
Lantronix NTC-224-01-01 — North America (AT&T, T-Mobile) 4G LTE Cat 1 IIoT Router
Ships from and sold by A5 IT
Available on backorder — ships as soon as stock arrives
Key Features
- 4G LTE Cat 1 on bands B2, B4 and B12 for AT&T and T-Mobile networks in North America
- 1 x 100Base-T Ethernet plus DB-9 serial port, software selectable between RS232 and RS485/RS422
- 3 multipurpose I/O pins, dedicated ignition input and Micro USB 2.0 OTG port
- GNSS with GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS
- IPSec (up to 5 tunnels), OpenVPN, GRE, PPTP and VRRP failover
- Linux-based Lantronix OS with SDK for custom applications
- 8-40V DC input, -40°C to +70°C operation, IP41 enclosure; FCC and ISED certificates published
- Bring serial PLCs, RTUs and meters onto AT&T or T-Mobile LTE with RS232/RS485 and Modbus gateway support
Ideal For
- Fleet, service-vehicle and heavy-equipment telematics on AT&T or T-Mobile
- Modbus and serial SCADA backhaul for oil and gas, water and utility sites
- Smart city devices such as kiosks, signage and traffic controllers
- Security system and access-control connectivity with VPN tunnels
- Remote monitoring of unattended industrial cabinets
VPN
| Gre | GRE Tunnelling |
| Pptp | PPTP Client |
| Ipsec | IPSec tunnel termination (up to 5 tunnels) |
| Openvpn | OpenVPN (Client, Server and P2P) |
GNSS
| Constellations | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
General
| MPN | NTC-224-01-01 |
| UPC | 9317773019193 |
| Brand | Lantronix |
| Model | NTC-224 – North America (AT&T, T-Mobile) |
| Region | North America – AT&T and T-Mobile networks |
| Series | NTC-220 Series 4G LTE IIoT Router |
| Part Features | GNSS, SDK Support |
Package
| Shipping Weight | 1.25 lb |
Cellular
| Odometer | Odometer reading available via Web-UI, CLI and SDK |
| LTE Bands | LTE Cat-1: B2, B4, B12 |
| Nat Disable | NAT Disable for framed route configuration |
| Packet Data | Profile managed packet data connections |
| LTE Category | 4G LTE Category 1 |
| SIM Security | SIM Security Management (PIN configuration, enable and disable) |
| Band Selection | Automatic and manual cellular band selection |
| Operator Selection | Automatic and manual operator selection |
| Transparent Bridge | Transparent bridge mode using PPPoE to forward the public WAN IP to a downstream device |
Enclosure
| IP Rating | IP41 rated |
Interfaces
| USB | 1 x Micro USB 2.0 OTG with 0.5A supply capability |
| Output | Open collector output |
| Serial | 1 x DB-9 female DCE serial port, 9-wire RS232 or RS485/RS422 (software selectable) |
| Io Pins | 3 x Multipurpose I/O pins (terminal block) |
| Ethernet | 1 x 100Base-T Ethernet RJ45 port |
| Namur Input | NAMUR (EN 60947-5-6 / IEC 60947-5-6) compatible sensor input |
| Reset Button | Recessed reset button: reboot, reboot into recovery mode, reset to factory defaults |
| Digital Input | Digital input (measurement of voltage above/below threshold) |
| Analogue Input | Analogue 0V to 30V input |
| Ignition Input | 1 x Ignition digital input |
| RS-485 Termination | Software controlled termination resistors for RS485 |
Power Supply
| Input Voltage | 8-40V DC |
| Terminal Block | Field terminable screw-type terminal block included |
| Power Connector | Power input via 6-way termination block receptacle |
| Power Consumption | 6W |
| Recommended Supply | 12V 1.5A DC via terminal block |
| Vehicle Protection | Vehicle compatible protection on DC input (ISO7637) |
| Ignition Io Connector | Dedicated ignition input and 3 x I/O on 6-way connector |
Environmental
| Operating Humidity | 0% to 95% |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +70°C |
LED Indicators
| Leds | 8 x tri-color LEDs |
| LED Functions | Power, Network, GPS/customizable LED and 5 x Signal Strength |
| Status Display | Shows connection status, connected network type and connection errors |
Network Routing
| Vrrp | VRRP for redundant router failover |
| Routing | Static Routing, RIP (v1/v2), Port Forwarding and DMZ |
| DHCP List | DHCP list display in Web-UI |
| Custom DNS | Custom DNS server definitions |
| DHCP Relay | DHCP Relay |
| DHCP Server | DHCP Server including address reservation by MAC address |
| Dynamic DNS | Dynamic DNS |
| DHCP Options | Advanced DHCP options (42 NTP, 66 TFTP, 150, 160) |
| Modbus Frames | Modbus RTU/ASCII frames support |
| Modbus Gateway | Modbus Server TCP/IP Gateway and Client TCP/IP Agent, up to 247 slaves |
| Data Stream Manager | Data Stream Manager maps input/output ports (Serial, SMS, USB) with per-tunnel translation |
Peak Data Speed
| Edge | Max 236.8 Kbps (DL) / Max 236.8 Kbps (UL) |
| Gprs | Max 85.6 Kbps (DL) / Max 85.6 Kbps (UL) |
| Umts | Max 384 Kbps (DL) / Max 384 Kbps (UL) |
| LTE Fdd | Max 10 Mbps (DL) / Max 5 Mbps (UL) |
| LTE Tdd | Max 8.96 Mbps (DL) / Max 3.1 Mbps (UL) |
| Speed Note | Peak data speeds are model dependent |
| DC Hspa Plus | Max 42 Mbps (DL) / Max 5.76 Mbps (UL) |
SIM Card Reader
| SIM Slots | 1 x SIM card slot |
| SIM Format | Mini USIM/SIM format (2FF) |
| Soldered SIM | Optional soldered-down SIM (ETSI MFF2 DFN-8 USIM) |
Antenna Connectors
| GPS Connector | 1 x SMA connector for GPS |
| Cellular Connectors | 2 x SMA for 4G/3G/2G (1 x Main, 1 x RX Diversity) |
Firmware Management
| Multiple Images | Multiple firmware images stored with dynamic install |
| Upgrade Methods | Local via LAN or Over-The-Air (HTTPS, SNMP, TR-069, LWM2M) |
| Sms Triggered Upgrade | SMS-triggered firmware download and install from HTTPS |
Processor And Storage
| Ram | 256 MB RAM |
| Flash | 512 MB flash storage |
| Processor | 1 GHz ARM Cortex A8 |
Antenna Specifications
| VSWR | VSWR < 3.0:1 |
| Height | 201 mm |
| Maximum Gain | 4.71 dBi (NANT-00001) / 3.24 dBi (NANT-00006) |
| Frequency Range | 698-2700 MHz |
| Radome Diameter | 17 mm |
Sms Diagnostics Control
| Commands | Execute commands via SMS |
| Security | Secure SMS management with sender whitelisting and passwords |
| Status Query | Query status via SMS |
| Acknowledgements | SMS acknowledgement replies |
| Remote Configuration | Configure device remotely via SMS |
Software Development Kit
| API | API to internal Runtime Database for monitoring, configuration and control |
| Languages | ANSI C, Shell script and LUA |
| Environment | Open Linux standard development environment |
| Package Manager | Package manager built into Web-UI |
| Custom Applications | Develop and install custom software applications |
Dimensions Weight Mounting
| Weight | 221 g (254 g with bracket) |
| Dimensions | 143 mm (L) x 107 mm (W) x 34 mm (D), excluding antenna |
| Wall Mount | Wall mount in multiple orientations |
| DIN Rail Mount | DIN rail mount via included plastic bracket (TH 35 IEC60715) |
Administration Configuration
| CLI | SSH Command Line Interface |
| NTP | NTP server support for system clock sync |
| SNMP | SNMP v1/v2/v3 with cellular MIB, config and firmware download |
| Tr 069 | TR-069 Client for configuration, backup/restore and firmware upgrade |
| Web Ui | Secure web-based UI (HTTPS) |
| Sms Client | SMS Client with inbox and outbox |
| System Logs | System Status and Security Logs |
| Config Backup | Password-protected configuration backup/restore and device cloning |
| Ping Watchdog | Ping monitor watchdog (resets connection on repeated ping failure) |
| Diagnostic Logs | Diagnostic Log Viewer (remote and local) |
| Onboard User Guide | Device User Guide stored on the device |
Documentation Certifications
| Documents | NTC-220 Series Product Brief, User Guide, Quick Start Guide and Software Developer Guide |
| Certifications | FCC and ISED certificates (NTC-224), CB certificate, RoHS and REACH |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which carriers is the NTC-224 intended for?▾
Lantronix designates the NTC-224 as its North America variant for AT&T and T-Mobile networks. It supports LTE Cat 1 bands B2, B4 and B12. For Verizon, the NTC-225 is the matching model.
How fast is LTE Cat 1?▾
On LTE FDD, peak speeds are up to 10 Mbps downlink and 5 Mbps uplink. That comfortably handles telemetry, SCADA, alarm and management traffic.
How many Ethernet ports does it have?▾
It has one 100Base-T Ethernet RJ45 port. It also has a DB-9 serial port (RS232 or RS485/RS422), a Micro USB 2.0 OTG port, three multipurpose I/O pins and an ignition input.
Can it be managed remotely?▾
Yes. It supports HTTPS web management, SSH CLI, SNMP v1/v2/v3, TR-069 and LWM2M. It can also be queried, configured and commanded by SMS, and firmware can be upgraded over the air.
How is it powered and mounted?▾
It runs on 8-40V DC through a 6-way terminal block and draws 6W, with a 12V 1.5A supply recommended. It mounts on a wall or on a TH 35 DIN rail using the included bracket.
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