Guarantee and Warranty ........................................ Back Cover
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Package Contents
Accesso ries packaged may n ot exactly match the be low photos due to dif ferent kit option s
SIGNALBOOST DT
Desktop Antenna
(301213)
Cradle Antenna Kit
Cradle Antenna
20’ RG6 coax cable
(311141 -0 620 )
Coax Cable
(30’ 950630)
AC Power Supply
6V / 2.5A
(Not included with some models)
(859912)
Included AccessoriesOptional Antenna Upgrade Kit
Kit 991171 Includes
1. Pole Mount
(Packet A)
2. Wall Mount
(Packet B)
3. Window Mount
Appearance of device and accessories may vary.
(Packet C)
31447 3-0 640
Pole Mo unt Panel
Antenna
40’ RG6 c able
Tools Required for Installation
Depending on your particular installation, you will need the following tools:
1. Pole mount - 10 mm open- end wrench or adjustable wrench
2. Wall mount or Rafter mount - Drill and 3/16 inch bit, Phillips-head screwdriver
Before Getting Started
Before you install your DT™ and start
enjoying improved cellular reception
in your home or ofce, please do the
following:
1. Read through all the installation
steps. This will help you know what to
4. Familiarize yourself with all materials
in your product package. This will
allow you to know which pieces are
referenced in the instructions.
5. Identify the location of your best
available cellular signal. See page 4.
6. Plan where to mount your antenna.
expect from start to nish.
2. Watch the YouTube video
demonstrating the DT Signal Boost
installation at: wilsonelectronics.com/
DTvideo.
3. Determine the best installation option
for your needs.
– Inside Window Mount Option - pg.5
– Outside Pole Mount Option - pg.6
(Best Option)
– Rafter Mount Option - pg.7
Cable
Connector
(971129)
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Find the Strongest Cellular Signal
Rotate in smallincrements
Before you install your DT signal booster,
you must determine the location of the best
available cellular signal. This will affect the
location of your Outside Antenna and will
help you get the best performance from
your DT. You can nd the strongest signal
outside your building, typically at the highest
point available, using any of the following
methods:
1. Best method:
Connect the Outside Antenna to the
DT signal booster, and the DT to the
Desktop Antenna. Have one person
outside (on the roof for best results)
rotate the Outside Antenna with a
second person inside the building near
the Desktop Antenna watching the
signal strength on a phone. This allows
you to read the signal strength from
nearby cell towers.
a. The person inside should have
the phone in test mode so the
numerical signal strength can be
read. This is more accurate than
the bar indicator. Go to www.
wilsonelectronics.com/test-modeinstructions for help in nding the
test mode for your phone.
b. The person on the roof should turn
the Outside Antenna 45 degrees
at a time. Allow 30 seconds for the
phone to register with each turn.
Rotate in small
increments
d. Once you have determined which
direction provides the strongest
outside signal, you can install the
Outside Antenna in that general
direction.
2. Good methods:
a. Place calls from several locations
outside your building. As you move
to different locations, note where
you get the best reception.
b. If you have a smart phone, you
can download apps that help you
identify locations of cell phone
towers or the strongest signal. Go
to the App Store and search for
“cell signal” to nd available apps
for your device.
3. Acceptable method: Check the bar
indicator on your cell phone display
and note where the signal appears
the strongest. (Note: cell phone bars
are only an approximation of signal
strength and vary from phone to
phone.) Phones can take up to 30
seconds to reset to a new reading. Be
patient and repeat your signal check
several times.
c. The person inside should note the
readings on the phone with each
turn. Signal readings usually appear
as a negative number. The closer the
number gets to zero, the stronger the
signal (for example, -86 dB would be
a moderately good reading while -55
dB would be an excellent reading,
and -110 dB would be a weak, or
unusable signal).
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For additional instructions on nding
the strongest cellular signal, watch the
installation video at: wilsonelectronics.com/
DTvideo
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Quick Install - Inside Window
Mount Option
Additional installation options on pg. 6-12
Find the Strongest Cellular Signal
(See page 4 for suggested methods.)
Ready to Install
Inside Window Mount
1. Select a location on the inside of a
window as high as possible and at
least 20 feet from where the DT will
be located. Note that this distance
typically requires the window mount
to be in a different room from where
you will locate the DT and Desktop
Antenna. The window should face
roughly in the direction of the
strongest cellular signal (see section
headed “Find the Strongest Cellular
Signal” on page 4).
4. Insert the Outside Antenna into the
cradle.
5. Connect the supplied coax cable to
the antenna lead cable on the Outside
Antenna.
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3. Insert the suction cups included in
Packet C into the holes on the Outside
Antenna cradle using a twisting
motion. Press the suction cups onto
the window in the desired location.
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6. Route the cable as desired to the
location of the DT. If you need to
connect both coax cables, use the
Cable Connector provided.
7. Connect the coax cable to the DT.
Connect the Desktop Antenna to the
DT.
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8. Connect the DT to a surge protected AC
Rotate in smallincrements
power strip with at least a 1000 Joule
rating. If your DT is working correctly, the
lights will be green.
If the lights are orange or red, see
the “Troubleshooting” section on
page 9.
NOTE:
Modern energy efcient dual-
pane windows with coatings will
weaken the cellular signals as
they pass through because of a
metal oxide lm applied during
manufacturing. If you have dual-
pane windows with energy efcient
coatings, we recommend one
of the other mounting options if
your performance is not to your
satisfaction.
Installation Options
Outside Pole Mount
(Best Option)
1. Select a location on the roof where the
Outside Antenna can be mounted on
a pole maintaining at least 20 feet of
vertical or horizontal separation from the
inside Desktop Antenna.
Place the desktop signal
antenna directly beneath the
placement of the Outside
Antenna location
At least 20 feet of vertical
or horizontal separation
from the desktop antenna
is needed
2. Find an existing pole or obtain a
pole of 1 to 2 inches in diameter.
Mounting hardware to attach the pole
to the roof can be purchased from a
hardware store or you can purchase
a Wilson’s pole mount accessory kit,
part #901117. Install the pole in the
desired location.
3. Using the hardware in Packet A,
insert the U-bolt through the holes in
the Outside Antenna. Slide one half of
the bracket assembly onto the U-bolt.
4. Fit the assembly onto the pole in your
desired location by sliding the second
half of the bracket onto the U-bolt and
securing it with the lock washers and
nuts provided. Be sure the cradle is at
the desired height and rotated toward
the strongest cellular signal before
tightening the nuts.Do not over tighten.
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5. Connect the supplied coax cable to
the antenna lead cable on the Outside
Antenna.
6. Route the cable as desired to the
location of the DT. If you need to
connect both coax cables, use the Cable
Connector provided. Secure the cable
with ties as needed (ties not provided).
Rafter Mount
1. Select a location in the building’s rafters
where the Outside Antenna can be
mounted directly above the Desktop
Antenna with at least 20 feet vertical
or horizontal separation. The location
should allow you to mount the Outside
Antenna roughly in the direction of the
strongest cellular signal.
Mount in the general
direction of the strongest
cellular signal
4. Route the cable as desired to the
location of the DT. If you need to
connect both coax cables, use the
Cable Connector provided.
Additional Considerations
Whichever installation you choose,
keep the following guidelines in mind to
maximize your signal strength:
1. Always turn the Outside Antenna so
the Wilson logo is toward the strongest
cellular signal. The strength of the
signal at the Desktop Antenna (and
therefore, how far it will transmit a signal)
is dependent upon the signal strength
at the Outside Antenna. Be sure to
maximize the strength at the Outside
Antenna.
Rotate in small
increments
Mount at least
20 feet apart
2. Maintain a distance of at least 20 feet
from the Outside Antenna to the DT
unit.
2. Mount the cradle antenna bracket to
the rafter using the four screws and
four washers provided in Packet B
Minimum separation
of 20 feet
(pre-drill if necessary.)
3. Connect the supplied coax cable to
the antenna lead cable on the Outside
Antenna.
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If possible, place the Desktop
Signal Antenna directly beneath the
placement of the Outside Antenna
location. This creates a maximized
signal zone within the room where the
Desktop Antenna remains.
Place the desktop signal
antenna directly beneath the
placement of the Outside
Antenna location
At least 20 feet of vertical
or horizontal separation
from the desktop antenna
is needed
3. Keep the DT and the Desktop
Antenna at least 18 inches away
from each other with the Wilson logo
on the Desktop Antenna facing away
from the DT.
Minimum separation
of 18 inches
4. Do not face the Outside Antenna and
the Desktop Antenna toward each
other. This can cause the DT to show
red lights and shut down, preventing
oscillation or feedback (see
troubleshooting on pg. 9). In other
words, the Wilson logos on the
Outside Antenna and the Desktop
Antenna should always be facing
away from each other.
5. If you do not know how to mount
hardware or run coax cable through
walls, ceilings and oors, get help from
one of Wilson’s certied installers at
www.wilsonelectronics.com/installers
or from a qualied contractor or
electrician. You can also try the Inside
Window Mount option (pg.5), which
may be sufcient for your needs.
Recommended: Lightning Surge
Protector (Sold Separately, part #859992)
We recommend you install the Lightning
Surge Protector (LSP) close to the
DT. Attach the cable from the Outside
Antenna to the surge protector and
ground the surge protector.The LSP is
sold separately (refer to page 15).
Ground
Wire
DT and Desktop Antenna
Placement
Important notice: Connect your DT AC
Power Supply to a surge protected AC
power strip with at least a 1000 Joule
rating. Failure to do this will void your warranty in the event of a power surge or
lightning strike.
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1. Select a location for the DT that is
away from excessive heat, direct
sunlight, and moisture and has proper
ventilation. Recommended locations
include on a shelf, in a closet, on a
desk or behind it. Be sure the location
is near a power outlet. To ensure
proper ventilation, keep other objects
at least six (6) inches away.
2. Attach the coax cable from the
Outside Antenna to the DT at the
connector labeled “Outside Antenna.”
DO NOT
face the Outside Antenna and
the Desktop Antenna toward
each other
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3. Attach the Inside Antenna to the
connector labeled “Inside Antenna.”
4. Ensure the Inside Antenna is facing
away from both the DT and the
Outside Antenna.
Note
Face Inside Antenna
away from DT and
Outside Antenna
5. Plug in the power supply to the DT
at the input marked “Power” (next to
the “Outside Antenna” connector).
Plug the power supply into a surge
protected AC power strip with at least
a 1000 Joule rating.
6. Check the lights on top of the DT.
Two green lights mean you have good
signal. If you do not have green lights,
see the following Troubleshooting Tips.
Troubleshooting &
Understanding Lights
The DT includes two indicator lights, one
for each band (for more information about
the frequency bands used by your cell
service provider visit wirelessadvisor.com.)
All indicator lights will be green, orange
or red.
Green indicates the unit is powered
and working properly. You always
want the lights to be green.
Red indicates the DT has shut down to
prevent oscillation (feedback).
Orange indicates the DT is
overloaded because it is too close to
a cell tower.
Note: All red light issues must be resolved
before orange light issues.
Fixing Red Light Issues
If any lights on the DT are red try 1 or more
of the following:
a) Make sure all connections are tight.
b) Reduce the gain of the DT by rotating
the gain control knob corresponding
with the red light. This is done by
turning the knob counter-clockwise in
small increments, waiting 5 seconds
between each adjustment for the DT
to reset. Continue this adjustment
until the light turns green.
Wait 5 seconds
between each
adjustment
IMPORTANT NOTE: Reducing the
gain decreases the inside coverage
area. If the amount of coverage area is
sufcient when the green light comes
on, your installation is complete.
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c) You need to increase the distance
between the Outside Antenna and
the Desktop Antenna by moving them
horizontally and/or vertically farther
apart making sure they are not facing
towards each other.
Increase horizontal
and/or vertical
distance
If the light is green after separating
the antennas, increase the gain
until the red light comes on. Then
slightly decrease the gain until the
green light appears. This ensures
maximum coverage.
d) If your coverage area is still too small
after separating the antennas, contact
the Wilson Electronics Technical
Support Team for assistance: 866294-1660.
Fixing Orange Light Issues
If any lights on the DT are orange:
a) Turn down the gain control until you
get a green light.
Wait 5 seconds
between each
adjustment
b) If the gain is not adequate for good
coverage, turn the Outside Antenna
away from the strongest cellular
signal in small increments until the
light turns green.
Turn Away
If the lights will not respond, turn the
gain down in 5 dB increments and move
the Outside Antenna. Continue to adjust
the gain and antenna positions until the
light turns green.
c) If the light remains orange, contact
the Wilson Electronics Technical
Support Team for assistance: 866294-1660.
Fixing Blinking Red & Orange Light
Issues
If one or more of the lights on Signal
Booster are blinking red and orange,
it indicates that the Signal Booster is
experiencing extreme receiver overload
and has shutoff.
a) Turn away Outside Antenna from
the cell tower until lights no longer
ash. If needed, contact Wilson
Electronics Technical Support Team
for assistance.
Turn Away
Fixing Blinking Red Light Issues
If one or more of the lights on Signal
Booster are blinking red, this means that
the Signal Booster has shutoff.
a) Increase the distance between
the cellular device and the Inside
Antenna.
Lights Off
If one or more of the lights on Signal
Booster are off verify power to your surge
protected power strip. If power and lights
are still off this means that the gain has
been turned all the way down and the
band is in Power Save Mode. Increase
the gain until the light turns on. If there
are bands that are not being used in
the local coverage area, this will reduce
enegy consumption.
NOTE: The DT can be reset by
disconnecting and reconnecting the power
supply.
For additional descriptions on
troubleshooting, see the install video at:
wilsonelectronics.com/DTvideo.
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Additional FAQ:
What hours can I contact tech support?
Technical Support can be reached from 7:00am
to 6:00pm MST, by calling (866-294-1660), or by
email, at tech@wilsonelectronics.com.
How does weather affect the performance of
my Outside Antenna?
Water vapor (e.g. rain, fog, snow or other
precipitation) creates an effective lter to cellular
signal. In times of heavy precipitation, you may
see less performance.
What’s the difference between the 800 MHz
and the 1900 MHz bands? How do I know
which MHz band my cell phone uses?
The DT works with all major North American
cellular providers on the 800 & 1900 MHz
frequencies. Traditionally, 800/1900MHz are
associated with voice and 3G data; while 700MHz
and 1700/2100MHz are associated with 4G data.
For more detail, refer to
wirelessadvisor.com.
Why do I need to maintain at least 20 feet of
separation, but no more than 50 feet? OR
Why do I need to create so much distance
between the antennas?
Antennas connected to a booster create a sphere
of signal. When these sphere’s overlap, a
condition called oscillation occurs. This oscillation
can be thought of as noise, which causes the
booster to shut down to prevent damage from
occurring. The best way to keep these spheres
of signal from creating noise is to maintain
separation between your inside and Outside
Antennas. However – as any cable has loss,
we recommend that you try to minimize the total
separation to keep within the range of 20-50 feet.
United States Carrier Frequency Use
We recommend visiting www.wirelessadvisor.com for information regarding the frequency band used by
your cell service provider in a specic geographical location.
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Signal Booster Specifications
SIGNALBOOST™ DT™ Specifications
Model Number460005
Outside antenna connectorsF-Female / SMA-Female
Outside antenna impedance75 / 50 Ohms
Inside antenna connectorsSMA
Inside antenna impedance50 Ohms
Dimensions6.5 x 4.25 x 1.75 inch (16.5 x 10.7 x 4.4 cm)
Weight0.47 lbs (0.213 kg)
Frequency824-894 MHz / 1850-1990 MHz
Power output800 MHz1900 MHz
Noise Figure (typical)3.5 dB nominal / 6 dB nominal
Isolation (uplink/downlink)> 90 dB
Power Requirements110-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz, 8 W
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 five 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 off on that band. For a detected oscillation the Signal Booster will automatically resume normal operation
after a minimum of 1 minute. After 5 (five) such automatic restarts, any problematic bands are permanently shut off 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.
Power output for single cell phone (uplink) dBm24.922.5
Power output for single received channel (downlink) dBm-2.2-2.1
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Safety Guidelines
WARNI NG: To uphold c ompliance with network p rotection st andards, all a ctive cellul ar devices mus t maintain
WARNI NG: Conn ecting the Si gnal Booster d irectly to the c ell phone with use of an adapter w ill damage the
WARNI NG: Use only the power supp ly provided in t his package. Us e of a non-Wils on Electron ics product
WARNI NG: The Si gnal Booster u nit is designe d for use in an indo or, temperature -contro lled environ ment
WARNI NG: Take care to en sure that neither you nor the po le comes near a ny power lines dur ing installa tion.
RF SAFETY WARNING: A ny antenna used w ith this devic e must be locat ed at least 8 inches from all per sons.
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.
You MUST operate this device with approved antennas and cables as specified by
the manufacturer. Antennas MUST be installed at least 20 cm (8 inches) from any
person.
You MUST cease operating this device immediately if requested by the FCC or a
licensed wireless service provider.
WARNING. E911 location information may not be provided or may be inaccurate
for calls served by using this device.
at least 6 fe et of separation distance from Panel and Do me antennas and 4 feet of separati on
distance from Desktop antennas.
cell phone.
may damage your equipment.
(less than 150 degrees Fah renheit). It is not intended for us e in attics or s imilar locat ions subjec t
to temperatures in exces s of that range.
This devi ce complie s with Part 15 of FCC r ules. Opera tion is subjec t to two condi tions: (1) This device m ay 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 Wilson Electronics could void the authority
to opera te this equipme nt.
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Lightning
Surge Protector
(sold separately)
To Outside
Antenna
Ground Wire
(not included)
To Signal Booster
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RECOMMENDED: INSTALLING THE LIGHTNING SURGE PROTECTOR
(SOLD SEPARATELY)
INSTALL THE LIGHTNING SURGE PROTECTOR (LSP) CLOSE TO THE SIGNAL
BOOSTER. ATTACH THE CABLE FROM THE OUTSIDE ANTENNA TO THE
SURGE PROTECTOR. ENSURE THE LSP IS PROPERLY GROUNDED.
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30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
All Wil son Electroni cs products a re protected by W ilson Electro nics 30- day money-bac k guarantee. If fo r any
reason t he perform ance of any produc t is not accept able, simply ret urn the produc t directly to th e reseller with a
dated pro of of purchase.
2-Year Warranty
Wilson E lectronic s Signal Booste rs are warrante d for two (2) years aga inst defects in wo rkmanship an d/or material s.
Warrant y cases may be res olved by returni ng the product di rectly to the re seller with a dat ed proof of purch ase.
Signal B oosters may als o be returned dir ectly to the manu facturer at the c onsumer’s expe nse, with a dated p roof of
purcha se and a Returned M aterial Autho rization (RM A) number suppl ied by Wilson Elec tronics. Wi lson Electro nics
shall, at i ts option, eith er repair or repl ace the produc t. Wilson Elec tronics wil l pay for deliver y of the repaired o r
replac ed product bac k to the original c onsumer if locat ed within the co ntinental U.S.
This war ranty does not a pply to any Signal B oosters deter mined by Wilson E lectronic s to have been subjec ted to
misuse, abuse, neglect, or mishandling that alters or damages physical or electronic properties.
Failure to u se a surge protec ted AC Power Strip wi th at least a 1000 J oule rating wi ll void your warra nty.
RMA num bers may be obtain ed by contacti ng Techni cal Suppor t at 866-29 4-1660.
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 five 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 off on that band. For a detected oscillation the Signal Booster will automatically resume normal operation after a minimum of 1
minute. After 5 (five) such automatic restarts, any problematic bands are permanently shut off 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.
Disclaimer: The in formation prov ided by Wilson Elec tronics, LLC is be lieved to be complete a nd accurate. However, no
responsibility is assumed by W ilson Electron ics, LLC for any busine ss or personal los ses arising from i ts use, or
for any infr ingements of paten ts or other rights o f third parties t hat may result from i ts use.