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- Page 1 About Waveform 3411 W. Lake Center Dr., Santa Ana, CA 92704 Your 4x4 MIMO External Antenna Kit is designed, sold, and supported by Waveform and our team of Signal Specialists. We’ve helped over 20,000 customers improve their signal +1 (800) 761-3041 since our company was founded in 2007.
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Page 2: What's In The Box
Panel Antenna or four Log Periodic Antennas. We recommend using the Log Periodic Antennas if you have line-of-sight to your nearest cell towers. Our 4x4 MIMO Panel Antenna may perform slightly better if you’re surrounded by trees, buildings, or hills. - Page 3 Who We Are Hi! We’re Waveform. We’ve been around since 2007, and while we’ve grown a bunch since then, we’re still a small team. There’s just a handful of us answering texts, and picking up calls.
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Page 4: Before You Start
It’s important that there’s at least some 4G LTE or 5G signal outside or on the roof of the building where you’re installing your 4x4 MIMO antennas, and ideally it should be “usable.” If you don’t have usable signal outside, proceed with caution, and consider giving us a call. -
Page 5: What Tools Do I Need
Install Process Overview This is the process that we suggest using for installing your 4x4 MIMO Antenna(s): Read this manual, ideally from start to finish, so that you understand the whole installation process before you begin. - Page 6 If you have four Log Periodic Antennas, angle each pair of antennas 45 degrees in opposite directions to achieve “cross-polarization”, as shown above. Cross-polarizing each pair of antennas and aiming all four of them in the same direction is crucial for successful 4x4 MIMO connections.
- Page 7 Positioning and Aiming the Antenna(s) Finding the right antenna position for your 4x4 MIMO antenna(s) is the most important part of the install. In this section, we explain the best and simplest method for positioning and aiming. Section 7 covers some more advanced tips that we don’t recommend for most users.
- Page 8 Wi-Fi ports. To help you identify which ports to connect to, refer to your router’s manual, our device-specific guides at waveform.com/hotspot-guides, or feel free to reach out to us. Is holding all four Log Periodic Antennas difficult? Have someone assist you with moving and aiming all four antennas at the same time.
- Page 9 Your Data Rate Measurements Use the table below to make notes of your data rate measurements while you’re positioning and aiming your antenna(s). Position and Direction Download Speed Upload Speed...
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Page 10: Assembling Your System
Don’t drill any holes in your walls yet! Start with a temporary install and test performance first. If you purchased the complete kit with your 4x4 MIMO antenna(s), follow the steps below to assemble and install your 4x4 MIMO External Antenna kit. If you just purchased just the antenna, your assembly may look a little different. - Page 11 4x4 MIMO Panel Antenna or cross-polarized Log Periodic Antennas Depending on which kit you purchased. Shown with the included J-Mount(s). Optional - 4x Lightning Surge Protector Kits Only included in our complete 4x4 MIMO with Lightning Surge Protectors Kit. Install outdoors, just before Quad- RS240 cable enters the building.
- Page 12 If you’re having issues with your temporary setup, or aren’t happy with the performance, don’t panic! We can help you figure it out. Call us at (800) 761-3041, email help@waveform.com, or book a meeting with our dedicated support team at waveform.com/meet. We’re available from 9am-5pm PT, Monday to Friday.
- Page 13 If you’re having difficulty, aren’t happy with the performance of your system, or you’d just like a hand, we’d love to help! Call us at (800) 761-3041, email help@waveform.com, or book a meeting with our dedicated support team at waveform.com/meet. We’re available from 9am-...
- Page 14 Need Help with your Pigtail Adapters? - Having difficulties connecting your U.FL pigtails? Since U.FL connectors are very small and can be difficult to install on the first try, we suggest that you use a locking or reverse-action tweezer to hold the cable in place and a pencil eraser to push the U.FL connector down. - Are your TS9 pigtails a bit loose? Lightly squeeze the end of the TS9 connector with your fingers to improve it’s grip.
- Page 15 Are your data rates not quite what you were hoping? Please tell us: Give us a call at (800) 761-3041, email help@waveform.com, or book a meeting with our fantastical support team at waveform.com/meet. We’re available from 9am- 5pm PT, Monday to Friday.
- Page 16 But the end result is worth it. One of the benefits of buying from Waveform is our lifetime technical support on every system we sell. We’ve installed hundreds of these devices ourselves, and can walk you through troubleshooting and fine-tuning your installation for best results.