Wilson Electronics 2B1401 Installation Manual

Signal Booster

Installation

Guide

Direct Connect

Signal Boosters

Contents:

How it Works ...................................1

Before Getting Started ............................2

In-Vehicle Wilson Installation

Outside Antenna ..............................3

Signal Booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Lightning Surge Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

In-Building Wilson Installation

Outside Antenna ..............................7

Signal Booster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Powering Up a Wilson Signal Booster ................8

Warnings and Recommendations ...................9

Guarantee and Warranty .........................10

Signal Booster Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back Cover

Wilson

®

Electronics, Inc.

Note: This manual contains important safety and operating information.

Please read and follow the instructions in this manual. Failure to do

so could be hazardous and result in damage to your Signal Booster.

Mini

Magnet

Dual-Band

(301113)

Magnet

Mount

Dual-Band

(301103)

NMO

Mount

Dual-Band

(301104)

Marine

Antenna

Dual-Band

(301130)

Trucker

Mount

Dual-Band

(301101)

800 MHz Yagi Cellular Antenna (301111)

1900 MHz Yagi PCS Antenna (301124)

800 MHz Yagi Cellular
Antenna (301129)

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Or email: [e-mail] Hours: 7am to 6pm MST.

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12v DC

Hardwire

Power Supply

(859905)

Installation Instructions for the Following Wilson Electronics Signal Boosters

Direct Connect 800/1900 MHz with GPS amplication – Model # 2B1401
FCC ID: PWO2B1401SA IC: 4726A-2B1401SA

The term “IC” before the radio certication number only signies that Industry Canada technical
specications were met.

Antenna Options and Accessories

How it Works

Wilson Electronics Signal Boosters are small, portable, bi-directional devices that deliver
service levels consistent with what would be expected in areas of high cell network
coverage. They amplify a weak or shadowed signal in mobile, marine, M2M and in-building
applications.

When using a Wilson Electronics Signal Booster in conjunction with Wilson Electronics
antennas, the outside antenna will collect the cell tower signal and send it through the
cable to the Signal Booster adapter. Cell phones and cellular data cards (laptops) then
communicate with the improved signal. When a cellular device transmits, the signal is

amplied by the Signal Booster and broadcasted back to the cell tower through the outside

antenna.

Lightning Surge Protector
75 Ohm (859902)

Lightning Surge Protector
50 Ohm (859988)

2

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Or email: [e-mail] Hours: 7am to 6pm MST.

Before Getting Started

This guide will help you properly install Wilson’s Direct Connect Signal Boosters in both
in-vehicle and in-building applications. It is important to read through all of the
installation steps for your particular application prior to installing any equipment.
Read through the instructions, visualize where all the equipment will need to be installed
and do a soft installation before mounting any equipment. If you have any questions
contact Wilson Electronics Technical Support at 866-294-1660.

Inside this Package

• Direct connect Signal Booster

• DC plug-in power supply

• 6’ inside antenna extension cable

Note: Products may vary due to product kit purchases.

Additional Required Equipment

• Outside antenna for in-vehicle or in-building use (required)

(NOTE: Specically tuned iDEN antennas available)

• Cell phone or data card specic external antenna adapter (required)

• AC/DC power supply (required for in-building use)

In addition to Dual-Band cellular signal amplication, the 811201 Dual-Band Direct
Connect Signal Booster incorporates GPS signal amplication. The amplied GPS

signal enhances the performance of any GPS applications which your phone may

support, including the E911 emergency location feature if your phone is so
equipped. In emergencies, E911 enabled phones provide caller location to 911

call centers.

Direct Connect
Signal Booster

6‘ inside
antenna

extension

cable

DC plug-in power

supply

3

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Or email: [e-mail] Hours: 7am to 6pm MST.

4

The outside antenna must be installed
vertically. Signal performance will be
degraded if the antenna is not vertical.

Run the antenna cable through the door to
the Signal Booster.

For a more professional looking installation,
run the antenna cable under the door seal.
Carefully pull down the door seal. Run the
cable through the seal and push the seal
back into place. This prevents constant
wear and tear on the cable as the door
opens and closes.

The antenna cable is small enough to easily
tuck under the door seal or plastic molding.

Optional Magnet-

Mount Antenna

Shown

Carefully
Pull Down
Door Seal

Run Cable

Under

Seal

Tuck Cable

Under Seal

Installing a Wilson Outside Antenna

To receive the best cell signal, select a location in the center of the vehicle’s roof at least 12
inches away from any other antennas and free of obstructions.

Follow the specic antenna installation instructions included with the outside antenna (sold

separately).

NOTE: See RF Safety Warnings (p. 9)

In-Vehicle

4

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Or email: [e-mail] Hours: 7am to 6pm MST.

Select a location to install the Signal
Booster that is away from excessive heat,
direct sunlight, moisture and that has proper
ventilation.

Recommended installation locations for
in-vehicle are:

• Under the seat

• In the trunk

• Under the dash

Run the cable from the outside antenna and
attach it to the connector labeled “Outside
Antenna” on the Signal Booster.

Installing a Wilson Signal Booster

Outside

Antenna

Signal Booster

DC Power

Supply

Cell Phone

Adapter

Warning: Do not plug in the DC Power
Supply until the Outside Antenna and
external adapter cables are attached to
the Signal Booster.

!

In-Vehicle

5

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NOTE: Depending on your
specic cell phone, the adapter
socket may be located beneath a
rubber plug.

Figure 1

In-Vehicle/In-Building

Installing a Wilson External Adapter

An external adapter is required to connect the cell phone or cellular data card to the Signal

Booster. The external adapter is cell phone/data card-specic and may be purchased

through a local retailer.

Refer to Wilson’s Adapter Guide to identify
the right adapter for your cell phone or
cellular data card. The adapter guide is
available through a local retailer or visit

www.WilsonElectronics.com.

The external adapter plugs into the included six-foot extension cable and directly into a
socket on the cell phone or cellular data card as shown in Figure 1. (NOTE: See the user’s

manual for your specic phone or data card to determine the socket location.)

Run the extension cable from the external adapter on the cell phone or cellular data card
and attach it to the connector labeled “Inside Antenna” on the Signal Booster.

Sample

external

adapter

6

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In-Vehicle/In-Building

951101

5’ Extension Cable RG58U
Low Loss Coax

951102

10’ Extension Cable RG58U
Low Loss Coax

951103

15’ Extension Cable RG58U
Low Loss Coax

951104

20’ Extension Cable RG58U
Low Loss Coax

952320

20’ Extension Cable Wilson 400
(9913 Equivalent)
Ultra Low Loss Coax

952330

30’ Extension Cable Wilson 400
(9913 Equivalent)
Ultra Low Loss Coax

952350

50’ Extension Cable Wilson 400
(9913 Equivalent)
Ultra Low Loss Coax

Extension Cable Chart

The following Wilson extension cables are available to help you customize your installation
for peak performance.

952375

75’ Extension Wilson 400
(9913 Equivalent)
Ultra Low Loss Coax

952400

100’ Extension Wilson 400
(9913 Equivalent)
Ultra Low Loss Coax

952302

2’ Extension Wilson 400
(9913 Equivalent)
Ultra Low Loss Coax
(N-Male to N-Male Ends)

951110

2’ Extension RG58U Low
Loss Coax (N-Male to FME­Female)

RG58U - FME connectors / 9913 - N connectors

Installing Lightning Protection

Install the Lightning Surge Protector (LSP) close
to the Signal Booster. Attach the cable from the
outside antenna to the surge protector. Using a
short length of low loss cable, attach one end to
the LSP and the other to the outside antenna.
Ensure the LSP is properly grounded. (For RG6
cable use #859988-75 Ohm, For 50 Ohm use Part
#859902).

From the
outside
antenna

Ground Wire

Lightning Surge
Protection

To the Signal Booster

7

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Or email: [e-mail] Hours: 7am to 6pm MST.

8

Installing a Wilson Signal Booster

Select a location to install the Signal Booster that is away from excessive heat, direct
sunlight, moisture and that has proper ventilation. Ensure the Signal Booster is installed
within six feet of where the cellular device will be used (to accommodate the six-foot
adapter extension cable). Run the cable from the outside antenna and attach it to the
connector labeled “Outside Antenna” on the Signal Booster. Connect the power supply
(sold separately) to the power input labeled “12V DC” on the Signal Booster.

Recommended installation locations for
in-building are:

• On a wall

• On the ceiling

• Near a power outlet

In-Building

Installing a Wilson Outside Antenna – In-Building

Select a location on the roof of the building to install the outside antenna that has the most
unobstructed line of sight to the cell tower.

A Yagi antenna must be installed horizontally with the elements vertical and the drip hole
on the bottom. Ensure there are three feet of clearance in all directions surrounding the
antenna.

Follow the specic antenna installation instructions included with the outside antenna.

Lightning protection is recommended for all in-building installations. Take extreme care to
ensure neither you nor the antenna come in contact with any electrical power lines.

To obtain maximum performance, the antenna should point toward the cell tower. Follow
the instructions included with the outside antenna.

Cell Tower

RF Signal

Yagi Outside Antenna

NOTE: See RF Safety Warnings (p. 9)