineered for durability and dependable performance in harsh environments, including extreme temperature ranges. Its versatile design also supports multiple mounting options for flexible installation.

Private 5G Network Compatible

The NTC-500 is an ideal and cost-effective solution for Private 5G Networks deployed in industrial, mining or construction settings.

Accessible High-Performance Industrial Connectivity

The NTC-500 Series sets a new standard by delivering advanced 5G wireless connectivity at a breakthrough price point—making high-performance industrial connectivity more accessible than ever.

Key Features

5G NR 3GPP Release 16, eMBB & uRLLC
5G Standalone (SA) / Non-Standalone (NSA) with failover to 4G
Private Network support incl n48-CBRS, n77/78 EMEA
2.5 Gbps Ethernet Port
Robust ruggedised industrial-grade metal housing
Wide operating temperature range
Clear LED display for connection and network status.
Cloud-ready with TR069, MQTT/s, TLS 1.3 support and integration with Percepxion™ for centralized device management

Interface Overview

Percepxion Platform

Connect, Update, and Stay Compliant

Percepxion turns a fleet of connected assets into a single managed workflow with zero-touch provisioning and centralized control. Onboard devices across every site — from digital signage to fire alarm panels — then monitor status, push configuration, and deliver firmware and security updates over the air, without a truck roll or a building-IT request. Faster deployment, fewer site visits, and a clear, auditable path to keeping every asset current and CRA-ready.

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Specifications

CELLULAR BANDS
- 5G NR Bands (NTC-501)
  - n2, n5, n7, n12, n13, n14, n25, n26, n29, n30, n38, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78
- LTE Bands (NTC-501)
  - B2, B4, B5, B7, B12, B13, B14, B17, B25, B26, B29, B30, B38, B41, B42, B43, B46, B48, B66, B71
- 5G NR Bands (NTC-502)
  - n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n75, n76, n77, n78
- 4G LTE Bands (NTC-502)
  - B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20, B28, B32, B38, B40, B41, B42, B43
DEVICE CATEGORY
- 4G LTE
  - Uplink: Cat 18, 2CA Single TX, 256QAM
  - Downlink: Cat 19, 5CA MIMO 4×4. 256QAM
- 5G NR
  - Uplink: MIMO 2×2 Single Carrier up to 100MHz, 256QAM
  - Downlink: MIMO 4×4 Dual Carrier up to 120MHz, 256QAM
PEAK DATA SPEEDS
- 5G NR SA Sub-6
  - 2.4 Gbps (DL) / 900 Mbps (UL)
- 5G NR NSA Sub-6
  - 2.5 Gbps (DL) / 550 Mbps (UL)
- 4G LTE
  - 1.6 Gbps (DL) / 200 Mbps (UL)
ANTENNA CONNECTORS
- SMA connectors
  - 4 x Cellular ports for external cellular antennas
INTERFACES
- 1 x 2.5 Gbps LAN port
- 1 x USB-C port
LED INDICATORS
- 1 x Power
- 1 x SIM
- 1 x 4G
- 1 x 5G
- 3 x Signal strength
- 2 x Custom indicators
SIM CARD READER
- 1 x Mini USIM/SIM Format (2FF) SIM card slot
- Optional soldered-down SIM (ETSI MFF2 DFN-8 USIM)
CELLULAR
- Profile managed packet data connections
- Profile Routing
- Data Profile IP Passthrough
- SIM Security Management (PIN configuration, enable and disable)
- Automatic and manual cellular band selection
- Automatic and manual operator selection
- Configurable automatic SIM switching between external and optional internal SIM
- 5G and LTE Cell Lock
- Up to 6 APN configurations
- Up to 8 Bearers and Traffic Classes
NETWORK AND ROUTING
- Static Routing, RIP (v2), Port Forwarding and DMZ
- Dynamic DNS
- VRRP for redundant router failover
- DHCP Server including address reservation by MAC address
- Custom DNS server definitions
- DHCP Relay
- DHCP list display in Web-UI
- Advanced DHCP Option configuration (Option 42 NTP, Option 66 TFTP)
- VLAN Management
- IPS Firewall to protect against DoS attacks
- Network Service Assurance
- 5G Dynamic Slicing
VPN
- IPSec tunnel termination (for up to 5 tunnels)
- GRE Tunnelling
- OpenVPN (Client, Server and P2P)
ADMINISTRATION AND CONFIGURATION
- Secure web-based user interface (HTTPS) for full device status and configuration
- Password protected configuration file backup and restore for quick device configuration and device cloning
- SSH Command Line Interface for status monitoring, configuration and control
- SNMP v3 including cellular specific MIB, config and firmware download
- TR-069 and LWM2M for remote device configuration, configuration backup and restore, and firmware upgrade
- Ping monitor watchdog (Reset connection on repeated ping failure)
- Diagnostic Log Viewer (remote and local)
- System Status and Security Logs
- NTP Server Support for network time sync of device’s system clock
- Site and location settings
- Field test information for LTE and 5G
- MQTT client for device data reporting to Microsoft Azure & AWS cloud services
- Cumulocity support
- Advanced Diagnostics and Control via SMS
  - SMS over SGS supported
  - SMS Client (Send/Receive) including inbox, outbox
  - Query status information via SMS – such as Signal Strength, WAN IP, Uptime, and many more
  - Configure device remotely via SMS – such as APN, authentication settings, and many more
  - Execute commands via SMS – such as reboot, reset to defaults, go offline, and many more
  - Secure SMS management using sender whitelisting and password management
  - SMS acknowledgement replies for queries and commands
FIRMWARE MANAGEMENT
- Firmware Upgrade locally via LAN or remotely Over-The- Air (HTTPS, SNMP, TR-069, LWM2M)
- Triggered firmware upgrade via SMS (initiate download & install from HTTPS)
TEMPERATURES
- Operating Temperature Range
  - -30°C to +70°C
- Storage Temperature Range
  - -30°C to +85°C
- Operating Humidity Range
  - 0-95%
POWER SUPPLY
- Power input via 2-way termination block receptacle
- Field terminable power input via screw type terminal block included
- DC Power (8 – 40V DC)
- Recommended DC supply via terminal block (12V 1.5A)
DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT AND MOUNTING
- Device dimensions (excluding external antennas):
  - 143.5mm (D) x 110.5mm (W) x 30mm (H)
- Weight
  - 445g
- Wall mount support in multiple orientations via embedded mounting holes
- DIN Rail mount support via plastic bracket included in the box
ENCLOSURE
- IP41 rated

What’s In The Box (5)

Lantronix NTC-500 router

Two-way Terminal Block

1m Ethernet cable

DIN rail mounting bracket

Welcome Card

Part Numbers

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Router
Part Number	Name	Description
NTC-501-01-01	NTC-501 – North America (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Bell, USCellular)	5G rel.16 Sub-6 : n2, n5, n7, n12, n13, n14, n25, n26, n29, n30, n38, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78 4G LTE Cat-18: B2, B4, B5, B7, B12, B13, B14, B17, B25, B26, B29, B30, B38, B41, B42, B43, B46, B48, B66, B71 Interfaces: 1x 2.5 Gbps LAN port Features: Percepxion ready	Buy Now
NTC-502-01-01	NTC-502 – EMEA, APAC excl. Japan & China (Telstra)	5G rel.16 Sub-6: n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n75, n76, n77, n78 4G LTE Cat-18: B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20, B28, B32, B38, B40, B41, B42, B43 Interfaces: 1x 2.5 Gbps LAN port Features: Percepxion ready	Buy Now
Antenna
Part Number	Name	Description
ANT-0100-B04	Antenna	Antenna, Bundle of four, LTE/5G 3dBi, L-Hinged, SMA Male	Contact Us
ANT-0100	Antenna	Antenna, LTE/5G 3dBi, L-Hinged, SMA Male, Single Unit	Contact Us
Power Supply
Part Number	Name	Description
PSU-0079	12V DC Power Supply	12VDC 1.5A Standard Temperature PSU w7 Interchangeable Plugs without DC connector fitted (+/-2KV)	Contact Us

AWARDS

2025 Industrial IoT Product of the Year Award

NTC-500 5G series routers honored for exceptional innovation

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NTC-500 Series

Reliable Connectivity

Ruggedized Design

Private 5G Network Compatible

Accessible High-Performance Industrial Connectivity

Key Features

Connect, Update, and Stay Compliant

CELLULAR BANDS

DEVICE CATEGORY

PEAK DATA SPEEDS

ANTENNA CONNECTORS

INTERFACES

LED INDICATORS

SIM CARD READER

CELLULAR

NETWORK AND ROUTING

VPN

ADMINISTRATION AND CONFIGURATION

FIRMWARE MANAGEMENT

TEMPERATURES

POWER SUPPLY

DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT AND MOUNTING

ENCLOSURE

AWARDS

2025 Industrial IoT Product of the Year Award

ALL YOUR SITES. ONE CONNECTION.

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