Wilson Electronics weboost DRIVE REACH FLEET Installation Manual

Wilson Electronics weboost DRIVE REACH FLEET Installation Manual

Professional vehicle cell phone signal booster kit

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A WILSON ELECTRONICS BRAND
DRIVE REACH FLEET
PROFESSIONAL VEHICLE CELL PHONE
SIGNAL BOOSTER KIT
®
Installation Guide
Use our
weBoost App to guide you through the installation.
See inside page for more details.
weboost.com
1-866-294-1660
NEED HELP?

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  • Page 1 A WILSON ELECTRONICS BRAND DRIVE REACH FLEET PROFESSIONAL VEHICLE CELL PHONE SIGNAL BOOSTER KIT ® Installation Guide Use our weBoost App to guide you through the installation. See inside page for more details. weboost.com 1-866-294-1660 NEED HELP?
  • Page 2 Download the weBoost App Download the weBoost App Use our app to guide you through setting up a weBoost cell phone signal booster in your home, business, or vehicle. Boost every network, including 5G, right away. Videos to guide you Antenna positioning guide Before and after cell through installation...
  • Page 3 ______ Index Package Contents Drill Cable Entry Hole To Your Vehicle STEP 1: Mount NMO Outside Antenna STEP 2: Mount In-Vehicle Antenna STEP 3: Hardwiring To Power STEP 4: Connect Coax Cables To Booster STEP 5: Connect Power Supply To Booster STEP 6: Light Patterns Troubleshooting...
  • Page 4 ________ Package Contents Outside NMO In-Vehicle Power Supply, Drive Reach Antenna Antenna + Hardwire Power Booster Connector Supply & In-line & Bracket Mounting Cable Fuse Holder Optional Antenna Protective Tape O-Ring Lubricant Extension Cable For Installation Packet PROFESSIONAL VEHICLE SIGNAL BOOSTER KIT DRIVE REACH FLEET...
  • Page 5 ______ Step 1: Drill Cable Entry Hole To Your Vehicle Identify a location for the NMO outside antenna on the top of your vehicle that is: • Near the center of the roof • At least 12 inches away from any other antennas •...
  • Page 6 ______ (STEP 1 cont.) After completing the ‘soft install’ and identifying NMO outside antenna location: Place the protective tape on the vehicle surface vehicle in the desired location. protective tape Using a 3/4” hole saw, drill a hole in the center of the protective tape.
  • Page 7 ______ Step 2: Mount NMO Outside Antenna After hole has been drilled, insert NMO mounting cable through (connector end first) and remove collar. Position threads of the cable mount above vehicle surface. Apply included silicone grease to the o-ring on the collar then screw the collar to the base mount to seal opening.
  • Page 8 ______ (STEP 2 cont.) Before attaching the antenna, apply a thin layer of silicone grease to the antenna o-ring, and to the threads of the NMO mount. Screw the antenna onto the NMO mount and hand tighten into place. NOTE: DO NOT apply silicone grease to the antenna pin contact surface. apply silicone grease screw on NMO Antenna...
  • Page 9 ______ Step 3: Mount In-Vehicle Antenna Identify a place to mount the in-vehicle antenna, either on the side of the seat or on the dash and mount. The location should be at least 18 inches but no more than 36 inches from where the cellular device will be used.
  • Page 10 ______ Step 4: Hardwiring To Power The Drive Reach Fleet kit includes a CLA and Hardwire power option. The CLA power can be connected to a vehicle cigarette lighter port. Hardwire instructions are below. Use the steps below as a general template for wiring the power. There are multiple options for wiring and steps will vary depending on the vehicle type.
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    ______ (STEP 4 cont.) ■ Testing the booster power. With the power supply hardwiring completed and inside and outside antennas in place attach the power supply to the booster. Turn the vehicle ignition on and make sure the booster power lights turn on. Then turn the ignition off to make sure the booster powers off.
  • Page 12 ______ Step 5: Connect Coax Cables To Booster Connect the cable from the NMO antenna to the port labeled “Outside Antenna” on the booster. NOTE: Bracket can be used to fasten booster in a specific location if desired. Drive Reach from Outside Antenna bracket Connect the cable from the in-vehicle antenna to the port...
  • Page 13 ______ Step 6: Connect Power Supply To Booster Connect the power supply cord to the end of the booster, labeled “12V DC.” Congratulations! Once your booster is running please allow some time for your phone to adjust to your new signal. NOTE: Do NOT connect the power to the signal booster until you have connected both the inside and outside antennas.
  • Page 14: Light Patterns

    ______ Light Patterns Solid Green This indicates that your booster is functioning properly and there are no issues with installation. Blinking Red, Then Solid Green This indicates that one or more of the booster bands has reduced power due to a feedback loop condition called oscillation. This is a built in safety feature to prevent harmful interference with a nearby cell tower.
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    ______ Troubleshooting FIXING BLINKING OR SOLID RED ISSUES This section is only applicable if the booster is red or blinking red and you are not experiencing the desired signal boost. Unplug the booster’s power supply. Relocate the inside and outside antenna further from each other. The objective is to increase the separation distance between them, so that they will not create this feedback condition discussed before.
  • Page 16: Safety Guidelines

    ______ Safety Guidelines Use only the power supply provided in this package. Use of a non-weBoost product may damage your equipment. Connecting the signal booster directly to the cell phone with use of an adapter will damage the cell phone. RF Safety Warning: Any antenna used with this device must be located at least 8 inches from all persons.
  • Page 17: Antenna Kit Options

    ______ Antenna Kit Options The following accessories are certified by the FCC to be used with the Drive Reach Booster. This radio transmitter 4726A-460061 has been approved by innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below, with the maximum gain indicated.
  • Page 18: Specifications

    ______ Specifications Drive Reach Model Number 460061 FCC ID PWO460061 IC ID 4726A-460061 Connectors SMA-Jack Antenna Impedance 50 Ohms Frequency 698-716 MHz, 728-756 MHz, 777-787 MHz, 824-894 MHz, 1850-1995 MHz, 1710-1755/2110-2155 MHz Maximum Power 700 MHz 700 MHz 800 MHz 1700 MHz 1900 MHz Power output for single cell...
  • Page 19: Year Warranty

    2 YEAR WARRANTY weBoost Signal Boosters are warranted for two (2) years against defects in workmanship and/or materials. Warranty cases may be resolved by returning the product directly to the reseller with a dated proof of purchase. Signal Boosters may also be returned directly to the manufacturer at the consumer’s expense, with a dated proof of purchase and a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number supplied by weBoost.
  • Page 20 3301 East Deseret Drive, St. George, UT 1.866.294.1660 www.weboost.com support@weboost.com Copyright © 2020 weBoost. All rights reserved. weBoost products covered by U.S. patent(s) and pending application(s) For patents go to: weboost.com/us/patents NOT AFFILIATED WITH WILSON ANTENNA GDE000474_REV01_02.02.22...

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