Nitro Overview
What is Nitro?
Nitro™ is a private broadband land mobile radio (LMR) solution provides commercial customers with outstanding voice quality and broadband data capabilities, while retaining the immediate and direct connection of LMR. Nitro™ is for commercial customers, delivering an end-to-end enterprise communications solution with premium voice communications and lightning-fast private broadband data.
With Nitro’s highly reliable broadband push-to-talk, voice conversations will sound clear and natural. Users will enjoy better indoor coverage for voice and data across their entire organization, enabled by incredibly fast private broadband data at twice the capacity* and up to four times the range* of Wi-Fi. Using the CBRS (Citizens Broadband Radio Service) spectrum, the Nitro solution provides commercial operations with simple deployment and management of their radio network and addresses the market need for a customized private network that delivers both voice and broadband data.
The new offering showcases Motorola Solutions’ commitment to providing customers with a complete suite of secure solutions that work across different bands of spectrum and network applications. Featuring push-to-talk, video feeds, enterprise security and workflow applications, as well as the first purpose-built radio to work on a CBRS network the SLN 1000 – Nitro enriches the MOTOTRBO portfolio with broadband capabilities that help LMR customers boost their existing LMR network. Customers can easily add new users to the network while still seamlessly communicating with existing LMR two-way radio users.
Nitro was developed to evolve with customers’ needs as the communications landscape evolves. Whether that means advanced LMR communications, future integrations of video surveillance, a secure operations center, or leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics, Nitro is ready to scale with any commercial operation.
*Based on 802.11a standard for 5.0 GHz Wi-Fi using similar channel bandwidths.
Does Nitro provide on-premise enterprise-grade private broadband?
Nitro offers broadband data speeds, so your teams can share information quickly and efficiently. And with up to four times the range of Wi-Fi, your people will be able to access the network from virtually anywhere on-site, using far fewer access points—whether they’re on densely packed factory floors, at busy airports or by the loading dock. Nitro also has twice the capacity of Wi-Fi, so you’ll be able to add more devices to the network without being constrained by low bandwidth or slow speeds. You’ll also be able to free your Wi-Fi for other purposes, like increased or enhanced guest access.
Is Nitro a cloud-based solution?
The Nitro core is in the cloud, so there’s barely any setup, management or space required. And the hardware is ready to go as soon as you are. All it needs is power and an internet connection.
Are managed services available for Nitro?
Adding Nitro to your current setup couldn’t be easier. Motorola Solutions designs, installs, manages and maintains the entire system for a monthly subscription. No up-front network costs or unexpected surprises. Just a seamless, complete service that combines secure, enterprise-grade broadband with consumer-grade usability
What is a Nitro SLN 1000 Portable Radio?
The SLN 1000 portable two-way radio is the first purpose-built OnGo radio. It delivers highly reliable broadband push-to-talk*, ensuring your voice conversations sound clear and natural. And its purpose-built design enables you to easily drive productivity, efficiency and safety.
Nitro Equipment
What is a Nitro SLX 2000 CBSD?
The small and elegant SLX 2000 Citizens Broadband Radio Service Device (CBSD) delivers excellent on-site coverage and is ideal for mounting to a ceiling or wall.
- OnGo 3.5 GHz network compatible
- Simple management through the Nitro Cloud Portal
- 4G LTE data speeds
- Simple deployment and installation
What is a Nitro SLX 4000 CBSD?
The easy-to-install SLX 4000 Citizens Broadband Radio Service Device (CBSD) delivers excellent indoor or outdoor coverage, and its compact design is ideal for mounting to a pole or wall.
- OnGo 3.5 GHz network compatible
- Simple management through the Nitro Cloud Portal
- 4G LTE data speeds
- Simple deployment and installation
What are Essential Services for Nitro?
Essential Services for Nitro are available for both devices and infrastructure.
Essential Services for Nitro Devices
With Essential Services for Nitro, you can keep your two-way radios secure and up-to-date. Essential Services provides software updates, technical support and hardware repair. Coverage is included with the purchase of your Nitro two-way radio, and can be extended past the coverage period for an additional subscription.
- Essential Services Key Components
- Software Updates
- Hardware Repair
- Technical Support
Essential Services for Nitro Infrastructure
With Essential Services for Nitro, you can keep your infrastructure secure and up-to-date. Essential Services’ five-year coverage includes advanced replacement for repair, software updates and technical support, and can be extended past the coverage period for an additional subscription.
- Essential Services Key Components
- Software Updates
- Hardware Repair
- Technical Support
Citizens Broadband Radio Service
What is Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS)?
CBRS, or the Citizens Broadband Radio Service, is 150 MHz of spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band. Ranging from 3550 – 3700 Mhz, this band has historically been used sparingly by U.S. federal government radar systems, a few fixed satellite receivers and wireless internet service providers. When looking for additional spectrum to manage the influx of new mobile users, the FCC identified the sparsely used band for broader use to free spectrum for shared wireless.
How does the CBRS Alliance work?
The CBRS Alliance is a group of more than 120 member companies who are dedicated to promoting LTE-based technology – branded as “OnGo” – as well as use cases and business opportunities.
What is OnGo?
The OnGo certification program enables the commercialization of OnGo architecture and ensures seamless interoperability across vendors.
Essential Services
What are Essential Services for Nitro?
Essential Services for Nitro are available for both devices and infrastructure.
Essential Services for Nitro Devices
With Essential Services for Nitro, you can keep your two-way radios secure and up-to-date. Essential Services provides software updates, technical support and hardware repair. Coverage is included with the purchase of your Nitro two-way radio, and can be extended past the coverage period for an additional subscription.
Essential Services Key Components
- Software Updates
- Hardware Repair
- Technical Support
Essential Services for Nitro Infrastructure
With Essential Services for Nitro, you can keep your infrastructure secure and up-to-date. Essential Services’ five-year coverage includes advanced replacement for repair, software updates and technical support, and can be extended past the coverage period for an additional subscription.
Essential Services Key Components
- Software Updates
- Hardware Repair
How do we update our Nitro software?
Essential Services for Nitro gives you access to MOTOTRBO certified and tested software updates via the Nitro Cloud Portal. Software updates protect your investment and provide access to new features as they are developed - expanding your capabilities beyond voice for increased productivity, reliability and safety.
How do you access technical support for Nitro?
Motorola Solutions’ Technical Support service provides telephone consultation for technical issues requiring Nitro knowledge and troubleshooting capabilities. Remote Technical Support is delivered through the Motorola Solutions Support Center (SSC) by a staff of technical support specialists skilled in diagnosis and swift resolution of radio performance and operational issues.
Motorola Solutions understands the importance of maintaining business-critical systems. That’s why it applies leading industry standards to record, monitor, escalate and report technical service calls from its customers.
What is the Essential Services coverage period for Nitro?
The coverage period for Nitro Essential Services is 3 or 5 years depending on the agreement you select.