Wilson Electronics Signal Booster 801247 User Manual

™

Cellular Signal Booster

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IT IS VERY IMPORTANT

! !

FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY IN THE EVENT OF A POWER SURGE OR LIGHTNING STRIKE.

TO POWER YOUR SIGNAL BOOSTER USING A SURGE PROTECTED AC POWER STRIP WITH AT LEAST A 1000

JOULE RATING.

THE SIGNAL BOOSTER UNIT IS DESIGNED FOR USE IN AN INDOOR, TEMPERATURECONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT (LESS

THAN 150 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT). IT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN ATTICS OR SIMILAR LOCATIONS SUBJECT TO TEMPERATURES IN EXCESS OF 150°F.

Installation Instructions for the Following Wilson Electronics Signal Booster:

SignalBoost™ DT Adjustable Gain In-Building Wireless 800/1900 MHz SmarTech Model # 460005 FCC ID: PWO460005

™ Signal Booster

Contents

Package Contents ......................................................3

Optional Accessories ...................................................3

Before Getting Started ..................................................3

Find the Strongest Signal ................................................4

Quick Install - Inside Window Mount Option ................................5

Installation Options .....................................................6

Outside Pole Mount (Best Option) ......................................6

Rafter Mount .......................................................7

Additional Considerations ...............................................7

DT™ and Desktop Antenna Placement .....................................8

Troubleshooting & Understanding Lights ...................................9

Additional FAQ ........................................................11

Signal Booster Specifications ...........................................14

Safety Guidelines & Recommendations ...................................15

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 Accessories Optional 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 ofce, 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 small increments

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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WAIT 30

SECONDS

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.

Cradle Antenna placement

2. Clean the area on the glass with the alcohol prep pad included in Packet C.

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.

twist through

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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