Weboost 460045 User Manual

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A WILSON ELECTRONICS BRAND
Home Complete
Cellular Signal Booster
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Package Contents
Preparation
STEP 1-A & B: Connect Inside Antenna To Booster
STEP 2-A: Point Outside Antenna Toward Nearest Cell Tower
STEP 2-B: Mount Bracket To Outside Antenna
STEP 3: Route & Connect Cable To System
STEP 4: Power Up The Booster & Optimize The System
Measuring Booster Performance
Light Patterns
Troubleshooting
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Safety Guidelines
Specifi cations
Warranty
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Contents
Home
Complete
Booster
Booster &
Inside Antenna
Mounts
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Inside
Antenna
Outside Antenna
Bracket
Mount
Outside
Antenna
75’ & 60’
Cables
Cable Clips
& 2 Adhesive
Strips
Power
Supply
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Preparation
You Will Need (tools not included)
Make sure the following materials are prepared and ready for your installation.
3 to 4 hours
2 people (a person to help with antenna calibration)
Ladder
Phillips-head screwdriver
10mm open-end wrench or adjustable wrench
Drill (if routing cable through wall)
1.25”-2” diameter pole existing pole (or order #901117)
Recommended: Power Strip with surge protection
NOTE: These instructions will walk you through a “soft” install process to fi nd the optimal locations for the inside and outside antennas, then through the process of the permanent installation.
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Step 1-A & B: Connect Inside Antenna To Booster
Place the Inside Antenna where you need the greatest signal boost. Connect Inside Antenna cable to the supplied coax cable then to the bottom port on Home Complete Booster labeled ‘INSIDE’ and place Inside Antenna in weak signal area at least 18 inches away from booster.
NOTE: Do not connect booster to power until the system is fully installed.
Inside Antenna
Booster
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Step 2-A: Point Outside Antenna Toward Nearest Cell Tower
Point the Outside Antenna toward the nearest cell phone tower. To fi nd the nearest tower, use an app such as ‘Open Signal’. This is the most critical step of the installation process because it will determine the overall performance of the booster system. The greater the separation between the Inside and Outside Antennas, the better performance you will get from the booster.
Cell Tower
Outside Antenna
NOTE: The Outside Antenna must be at least 50 feet horizontal or 20 feet vertical from the Inside Antenna for best performance. Make sure the Inside Antenna and Outside Antennas are setup so they are facing away from each other.
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Step 2-B: Mount Bracket To Outside Antenna
Attach the Mount to the Outside Antenna and use the Bolts/Pole Bracket to attach to a pole.
Outside Antenna
Drip holes
face down
Pole
(1.25”-2.0”dia.)
Antenna Mount
Pole Bracket
NOTE: Mounting on existing roof exhaust pipe would be a good time-saver option. Watch out for power lines.
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Step 3: Route & Connect Cable To System
Connect the white RG-11 Cable to Outside Antenna and route cable into the home. All connections should be hand tightened only.
Outside Antenna
Booster
RG-11 Cable
Route cable to the Home Complete Booster and connect to port labeled ‘OUTSIDE’.
Outside
Antenna
Cell
Tower
Inside
Antenna
Booster
Inside Antenna
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Step 4: Power Up The Booster & Optimize The System
Plug the Power Supply into wall outlet then connect to the Booster.
Cell
Tower
Outside Antenna
RG-11 Cable
Outside
Antenna
Booster
to power
50 FEET HORIZONTAL OR 20 FEET VERTICAL DISTANCE
Booster
Power Supply
Inside Antenna
Inside Antenna
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(STEP 4 cont.)
After powering up your system, you are now ready to optimize your system.
Rotate the Outside Antenna in 1/4 turn increments, after each turn, unplug and reconnect the booster to power while observing the signal level on your cell phone from the Inside Antenna’s projected area. Secure the Outside Antenna in place, pointing in the direction that gives you the strongest signal.
After each rotation, observe signal level on your cell phone from the Inside Antenna’s projected area
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Measuring Booster Performance
How To Get Signal Strength As A Number
iPhone®
iPhone®
iOS 11 - current
Dial *3001#12345#* then press Call.
1 Hold down power button until you see 'Slide to
Power O '.
2 Then release the power button.
3 Hold the Home button until your main screen appears.
If you want to check 3G/1x but your iPhone is picking up 4G/ LTE signal, go to Settings>Cellular>Cellular Data Options>En­able LTE>Select O .
After you system is set up, you can go back to the dots signal by once again dialing *3001#12345#* then pressing call. When the menu comes back up, tap “phone” in the top left corner of your phone.
iOS 11 no longer displays the decibel (dBm) reading in ‘Field Test Mode’. Tip: Using the bar indicator on your cell phone can assist you in fi nding the strongest signal direction as well as placing calls in di erent locations. For changes/updates on
this issue, periodically go to weboost.com/signalstrength.
Android™
Settings > About Phone > Status or Network > Signal Strength or Network Type and Strength (exact options/wording depends on phone model).
iPhone is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
All Other Phones & Alternate Methods
Go to www.weboost.com/test-mode-instructions/
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(MEASURING BOOSTER PERFORMANCE cont.)
Signal Strength without Booster
Note here:
Signal Strength with Booster
Note here:
Compare Results
Having an accurate measurement of signal strength in decibels (dBm) is crucial when installing your system. Decibels accurately measure the signal strength you are receiving.
SIGNAL
STRENGTH
3G/1x
4G/LT E
EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR POOR DEAD ZONE
-70dBm
-90dBm
-71 to -85dBm
-91 to -105dBm
-86 to -100dBm
-106 to -110dBm
-101 to -109dBm
-111 to -119dBm
-110dBm
-120dBm
DID YOU KNOW a signal increase of just 3dB is 2 times the power and signal amplifi cation!
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Light Patterns
Solid Green
This indicates that your booster is functioning properly and there are no issues with installation.
Blinking Green, Then Red
Band has reduced gain. This indicates that one or more of the booster bands has reduced power due to a feedback loop condition called oscillation. This is a built in safety feature to prevent harmful interference with a nearby cell tower. If you are already experiencing the desired signal boost, then no further adjustments are necessary. If you are not experiencing the desired boost in coverage then refer to the Troubleshooting section.
Solid Red
Band has shutoff. This is due to a feedback loop condition called oscillation. This is a built in safety feature that causes a band to shut off to prevent harmful interference with a nearby cell tower. Refer to Troubleshooting section.
Blinking Green, Orange
Band has reduced gain. This indicates that one or more of the booster bands has reduced power due to overload from nearby cell tower. This is a built in safety feature to prevent harmful interference with a nearby cell tower. If you are already experiencing the desired signal boost, then no further adjustments are necessary. If you are not experiencing the desired boost in coverage then refer to the Troubleshooting section.
Solid Orange
Band has shutoff due to overload from nearby cell tower. Outside Antenna must be adjusted. Refer to Troubleshooting section.
Light O
If the Signal Booster’s light is off, verify your power supply has power.
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Troubleshooting
IF YOU ARE HAPPY WITH THE COVERAGE, THESE LIGHT ISSUES DON’T HAVE TO BE RESOLVED. YOUR CARRIER’S BAND HAS NOT BEEN AFFECTED.
FIXING ANY RED LIGHT ISSUES
This involves Solid Red & Blinking Green/Red lights.
Verify Outside Antenna faces away from the Inside Antenna. Un-plug and re-
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plug in power supply.
Verify the Inside Antenna is at least 18” from the Booster and pointed away
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from the Booster. Unplug and re-plug in power supply.
Tighten all cable connections (be sure to handtighten only, do NOT use tools).
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You may want to undo and redo the connection completely. Unplug and re­plug in power supply.
Increase the distance (horizontally or vertically) between the Outside and
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Inside antenna. Add included cable if needed. Un-plug and re-plug in power supply.
FIXING ANY ORANGE LIGHT ISSUES
This involves Solid Orange & Blinking Green/Orange lights.
Outside Antenna must be adjusted. Wait 10 seconds between adjustments for the lights to reset. Rotate the Outside Antenna away from the strongest cellular signal in small increments (45°) until the light turns green. Unplug and re-plug in power supply.
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Antenna Kit Options
The following accessories are certifi ed by the FCC to be used with the Home Complete Booster.
INSIDE FIXED
311135-40060
Panel w/60’ Wilson 400
311155-40060 Panel w/60’ Wilson 400 311135-582 Panel w/25’ RG-58 311155-0640
Panel w/40’ RG-6
301121-40010 Dome Antenna w/10’ Wilson 400 301151-0610
Dome Antenna w/10’ RG-6
309900-50N
2 Panel Antennas and a 50 Ohm 3-Way Splitter - 40’ Wilson400
309902-75F
2 Panel Antennas and a 75 Ohm 3-Way Splitter ­20’ RG-6
309903-75F
3 Panel Antennas and three 75 Ohm 2-Way Splitter
- 35’ RG-11
309904-75F
1 Panel Antenna and a 75 Ohm 2-Way Splitter - 30’ RG-58
309905-50N
3 Panel Antennas and three 50 Ohm 2-Way Splitter
- 10’ RG-174
311155-1170
Panel w/70’ RG-11
301151-1110
Dome Antenna w/10’ RG-11
311245-100100
4G Directional Antenna 311245 With 100’ LMR 100
304412-40010
Dome w/10’ Wilson 400
304412-5810
Dome Antenna w/10’ RG-58
304419-1110
Dome w/10’ RG-11
304419-17410
Dome Antenna w/10’ RG-174
304419-0610
Dome Antenna w/10’ RG-6
311244-1160
4G Panel Antenna w/60’ RG-11
311244-0630
4G Panel Antenna w/30’ RG-6
OUTSIDE FIXED
314411-40075
Wide Band Directional Antenna With 75’ LMR 400
314411-5825
Wide Band Directional Antenna With 25’ RG-58
314475-0630
Wide Band Directional Antenna With 30’ RG-6
301111-0675
Yagi Antenna 301111 With 75’ RG-6
301111-5850 Yagi Antenna 301111 With 50’ RG-58 311203-40020
Omni Directional Antenna (311203) With 20’ LMR 400
314453-5825 Panel Antenna With 25’ RG-58 311203-5820 Omni Directional Antenna (311203) With 20’ RG-58 311201-0620 Omni Directional Antenna (311201) With 20’ RG-6 301126
Mini-Mag Antenna With 12.5’ RG-174
301111-11140
Yagi 301111 With 140’ RG-11
311201-1120
Omni Directional Antenna 311201 With 20’ RG-11
314453-40075 Panel Antenna With 75’ LMR 400 314473-0640 Panel Antenna With 40’ RG-6 311141-0620 Grey Brick w/20’ RG-6 311141-1120 Grey Panel With 20’ RG-11 314473-1175
Panel Antenna With 75’ RG-11
314475-1175
Wide Band Directional Antenna With 75’ RG-11
301111-400170
Yagi Antenna 301111 With 170’ LMR 400
304421-1120
Omni Consumer 304421 With 20’ RG-11
304421-17410
Omni Consumer 304421 With 10’ RG-174
304421-0610 Omni Consumer 304421 With 10’ RG-6 304421-5810
Omni Consumer 304421 With 10’ RG-58
304422-40020
Omni Enterprise 304422 With 20’ LMR 400
304422-5810
Omni Enterprise 304422 With 10’ RG-58
304422-1120
Omni Enterprise 304422 With 20’ RG-11
311245-1175
4G Directional Antenna 311245 With 75’ RG-11
311245-100100 4G Directional Antenna 311245 With 100’ LMR 100 311245-40075
4G Directional Antenna 311245 With 75’ LMR 400
311245-0630 4G Directional Antenna 311245 With 30’ RG-6
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Safety Guidelines
To uphold compliance with network protection standards, all active cellular devices must maintain at least six feet of separation distance from Inside Panel and Dome antennas.
Use only the power supply provided in this package. Use of a non-weBoost product may damage your equipment.
The Signal Booster unit is designed for use in an indoor, temperature-controlled environment (less than 100 degrees Fahrenheit). It is not intended for use in attics or similar locations subject to temperatures in excess of that range.
RF Safety Warning: Any antenna used with this device must be located at least 8 inches from all persons.
AWS Warning: The Outside Antenna must be installed no higher than 10 meters (31’9”) above ground.
This is a CONSUMER device.
BEFORE USE, you MUST REGISTER THIS DEVICE with your wireless provider and have
your provider’s consent. Most wireless providers consent to the use of signal boosters. Some providers may not consent to the use of this device on their network. If you are unsure, contact your provider.
In Canada, BEFORE USE you must meet all requirements set out in ISED CPC-2-1-05.
You MUST operate this device with approved antennas and cables as specifi ed by the manufacturer. Antennas MUST be installed at least 20 cm (8 inches) from (i.e., MUST
NOT be installed within 20 cm of) any person.
You MUST cease operating this device immediately if requested by the FCC (or ISED in Canada) or licensed wireless service provider.
WARNING. E911 location information may not be provided or may be inaccurate for calls served by using this device.
This device may be operated ONLY in a fi xed location (i.e..may operate in a fi xed location only) for in-building use.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON REQUIREMENTS SET OUT IN ISED CPC-2-1-05, SEE BELOW:
http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf08942.html
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON REGISTERING YOUR SIGNAL BOOSTER WITH YOUR WIRELESS PROVIDER, PLEASE SEE BELOW:
Sprint: http://www.sprint.com/legal/fcc_boosters.html T-M obil e/Me troPCS: https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-9827 Verizon Wireless: http://www.verizonwireless.com/wcms/consumer/register-signal-booster.html AT&T: https://securec45.securewebsession.com/attsignalbooster.com/ U.S. Cellular: http://www.uscellular.com/uscellular/support/fcc-booster-registration.jsp
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Notes
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______ Specifi cations
Model Number 460045
FCC ID
IC
Connectors F-Female
Antenna Impedance 75 Ohms
Frequency 698-716 MHz, 729-746 MHz, 777-787 MHz, 824-894 MHz, 1850-1995 MHz, 1710-1755/2110-2155 MHz
Power output for single cell phone (Uplink) dBm
Power output for single cell phone (Downlink) dBm
Noise Figure 5 dB nominal
Isolation > 110 dB
Power Requirements 12 VDC
The term “IC” before the radio certifi cation number only signifi es that Industry Canada technical specifi cations were met.
Each Signal Booster is individually tested and factory set to ensure FCC compliance. The Signal Booster cannot be adjusted without factory reprogramming or disabling the hardware. The Signal Booster will amplify, but not alter incoming and outgoing signals in order to increase coverage of authorized frequency bands only. If the Signal Booster is not in use for fi ve minutes, it will reduce gain until a signal is detected. If a detected signal is too high in a frequency band, or if the Signal Booster detects an oscillation, the Signal Booster will automatically turn the power o on that band. For a detected oscillation the Signal Booster will automatically resume normal operation after a minimum of 1 minute. After 5 (fi ve) such automatic restarts, any problematic bands are permanently shut o until the Signal Booster has been manually restarted by momentarily removing power from the Signal Booster. Noise power, gain, and linearity are maintained by the Signal Booster’s microprocessor.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by weBoost could void the authority to operate this equipment.
700 MHz
Band12/17
25.14 24.69 25.06 25.15 25.16
700 MHz
Band12/17
12.8 12.2 12.2 12.43 12.17
700 MHz
Band13
700 MHz
Band13
Home Complete
4726A-460045
PWO460045
800 MHz
Band 5
800 MHz
Band 5
™
1700 MHz
Band 4
2100 MHz
Band 4
1900 MHz Band 25/2
1900 MHz Band 25/2
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2 YEAR WARRANTY
weBoost Signal Boosters are warranted for two (2) years against defects in workmanship and/or materials. Warranty cases may be resolved by returning the product directly to the reseller with a dated proof of purchase.
Signal Boosters may also be returned directly to the manufacturer at the consumer’s expense, with a dated proof of purchase and a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number supplied by weoost. weBoost shall, at its option, either repair or replace the product.
This warranty does not apply to any Signal Boosters determined by weBoost to have been subjected to misuse, abuse, neglect, or mishandling that alters or damages physical or electronic properties.
Replacement products may include refurbished weBoost products that have been recertified to conform with product specifications.
RMA numbers may be obtained by contacting Customer Support
DISCLAIMER: The information provided by weBoost is believed to be complete and accurate. However, no responsibility is assumed by weBoost for any business or personal losses arising from its use, or for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties that may result from its use.
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