Advertisement
Quick Links
SolidRF E2
Operational Diagram
(How It Works)
Cell Phone Signal Booster
Package Contents
Manual
Page 2
Basic Signal Level
Knowledge
Page 3
Preparation
Page 4 - 7
Installation Step By Step
Page 8 - 16
Trouble Shooting
Page 17 - 26
Technical Specification
Warranty Information
Page 27
Safety Guidelines
Page 28
1
Advertisement
Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel
Related Manuals for SolidRF E2
Summary of Contents for SolidRF E2
- Page 1 SolidRF E2 Operational Diagram (How It Works) Cell Phone Signal Booster Package Contents Manual Page 2 Basic Signal Level Knowledge Page 3 Preparation Page 4 - 7 Installation Step By Step Page 8 - 16 Trouble Shooting Page 17 - 26...
- Page 2 Working Diagram (How It Works) The outdoor antenna catches the signal from the tower. Sends outside signal to the booster through a coax cable. The booster amplifies the signal then rebroadcasts the signal indoors to all mobile devices within range. The system also works in reverse;...
- Page 3 Signal transmission loss and power level Coverage area ability Note: FCC regulations limit the amplification of all cell phone boosters in order to prevent damage to the telecommunications infrastructure. Therefore, the maximum coverage area of a booster depends on the original power level of the signal captured by the outdoor unit. Notice: Not recommended when outdoor signal strength is less than -110dbm(3G/1x) or -120dBm(4G/LTE).
- Page 4 Preparation Find your cell tower nearby! There are a variety of resources available online, here is a third party website recommended. Use it to locate your nearest cell tower: www.cellmapper.net Note: This is very important step. If we use the wrong direction, we won't have good result.
- Page 5 Step 3:. Select Provider. You will find the cell tower around your house. Select Provider...
- Page 6 Step 4: Find your cell tower Click the red or green dot on the map that represents the base station, and the detailed information of the base station will be displayed. The first important information, you can see from the above four pictures, the coverage •...
- Page 7 Find The dBm Reading and Band Number On Your Phone Having an accurate measurement of signal strength in decibels (dBm) is crucial when installing your system. Decibels accurately measure the signal strength you are receiving. Note: Turn off your cell phone’s WiFi to ensure you are checking the cellular connection. The dBm reading will be refreshed every 30-60 seconds.
- Page 8 Test Installation We STRONGLY recommend doing a test installation before finalizing the installation. Doing a test installation of your cell phone booster ensures that you will get the optimal performance from your system. Step1: Select the Location for the Outside Unit Note:This is the most critical step and will determine the overall performance of the booster system.
- Page 9 Step 2: Temporarily Mount the Outside Antenna In addition to the four corners of the building, the chimney and the pole above the roof can also be selected. As long as the installation distance between indoor and outdoor antennas is maintained enough, satisfactory results can also be achieved. Use one of the three options to mount the outside antenna on your roof on the side of the house with the strongest signal.
- Page 10 Step3: Select the Location for the Inside Antenna In order to achieve the best signal coverage effect, there is a certain distance requirement between the indoor and outdoor units. Make sure the inside and outside units are facing away from each other. Minimum Required Separation Distance Between Indoor and Outdoor Antenna：...
- Page 11 Antenna mutual position( top view) Ensure the distance, keep indoor antenna in Ensure the distance, indoor antenna outside the blind area( the best solution). of blind area but it's at rear side of the outdoor antenna( good solution). Do not face the outdoor antenna to the Do not set the indoor antenna at the front indoor antenna.
- Page 12 Step4: Connect the System 1. Connect the outside antenna to the 60 feet 2. Connect the cable to “OUTSIDE” port RG6 cable, Secure the cable near the antenna. on the booste. Secure the cable near the antenna to prevent cable damage caused by wind shaking 4.
- Page 13 Step5: Evaluate the Effects Now that the booster is up-and-running, re-test the signal strength inside your home at • the same locations from Step 1. If the number is higher (dBm reading is closer to zero) than the original reading, your booster is working. If your signal is not stronger, check the LED lights on the booster and refer to the •...
- Page 14 Step6: Finalizing Outdoor Antenna Installation Once you have tested the performance of the signal booster and made all necessary adjustments, it’s time to finalize the installation. Outdoor Antenna Installation Make sure that the outside unit is mounted at least 3 feet away from any windows. Option A : Outside Roof Pole Mount Option B : Mounting on the side of (Best Choice) Use an existing pole to...
-
Page 15: On The Table
Step7: Finalizing Indoor Installation 1. Choose right position for the indoor antenna 2. Mount the booster • 1 feet away from any other metallic objects • Choose a ventilated and dry place • 3 feet away from any windows • Keep away from heat •... - Page 16 Caution Seal and Fix the Connector Secure the cable near the antenna to prevent cable damage caused by wind shaking Properly Handle Excess Cables If the coiled cable is too close to the antenna or booster, the system will be unstable. Make sure these coiled cables are more than 6 feet(2 meters) from the antenna or booster Make sure these excess coiled cables are more than 6 feet(2 meters) from the antenna or...
- Page 17 Trouble Shooting: Normal Working Status Indicator DC Power Indicator Correct functioning: • Status Light should be solid green after powered on. Power Light & Status Light The LED will light up after power on. Trouble Shooting: No Power Light On DC Power Indicator Off •...
- Page 18 Trouble Shooting: Panel Lights Flash or Solid Orange The panel indicator is flashing or solid on: Booster has CPU inside, it will do the “Oscillation” test every time after power on. When it detect the Oscillation is happening, it will lower the gain of the relative band 1dB. And then test again, see if the oscillation is cancelled.
- Page 19 Leak Signal Boosted Signal How does oscillation happened: Indoor antenna receive leak signal from the outdoor antenna; Booster amplify the signal and then transmit it to the outdoor antenna; Outdoor antenna broadcast the signal in the air, some of the signal back to indoor antenna become leak signal;...
- Page 20 Step 2: Outdoor antenna must be installed over the roof line The roof can block the signal coupling between the indoor and outdoor antennas, improve the stability of the system. Installing the outdoor antenna above the roof can form a large isolation area between the two antennas.
- Page 21 Cell tower 1 Cell tower 2 Cell tower No. 1 and No. 2 in the above picture, their signal received by outdoor antenna is the same. Step 4: Check whether there is a reflecting surface formed by a large object in front of the outdoor antenna Please understand that the physical properties of radio wave transmission are a bit like that of light.
- Page 22 Real case 1: Oscillation caused by signal reflection Basic information description The outdoor antenna is right facing the cell tower; There is a iron warehouse infront of the outdoor antenna, about 100 ft away from the outdoor antenna; Distance between the indoor and outdoor antenna is good enough;...
- Page 23 Real case 2: Oscillation caused by signal reflection Basic information description The outdoor antenna is right facing the cell tower; There is a big building infront of the outdoor antenna, about 100 ft away from the outdoor antenna; Distance between the indoor and outdoor antenna is good enough;...
- Page 24 Trouble Shooting: No Signal Improvement Follow the test method on page 13, if your signal doesn't improve at all. Please follow the steps below to find out the reason. Step 1. Check band number. Make sure your band number belongs to one of the following: band 12/5/2/25.
- Page 25 Trouble Shooting: The Signal Increase Was Not Obvious Step 2. Improve the receiving conditions of outdoor antenna. Trees will greatly attenuate wireless signals. If there are tall trees around your house. At the same time you can't find a stable signal above 2 bars(-90dbm), the outdoor antenna needs to be erected 60%(at least) to 80%(best) of the tree height(Never exceed the trees!).
- Page 26 Trouble Shooting: Frequent Customer Questions Q1. Can I add more cables? How long can the longest increase be? A: Please understand that more cables means more insertion loss, that will decrease the system gain, and will decrease the coverage area. So it will depend on how good your outdoor signal reception is.
-
Page 27: Warranty
Technical Specification WCDMA (band 8) (band 3) ( band1) Frequency Uplink 890-915 1710-1785 1920-1980 (MHz) Downlink 935-960 1805-1880 2110-2170 Gain Uplink Downlink Output power 20dBm(Uplink)/10±2dBm(Downlink) Noise figure <5dB In-band Flatness <9dB Weight 0.65Kg EIRP Impedance 50 ohm 5℉ to 140℉ (-15℃~60 ℃) Operating temperature Current ≦... - Page 28 Use only the power supply provided in this package. Use of a non-SolidRF product or accessory may result in damage to the equipment or components of the equipment. The inside unit is designed for use in an indoor, temperature-controlled environment (less than 100 degrees Fahrenheit).
Need help?
Do you have a question about the E2 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers