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Reasons for Weak Cellular Signals
Anyone who uses a cell phone or cellular data card knows the frustration
of not being able to connect to or maintain a strong cellular signal. When
this occurs, it is generally due to one of two reasons:
1.
Location of the Nearest Cell Tower – Cell towers are situated to
provide broad coverage; however, there are many areas in which
signal strength may be reduced by topographic features or by local
government restrictions on the height or placement of the towers
themselves. Rural areas generally have fewer cell towers than urban
regions.
2.
Natural and Man-Made Obstructions – Signal strength can also
be negatively affected by trees, hills, buildings, weather, and other
obstructions. You may be relatively close to a cell tower but still
unable to make a call. This often occurs in homes, offices and other
buildings in which stucco, concrete or metal walls may block the
signal.
The Signal Booster works with two antennas. The Inside Antenna
communicates with your cell phone and the Outside Antenna
communicates with the cell tower. The Outside Antenna receives the cell
tower signal and sends it through the cable to the Signal Booster, where
it is amplified and re-transmitted much stronger to the Inside Antenna into
the room. When the Inside Antenna picks up a signal from your cellular
device, the Signal Booster amplifies that signal and transmits it through
the cable to the Outside Antenna and back to the cell tower. (Note: The
Signal Booster will only operate if there is an adequate signal to amplify.)
Outside Antenna Installation
Cell Tower
The antenna should be mounted as shown in the illustration above.
The mounting bracket, included with antenna, is adjustable and will
accommodate pipe diameters from 1.25" to 2" (pipe sold separately
Part# 901117). Mount the antenna so that there is at least 3 feet of
clearance in all directions around it. Position the antenna so that it has
an unobstructed line of sight to the cell tower's strongest signal. Make
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(Included in some kits)
sure the antenna is not pointing across your own roof or at the Inside
Antenna as this will cause the oscillation protection circuitry to shut down
the Signal Booster.
Warning: Lightning protection is recommended for all installations
(sold separately, Part #859902-50 Ohm shown below).
Installing Lightning Protection
(sold separately)
Install the Lightning Surge
Protector (LSP) close to the Signal
Booster. Attach the cable from
the Outside Antenna to the surge
protector, using a short length of low
loss cable; attach one end to the
LSP and the other to the Outside
Antenna connector on the Signal
Booster. Ensure the LSP is properly
grounded (ground wire not included).
(For AG Pro 70 use part# 859988-75
Ohm Lightning Surge Protector).
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Selecting a Direction for the Outside Antenna
Select a location on the roof of the building to install the Outside Antenna.
Use a cell phone in test mode to find the strongest signal from the cell tower.
See page below for more information. To get the strongest signal possible, it
is very important to set up your Outside Antenna properly. The inside and the
Outside Antenna must be mounted in such a way that they are able to pick
up the best possible cell signal on the outside of the building and provide the
best possible signal on the inside of the building. Mount the Outside Antenna
as high as possible facing the cell tower in an area with the best possible
signal coverage. Note: Never point the front of a directional antenna toward
the Inside Antenna. See Figures 1 & 2 on page 10.
Finding the Strongest Signal
When installing your Signal Booster's Outside Antenna, aiming it towards
the best signal source from you service provider is important. The best way
of getting the strongest signal is to have one person on the roof to rotate
Contact Wilson Electronics Technical Support Team with any questions at 866-294-1660
or email: tech@wilsonelectronics.com. Hours: 7 am to 6 pm MST.
To Outside
Antenna
Lightning
Surge Protector
Ground Wire
(not included)
(sold separately)
To Inside
Antenna
Signal Booster
Surge Protector
Power Strip recommended for all AC power supplies
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