NTC-500 5G Industrial IoT Router GETTING STARTED This quick start guide will help to get you up and running with your new NetComm NTC-500 router. Further advanced configuration can be found in NTC-500 User Manual. WHAT YOU’LL NEED Depending on your chosen setup you may need certain components to configure your device correctly, such as: ›...
NTC-500 5G Industrial IoT Router DEVICE OVERVIEW NO. INTERFACE DESCRIPTION Two-way terminal block Connect power source wires here. Power wires may be terminated connector on optional terminal block and connected to DC input jack. Refer to the Installing your router section for further information. Factory Reset Button Press and hold for less than 5 seconds to reboot to normal mode.
NTC-500 5G Industrial IoT Router LED INDICATORS The NTC-500 uses nine LEDs to display the current system and connection status. CUSTOM SIGNAL NAME COLOUR STATE DESCRIPTION Power off Power Blinking Router starting up Power on No SIM detected Blinking SIM error SIM installed and working No 4G connection 4G Network...
NTC-500 5G Industrial IoT Router INSTALLING YOUR ROUTER 1. INSERT THE SIM CARD Before inserting the SIM card, examine the SIM for signs of damage or deformation that could prevent it being safely inserted or cause it to become stuck in the router. Examine the gold contact points of the SIM for signs of wear or damage that may prevent it from working correctly.
NTC-500 5G Industrial IoT Router 2. ATTACH ANTENNAS The router is fitted with four SMA female antenna connectors. Attach antennas fitted with a SMA male connector by turning them in a clockwise direction. Refer to the Device Overview section for the antenna socket layout. Rotate Clockwise For best performance, align the...
NTC-500 5G Industrial IoT Router 3. MOUNT THE ROUTER Choosing a location Try to mount your router in a location that is both aesthetically pleasing and will provide the best possible signal strength with your chosen antennas. If you find the signal strength is weak, try adjusting your antennas (if adjustable), mounting them differently or changing their orientation.
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NTC-500 5G Industrial IoT Router DIN Rail mounting bracket The DIN rail mounting bracket offers multiple options to mount your router. 4 x mounting holes allow you to secure the DIN bracket to a wall, using a minimum of two screws (3.5mm diameter). V Bend allows you to snap the DIN bracket onto the middle of a DIN rail rather than sliding it onto the end.
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NTC-500 5G Industrial IoT Router Clip the router into the bracket as follows:...
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NTC-500 5G Industrial IoT Router Wall mounted via DIN bracket Ceiling mounted via DIN bracket...
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NTC-500 5G Industrial IoT Router Pole mounted via DIN bracket Desk Mount...
NTC-500 5G Industrial IoT Router 4. CONNECT THE POWER Connect power to your router using one of the following options: DC power using the optional DC power supply DC power 8 – 40V using a field terminated power source Connecting the power: Remove the attached green terminal block from your router and insert the wires from the power supply or power source into the terminal block.
NTC-500 5G Industrial IoT Router 5. ACCESSING THE ROUTER WEB INTERFACE First, connect one end of the included Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the router and the other end to an Ethernet port on your computer. Open a web browser and navigate to https://192.168.1.1/ The web user interface is displayed.
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NTC-500 5G Industrial IoT Router Configure as a new device To configure as a new device: Select I want to configure this as a new device then select the OK button. The New Passwords page is displayed. Enter a new password in each field for each account. There are three system management accounts (root, admin and user) as well as the SSH account.
NTC-500 5G Industrial IoT Router Logging in To log in to the router, enter the login username (root or user) and the password that you configured during the initialization process. 6. UNLOCK THE SIM CARD If the inserted SIM is PIN locked, upon login a dialog is displayed informing you that you must unlock the SIM before use.
NTC-500 5G Industrial IoT Router In the Current PIN field, enter the SIM PIN, then in the Confirm Current PIN field, enter the SIM PIN again. If you do not want to enter the SIM PIN each time the router reboots, select the Remember PIN option.
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NTC-500 5G Industrial IoT Router In the APN field, enter the APN name that your carrier requires for a mobile broadband connection. If required, enter the username into the Username field, and the password into the Password field. Select the Save button to apply the profile. The connection profile is now configured.
NTC-500 5G Industrial IoT Router SAFETY AND PRODUCT CARE ELECTRICAL SAFETY ACCESSORIES Only use approved accessories. Do not connect with incompatible products or accessories. Connection to a car Seek professional advice when connecting a device interface to the vehicle electrical system. DISTRACTION Operating machinery Full attention must be given to operating the machinery in order to reduce the risk of...
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NTC-500 5G Industrial IoT Router Do not drop, throw or try to bend your device or its accessories. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or aerosols to clean the device or its accessories. Do not paint your device or its accessories. Do not attempt to disassemble your device or its accessories, only authorized personnel must do so.
NTC-500 5G Industrial IoT Router Small Children Do not leave your device and its accessories within the reach of small children or allow them to play with it. They could hurt themselves or others, or could accidentally damage the device. Your device contains small parts with sharp edges that may cause an injury or which could become detached and create a choking hazard.
NTC-500 5G Industrial IoT Router FAULTY AND DAMAGED PRODUCTS Do not attempt to disassemble the device or its accessory. Only qualified personnel should service or repair the device or its accessory. If your device or its accessory has been submerged in water or other liquid, punctured, or subjected to a severe fall, do not use it until you have taken it to be checked at an authorized service center.
NTC-500 5G Industrial IoT Router Aircraft Switch off your wireless device whenever you are instructed to do so by airport or airline staff. Consult the airline staff about the use of wireless devices on board the aircraft, if your device offers a ‘flight mode’ this must be enabled prior to boarding an aircraft. Interference in cars Please note that because of possible interference to electronic equipment, some vehicle manufacturers forbid the use of devices in their vehicles unless an external...
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