Warnings And Recommendations; Frequently Asked Questions - Wilson Electronics SIGNALBOOST DT Installation Manual

Warnings and Recommendations

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Warning: Connecting the amplifi er directly to the cell phone with use of an adapter will damage the
cell phone.
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Warning: Attach the on-board antenna and connect the cradle antenna before powering up the
amplifi er.
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Warning: Use only the power supply provided in this package. Use of a non-Wilson product may
damage your equipment.
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Warning: RF Safety: A minimum separation distance of at least 8 inches must be maintained
between the antennas supplied with this amplifi er and all persons. A different antenna
may be used in place of the on-board antenna, provided that its gain does not exceed
15 dBi and it is separated by at least 8 inches form all persons. Antennas outside of
the building may have gains as high as 15 dBi, provided that a separation distance of
at least 30 inches is maintained between the antennas and all persons. Use of antennas
with higher than the above maximum gains and/or closer to people than the specifi ed
minimum distance is in violation of FCC regulations for which the offender is fully liable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of improvement in cell phone performance can I expect with the SIGNALBOOST™ DT?
The SIGNALBOOST™ DT's performance will depend somewhat on the strength of the cellular signal
outside your home or building. However, if you install the SIGNALBOOST™ DT in accordance with the
instructions in this guide, you can expect a signifi cant improvement in your ability to use your cell phone
or cellular data card indoors.
Where should I install my SIGNALBOOST™ DT to get the best coverage?
You should install the amplifi er in the area where you most need an improved signal. The farther you
are from the amplifi er, the less improvement you will experience. It is also important to install the cradle
antenna in a location where you have the strongest outside signal (see page 4). Also keep in mind the
distance between the amplifi er and the cradle antenna. You'll need at least 20 feet of separation to
prevent the start of oscillation, but you'll probably want to stay within the 50-foot length of the coax cable.
(Additional cable and the necessary connectors are available from your Wilson dealer, but using more
cable will result in some signal loss.)
Instead of placing the amplifi er on a desk or table, I'd rather attach it to a wall – will it still work OK?
Yes! Your SIGNALBOOST™ DT comes with a triangular wall bracket that allows you to mount the
amplifi er on a wall. Just be sure that the on-board antenna is positioned vertically and not at a right angle
to the wall (see page 9).
What color should the indicator light be showing?
Once the amplifi er is powered up, the indicator light should be green during normal operation.
The amplifi er indicator light is amber – what does that mean?
An amber light indicates that the amplifi er has reduced its gain because the cell phone or data card is too
close to it. Move farther away from the amplifi er when making a call or using your data card.
The amplifi er light is red – what does that mean?
A red light indicates oscillation between the on-board antenna and the cradle antenna. Increase
the separation between the amplifi er and the cradle antenna, then remove and reinsert the power
cable to reset the amplifi er. If the light remains red, repeat this procedure until the light is green.
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SIGNALBOOST™ DT Installation Instructions