The NTC-500 Series is a rugged, high-performance 5G industrial router for mission-critical, Ethernet-based applications. It supports 3GPP Release 16 with 5G SA/NSA and Dynamic 5G Slicing, and brings 2.5-GbE, rich VPN/routing and comprehensive remote management—ideal for industrial automation, transportation, smart cities, digital signage, security & traffic control. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Key Features & Benefits
- Latest 5G: 3GPP Rel.16, SA/NSA with 4G fallback, Dynamic Slicing, Private-5G ready (incl. n48 CBRS / n77/78 EMEA)
- High-speed LAN: single 2.5 GbE port
- Antenna flexibility: 4× SMA cellular ports; clear LED status indicators
- Industrial build: −30…+70 °C, IP41 metal enclosure, wall & DIN-rail mounting
- Security & routing: IPsec, OpenVPN (client/server/P2P), GRE, VRRP, VLAN, DHCP/DNS/DDNS, IPS firewall
- Remote management: HTTPS/SSH, SNMPv3, TR-069, LwM2M, OTA firmware, SMS diagnostics, MQTT (Azure/AWS), Cumulocity
- Cellular control: up to 6 APNs, up to 8 bearers/traffic classes, band/operator selection, SIM failover (2FF + optional MFF2)
Typical Applications
- Industry 4.0 & edge automation
- Public transport, asset connectivity, telematics
- Smart city, traffic control, video security
- Enterprise digital signage & branch networking
Technical Specifications (excerpt)
| Cellular | 5G NR (Rel.16) SA/NSA, 4G LTE fallback, Dynamic Slicing; profile routing, IP passthrough |
|---|---|
| Peak data rates* | 5G SA Sub-6: up to 2.4 Gbps DL / 900 Mbps UL; 5G NSA: up to 2.5 Gbps DL / 550 Mbps UL; 4G LTE: up to 1.6 Gbps DL / 200 Mbps UL |
| Antennas | 4× SMA (cellular) |
| LAN/USB | 1× 2.5 GbE (RJ45), 1× USB-C (debug) |
| SIM | 1× 2FF (mini-SIM), optional solder-down MFF2 (eSIM) |
| LEDs | Power, SIM, 4G, 5G, 3× signal, 2× custom |
| Network & routing | Static/RIP, port-forwarding/DMZ, DynDNS, VRRP, DHCP (reservation), VLAN, IPS firewall |
| VPN | IPsec, OpenVPN (client/server/P2P), GRE |
| Management | HTTPS Web-UI, SSH/CLI, SNMPv3, TR-069, LwM2M, NTP, OTA FW (HTTPS/SNMP/TR-069/LwM2M), MQTT (Azure/AWS), Cumulocity, SMS diagnostics |
| Power | 8–40 V DC (terminal block), recommended 12 V/1.5 A |
| Environment | Operating −30…+70 °C, storage −30…+85 °C, 0–95 % RH; IP41 |
| Size/Weight | 143.5×110.5×30 mm; 445 g |
| Mounting | Wall & DIN-rail (bracket included) |
*Theoretical values; depend on network conditions. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
Models (Regions & Bands)
- NTC-501-01-01 (North America): 5G NR incl. n2/n5/n7/n12/n13/n14/n25/n26/n29/n30/n38/n41/n48/n66/n71/n77/n78; 4G LTE incl. B2/B4/B5/B7/B12/B13/B14/B17/B25/B26/B29/B30/B38/B41/B42/B43/B46/B48/B66/B71; FCC/ISED/PTCRB/carriers
- NTC-502-01-01 (Global/EMEA): 5G NR incl. n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n75/n76/n77/n78; 4G LTE incl. B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B32/B38/B40/B41/B42/B43; CE/RCM
Private-5G compatibility incl. CBRS n48 & n77/78 for EMEA scenarios. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
FAQ
Does it support Private-5G and QoS slicing?
Yes—Private-5G ready (e.g., n48 CBRS) with Dynamic 5G Slicing for QoS-critical use cases. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
Is centralized management & OTA firmware available?
Yes—HTTPS/SSH, SNMPv3, TR-069, LwM2M, plus OTA firmware; SMS diagnostics, MQTT (Azure/AWS) and Cumulocity are supported. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
Is it rated for harsh environments?
Yes—IP41 metal enclosure with −30…+70 °C operation. DIN-rail bracket is included. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
- Only suitable for technically experienced users who are familiar with the product.
- Only suitable for the intended use.
- Improper use can lead to damage and injury.
- Observe the manufacturer's further safety instructions.
Manufacturer
Lantronix Inc.
48 Discovery
Suite 250 Irvine
92618 Irvine, California
USA
sales@lantronix.com
Responsible Person for the EU
Atlantik Elektronik GmbH
Fraunhoferstr. 11a
82152 Planegg
Germany
info@atlantikelektronik.com