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Lantronix NTC-500 Series 5G Industrial IoT Routers
The NTC-500 Series is a compact 5G Sub-6 industrial router with a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port, built for automation, transportation, smart city and private 5G deployments that need fiber-class wireless backhaul.
From $399.00
Overview
About the Lantronix NTC-500 Series
The NTC-500 Series (also written NTC500, with models NTC-501-01-01 and NTC-502-01-01) brings 3GPP Release 16 5G to a single Ethernet device or network at the edge. It supports 5G Standalone and Non-Standalone operation with failover to 4G, plus Dynamic 5G Slicing for end-to-end quality of service on supporting carrier networks. Private network support includes n48 CBRS and n77/n78, making it a fit for private 5G in industrial, mining and construction sites.
Peak rates reach 2.4 Gbps down and 900 Mbps up on 5G SA, 2.5 Gbps down on NSA, and 1.6 Gbps down on LTE Cat 18/19. A 2.5 Gbps LAN port carries that throughput to the attached equipment, and four SMA ports connect external 4x4 MIMO antennas. The metal IP41 enclosure operates from -30°C to +70°C, takes 8 to 40 VDC through a terminal block and measures 143.5 x 110.5 x 30 mm.
Routing covers static routes, RIP v2, VRRP failover, VLANs, port forwarding and an IPS firewall, with IPsec for up to five tunnels, GRE and OpenVPN. Management runs over HTTPS, SSH, SNMP v3, TR-069 and LWM2M, with MQTT to Azure and AWS, SMS commands and Lantronix Percepxion for centralized fleet control.
Key capabilities
- 5G SA and NSA
- Release 16 Standalone and Non-Standalone 5G with automatic failover to 4G LTE keeps the connection up as coverage changes.
- 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port
- The multi-gig LAN port avoids a gigabit bottleneck when 5G downlink speeds exceed 1 Gbps.
- Private 5G ready
- Support for n48 CBRS and n77/n78 lets the router join private 5G networks in plants, mines and construction sites.
- Wide temperature, wide DC
- Operates from -30°C to +70°C in a metal IP41 housing and accepts 8 to 40 VDC through a screw terminal block.
- Out-of-band SMS control
- Query signal strength and WAN IP, change the APN or trigger a reboot or firmware upgrade by SMS, secured by sender whitelisting.
- Dual SIM options
- A 2FF SIM slot plus an optional soldered-down MFF2 SIM, with configurable automatic switching between them.
How to choose the right NTC-500 Series part number
The two routers are identical in hardware and software; they differ only in cellular bands. NTC-501-01-01 is the North America model for AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Bell and US Cellular, with 5G bands including n48 CBRS and n77/n78. NTC-502-01-01 covers EMEA and APAC excluding Japan and China (including Telstra), with bands such as n1, n3, n28 and n78. Antennas are separate: ANT-0100 is a single 3 dBi LTE/5G SMA antenna and ANT-0100-B04 is a bundle of four for all cellular ports. PSU-0079 is a 12 VDC 1.5 A supply.
Configure & order
Find your NTC-500 Series part number
Every orderable NTC-500 Series configuration, filtered by the specs that actually differ between them. Pick what you need on the left and the matching part numbers appear here.
NTC-501-01-01
$399.00
Ships on backorder
NTC-502-01-01
$399.00
Ships on backorder
Complete the deployment
Accessories, renewals & add-ons
Everything sold for the NTC-500 Series, organized by what it does — antennas, power— each with why you'd add it.
Antennas
2 items
Antenna
ANT-0100
LTE/5G L-Hinged SMA Male antenna for NTC-500 Series compatible products. It is supplied as a Single Unit and covers 617-960 / 1710-6000 MHz.
$8.13
Ships on backorder
Antenna
ANT-0100-B04
Bundle of four ANT-0100 LTE/5G antennas with L-hinged SMA Male connectors.
$25.84
Ships on backorder
Power
1 item
12V DC Power Supply
PSU-0079
12V DC, 1.5 A Standard Temperature PSU with interchangeable plugs.
$14.70
Ships on backorder
Compatibility taken from the Lantronix part-number tables for the NTC-500 Series. Don't see what you need? Request a quote — we can source the full Lantronix catalog.
Where the NTC-500 Series is used
- Private 5G and CBRS connectivity for factories and mines
- Primary 5G WAN for industrial automation cells
- Transportation and smart city roadside cabinets
- Wireless backhaul for multi-gig Ethernet edge equipment
NTC-500 Series datasheets & documentation
NTC-500 Series FAQ
What is the difference between the NTC-501 and NTC-502?
Only the cellular bands. NTC-501 is for North America (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Bell, US Cellular) and includes n48 CBRS. NTC-502 covers EMEA and APAC excluding Japan and China, including Telstra. Both have a 2.5 Gbps LAN port and identical routing features.
Does the NTC-500 support 5G Standalone and network slicing?
Yes. It supports 3GPP Release 16 5G Standalone and Non-Standalone modes with failover to 4G, and Dynamic 5G Slicing for end-to-end, on-demand quality of service in partnership with carrier networks.
What is in the box with an NTC-500 router?
The box contains the NTC-501 or NTC-502 router, a two-way terminal block, a 1 m Ethernet cable, a DIN-rail mounting bracket and a welcome card. Cellular antennas and a power supply are ordered separately, such as ANT-0100-B04 and PSU-0079.
What power input does the NTC-500 Series require?
It accepts 8 to 40 VDC through a field-terminable screw terminal block. Lantronix recommends a 12 V, 1.5 A supply, which matches the PSU-0079 accessory.
What are the NTC-500 operating temperature and enclosure rating?
The router operates from -30°C to +70°C and stores from -30°C to +85°C at 0-95% humidity. The rugged metal enclosure is IP41 rated and mounts on a wall or DIN rail.
