SolidRF Signal Plus Manual page 6

Step3: Select the Location for the Outside Unit
1. This is the most critical step and will determine the overall performance of the
booster system.
2. Using the same method described in Step 1, walk around the outside of your home
and test the signal strength. Determine where you have the strongest signal (the
dBm reading is closest to zero).
3. Generally, the strongest signal will be located on the side of your home facing the
nearest cell tower. Keep in mind, the signal strength at ground level may be different
from the signal strength at or above the roofline due to obstructions (trees, other
buildings, etc.) that block the incoming signal. In most situations, the strongest signal
is found about 15 feet above the ground on the side of your home facing the nearest
cell tower.
• The height of the outside antenna should never exceed the highest point of your
home. This is a precaution against damage and safety concerns caused by lightning
strikes to the outside unit.
• In order to achieve the best performance, try to maximize the distance between the
inside and outside antenna.
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Ensure that the outside antenna is pointed away from where you plan to install the
inside antenna. Self-oscillation may occur if the outside antenna is pointed over the
location of the inside antenna.
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