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Lantronix NTC-501 compact metal 5G industrial router with four SMA antenna connectors, 2.5 Gbps LAN port and status LEDs.

Lantronix NTC-501-01-01 — North America 5G Industrial Router, 2.5GbE

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MPN: NTC-501-01-01

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UPC: 9317773021981

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Key Features

  • 3GPP Release 16 5G NR sub-6 with SA and NSA modes, eMBB and uRLLC, and failover to 4G LTE
  • North America band set: 17 5G NR bands including n48 (CBRS), n71 and n77, plus 20 LTE bands
  • Theoretical peak 2.5 Gbps DL (5G NSA), 900 Mbps UL (5G SA); LTE Cat 19 DL / Cat 18 UL
  • 1 x 2.5 Gbps LAN port and 4 x SMA connectors for external cellular antennas
  • 5G Dynamic Slicing, 5G/LTE cell lock, up to 6 APNs and up to 8 bearers and traffic classes
  • IPSec (up to 5 tunnels), GRE, OpenVPN, VLANs, VRRP and IPS firewall
  • Rugged IP41 metal enclosure, -30°C to +70°C operation, 8-40V DC input
  • Deploy on major North American networks with FCC, ISED and PTCRB certification plus AT&T, Bell, T-Mobile and US Cellular approvals
The Lantronix NTC-501 (part number NTC-501-01-01) is the North American variant of the NTC-500 Series, a rugged 5G router for Ethernet-based industrial, transportation and smart-city applications. Lantronix lists it for AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Bell and UScellular networks. It carries FCC, ISED and PTCRB certification, along with AT&T, Bell, T-Mobile and US Cellular approvals. It covers 5G NR bands n2, n5, n7, n12, n13, n14, n25, n26, n29, n30, n38, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77 and n78, plus 20 LTE bands. The router is built on 3GPP Release 16 and supports eMBB and uRLLC. It runs in 5G SA and NSA modes with failover to 4G. Theoretical peak speeds are 2.4 Gbps down / 900 Mbps up on 5G SA, 2.5 Gbps / 550 Mbps on 5G NSA and 1.6 Gbps / 200 Mbps on LTE Cat 19/18. 5G Dynamic Slicing, cell lock, up to 6 APNs and up to 8 bearers and traffic classes give carriers and integrators fine control over quality of service. Support for n48 CBRS makes the NTC-501 a practical choice for private 5G networks in industrial, mining and construction sites. On the wired side, a single 2.5 Gbps LAN port carries that throughput to downstream equipment. Four SMA connectors accept external cellular antennas. Routing covers static, RIP v2, VRRP failover, VLAN management and an IPS firewall against DoS attacks. VPN options are IPSec (up to 5 tunnels), GRE and OpenVPN. You can manage the router through HTTPS web UI, SSH, SNMP v3, TR-069, LWM2M and SMS. MQTT reporting to Microsoft Azure and AWS, Cumulocity support and Percepxion readiness cover cloud and fleet management. The metal enclosure measures 143.5 x 110.5 x 30 mm and weighs 445 g. It takes 8-40V DC through a terminal block and mounts on a wall or on a DIN rail using the included bracket. Lantronix specifies a 2-year warranty.

Ideal For

  • Private 5G networks on CBRS (n48) in factories, mines and construction sites
  • Primary or failover 5G WAN for industrial automation and SCADA networks
  • Traffic control, digital signage and smart-city cabinets
  • Transportation and in-vehicle Ethernet connectivity
  • Enterprise branch or kiosk connectivity that needs slicing-based QoS

VPN

GreGRE tunnelling
IpsecIPSec tunnel termination (up to 5 tunnels)
OpenvpnOpenVPN (client, server and P2P)

Power

DC Input8-40V DC
Input ConnectorPower input via 2-way termination block receptacle
Recommended SupplyRecommended DC supply via terminal block: 12V 1.5A
Field Terminal BlockField-terminable screw-type terminal block included

General

MPNNTC-501-01-01
UPC9317773021981
BrandLantronix
ModelNTC-501 – North America (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Bell, USCellular)
RegionNorth America
SeriesNTC-500 Series 5G Industrial IoT Router
Warranty2 years
CertificationsFCC, ISED, PTCRB; AT&T, Bell, T-Mobile, US Cellular approvals
Management PlatformPercepxion ready

Package

Contents1 x NTC-501 router, 1 x two-way terminal block, 1 x 1 m Ethernet cable, 1 x DIN rail mounting bracket, 1 x welcome card

Cellular

BearersUp to 8 bearers and traffic classes
Cell Lock5G and LTE cell lock
Packet DataProfile managed packet data connections
SIM SecuritySIM security management (PIN configuration, enable and disable)
SIM SwitchingConfigurable automatic SIM switching between external and optional internal SIM
Band SelectionAutomatic and manual cellular band selection
IP PassthroughData profile IP passthrough
Profile RoutingProfile routing
Apn ConfigurationsUp to 6 APN configurations
Operator SelectionAutomatic and manual operator selection

Physical

Weight445 g
Dimensions143.5 mm (D) x 110.5 mm (W) x 30 mm (H), excluding antennas
Wall MountWall mount in multiple orientations via embedded mounting holes
DIN Rail MountDIN rail mount via plastic bracket included

Enclosure

IP RatingIP41 rated, industrial-grade metal enclosure

Interfaces

LAN1 x 2.5 Gbps LAN port
USB1 x USB-C port (debug port)

Sms Control

SecuritySecure SMS management using sender whitelisting and password management
Sms ClientSMS client (send/receive) with inbox and outbox
Sms Over SgsSMS over SGs supported
Status QueriesQuery status via SMS (signal strength, WAN IP, uptime and more)
Remote CommandsExecute commands via SMS (reboot, reset to defaults, go offline and more)
AcknowledgementsSMS acknowledgement replies for queries and commands
Remote ConfigurationConfigure via SMS (APN, authentication settings and more)

Environmental

Operating Humidity0-95%
Storage Temperature-30°C to +85°C
Operating Temperature-30°C to +70°C

Administration

NTPNTP server support for system clock sync
MqttMQTT client for data reporting to Microsoft Azure and AWS
SNMPSNMP v3 including cellular-specific MIB, config and firmware download
Web UiSecure web-based user interface (HTTPS) for full status and configuration
SSH CLISSH command line interface
CumulocityCumulocity support
Field TestField test information for LTE and 5G
System LogsSystem status and security logs
Tr069 Lwm2mTR-069 and LWM2M for remote configuration, backup/restore and firmware upgrade
Config BackupPassword-protected configuration backup/restore for cloning
Ping WatchdogPing monitor watchdog (resets connection on repeated ping failure)
Site LocationSite and location settings
Diagnostic LogsDiagnostic log viewer (remote and local)

Cellular Bands

Nr Bands5G NR (Rel. 16 Sub-6): n2, n5, n7, n12, n13, n14, n25, n26, n29, n30, n38, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78
LTE Bands4G LTE: B2, B4, B5, B7, B12, B13, B14, B17, B25, B26, B29, B30, B38, B41, B42, B43, B46, B48, B66, B71

LED Indicators

SIM1 x SIM
Power1 x Power
Custom2 x Custom indicators
LED 4g1 x 4G
LED 5g1 x 5G
Signal Strength3 x Signal strength

Device Category

Nr Uplink5G NR uplink: MIMO 2x2 single carrier up to 100 MHz, 256QAM
LTE UplinkCat 18, 2CA single TX, 256QAM
Technology5G NR 3GPP Release 16, eMBB & uRLLC; SA/NSA with failover to 4G
Nr Downlink5G NR downlink: MIMO 4x4 dual carrier up to 120 MHz, 256QAM
LTE DownlinkCat 19, 5CA MIMO 4x4, 256QAM

SIM Card Reader

SIM Slot1 x Mini USIM/SIM format (2FF) SIM card slot
Embedded SIMOptional soldered-down SIM (ETSI MFF2 DFN-8 USIM)

Peak Data Speeds

LTE4G LTE: 1.6 Gbps (DL) / 200 Mbps (UL), theoretical
Nr Sa Sub65G NR SA Sub-6: 2.4 Gbps (DL) / 900 Mbps (UL), theoretical
Nr Nsa Sub65G NR NSA Sub-6: 2.5 Gbps (DL) / 550 Mbps (UL), theoretical

Antenna Connectors

Cellular Sma4 x SMA cellular ports for external cellular antennas

Firmware Management

Sms TriggeredSMS-triggered firmware upgrade (download and install from HTTPS)
Upgrade MethodsFirmware upgrade locally via LAN or over-the-air (HTTPS, SNMP, TR-069, LWM2M)

Network And Routing

VLANVLAN management
VrrpVRRP for redundant router failover
RoutingStatic routing, RIP (v2), port forwarding and DMZ
DHCP ListDHCP list display in Web-UI
Custom DNSCustom DNS server definitions
DHCP RelayDHCP relay
DHCP ServerDHCP server including address reservation by MAC address
Dynamic DNSDynamic DNS
DHCP OptionsAdvanced DHCP options (Option 42 NTP, Option 66 TFTP)
Ips FirewallIPS firewall to protect against DoS attacks
Network Slicing5G Dynamic Slicing
Service AssuranceNetwork service assurance

Frequently Asked Questions

Which carriers is the NTC-501 intended for?▾

Lantronix lists the NTC-501 as its North America model for AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Bell and UScellular. It holds FCC, ISED and PTCRB certification plus AT&T, Bell, T-Mobile and US Cellular approvals.

Does it support 5G Standalone?▾

Yes. It supports 3GPP Release 16 5G in both Standalone (SA) and Non-Standalone (NSA) modes, with 5G Dynamic Slicing and failover to 4G LTE.

Can I use it on a private CBRS network?▾

Yes. The NTC-501 supports band n48 (CBRS), and Lantronix positions the NTC-500 Series for private 5G networks in industrial, mining and construction settings.

What is in the box?▾

The box contains the router, a two-way terminal block, a 1 m Ethernet cable, a DIN rail mounting bracket and a welcome card. The router has four SMA ports for external cellular antennas.

What power does it need?▾

It accepts 8-40V DC through a 2-way terminal block. Lantronix recommends a 12V 1.5A supply.