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Lantronix NTC-224 4G LTE Cat 1 Industrial IoT Router for AT&T and T-Mobile (North America)

LTE Cat 1MPN NTC-224-01-01

1 × 100 Mb Ethernet
GPS/GNSS

$259.47

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Overview

The Lantronix NTC-224 is the North America variant of the NTC-220 Series 4G LTE Cat 1 industrial IoT router, designed for AT&T and T-Mobile networks. It covers LTE bands B2, B4 and B12. It has a 100Base-T Ethernet port and a software-selectable RS232/RS485/RS422 serial port. It also adds configurable I/O, ignition sensing and multi-constellation GNSS. All of this fits in a compact IP41 enclosure rated from -40°C to +70°C, with a DIN rail bracket included.

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

The Lantronix NTC-224 (MPN NTC-224-01-01) is the North American model of the NTC-220 Series, the 4G LTE Category 1 industrial IoT router line formerly sold under NetComm Industrial IoT. Lantronix designates it for AT&T and T-Mobile networks, with LTE bands B2, B4 and B12. Lantronix publishes FCC and ISED certificates for the NTC-224. It is a strong fit for US and Canadian telemetry, fleet and remote-site projects where a low-bandwidth, always-on link matters more than raw speed.

Connectivity is designed around field equipment. It has one 100Base-T Ethernet port and a DB-9 serial port that switches in software between 9-wire RS232 and RS485/RS422. The terminal block provides three multipurpose I/O pins covering NAMUR sensor input, 0-30V analogue input, digital input and open collector output, plus a dedicated ignition input. A Micro USB 2.0 OTG port connects local storage. The Modbus TCP/IP gateway supports up to 247 slaves, alongside Modbus RTU/ASCII framing, so existing PLCs and meters can report over LTE.

For mobile assets, the router offers: • GNSS covering GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS • An 8-40V DC input with ISO7637 vehicle protection • 6W power consumption

IPSec (up to 5 tunnels), OpenVPN, GRE and PPTP secure traffic, and VRRP adds router redundancy.

Every unit can be managed from headquarters over HTTPS, SSH, SNMP v1/v2/v3, TR-069, LWM2M or SMS. Firmware can be upgraded over the air. The Linux-based Lantronix OS and SDK support custom applications in C, Shell script and LUA. Lantronix provides a product brief, user guide, quick start guide and software developer guide for the series.

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

Specifications

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)
I/O 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: 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
Rs485 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 I/O 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

Questions buyers ask

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.