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1. Dual Band Signal Booster GSM900 amp GSM1800 User Manual Before using this product Pleaseread _this manual carefully and you should keep RA SOOSTER USER GUIDE Table of Content Table of Content savnaanbaeuat ape OVETVIEW ai ate ssesonisrnasinaseern Why Indoor Signals Can Be Weak Preparing to Set Up Your Booster Product Check for Signal Strength icssnntimni eee Determine the Needed Coverage Area E EA Determine the Location of Signal Antenna and Base Unit Antenna Additional Cable Requirements Grounding the Signal Antenna Securing Cable with a Drip Loop Power Requirements Setting Up Your Signal BoOster ssssssssssnvssssssessseessenaneoses Placement of the Signal Antenna datnan viki Easiest Set Up Better Performance Best Performance an sedeeucasenseaseay Positioning the Base Unit s sscusnnnnnsesveauenssonsonsssccensvesensent peo Confirm That Your Booster is Working Properly Wall Mounting the Base Unit Improving Your Coverage Area Product contents PAGE 2 BOOSTER USER GUIDE Overview Thank you for choosing Booster product You will now be able to use your cell phone INSIDE your home or office Gone are the days when you had to go to the window upstairs or walk outside to use your cell phone Like a skylight that brings sunlight into your home amplifies the outdoor cellular signals into your home or office By2. 15 feet of vertical separation between the Base Unit and Signal Antenna is recommended Attach the coaxial cable to the Signal Antenna Better Performance Place the Signal Antenna outside of a window Run the coaxial cable from the Signal Antenna through the window an optional window entry kit is availablef and to the Base Unit Attach the Base Unit Antenna to the Base Unit and position it vertically Connect the Power Supply to the Base Unit and plug into a power outlet NOTE If a red light appears try further se i i F parating the Signal Antenna and Base Uni Troubleshooting section for further information ES FIGURE 6 Placing the Signal Antenna Outside of a Window i 4 4 eh ea ee Tc The following instructions are recommended for the best reception lacement 3 Best Performance Place the Signal Antenna in attic or on roof TERNAS Using your cell phone as a signal meter confirm that either your attic or your roof will deliver optimal signal strength to the Signal Antenna Identify the best location for attachment of the mounting bracket such as an attic cross or main beam Secure the mounting bracket at the highest possible point and at least 3 feet 1 meter away from metal objects such as pipes metal siding A C unit etc Position the mounting bracket such that the Signal Antenna will be vertical and attach the Signal Antenna Connect the supplied RG6 coax
3. following the easy instructions in this user guide you will be Extending Cell Booster into your home or office Why Indoor Signals Can Be Weak There are several obstacles that can contribute to the poor reception you receive in your home or office 1 Location of the Cell Phone Tower in Relation to Your Home Office While cell phone providers have tried to place cell phone towers to provide the best overall coverage local ordinances and terrain features can impose restrictions on where these towers can be placed limiting the signal strength available at your location 2 Obstructions Caused by Buildings Terrain and Trees Cell phone signals can be completely blocked or reflected by buildings walls trees hills and other terrain features resulting in low signal strength FIGURE 1 Cell Phone Signal Obstructions 31 Page Eeetienn epeaeronnecanennenrneeaennasi BOOSTER USER GUDE mn aaa Check for Signal Strength Before placing a Booster in your home make sure that you can place calls on the outside of your home in the attic at roof level or wherever you plan to place the signal antenna Booster can only bring signal into your home when signal reaches the Signal Antenna Using your cell phone place a call from an outdoor location to confirm that enough signal is present to complete the call If a weak signal is available at ground level check the signal strength in your attic or at roof level location
4. coaxial cable per NEC article 8 10 20 accordance with NEC article 8 10 21 Please consult a professional installer or electrician for more information Additional instructions and hardware are also available in the Booster Securing Cable with a Drip Loop If you place the Signal Antenna outdoors create a drip loop with the coaxial cable at the point where the cable enters the building through an outside wall This can be done by twisting and securing the cable into a loop no less than 4 across near the entry point This will help prevent moisture from gathering at entry point and leaking into the building Consult a professional installer if you need more information Additional instructions are also available in the Booster _ f FIGURE 4 Securing Cable with a Drip Loop Power Requirements The Base Unit can be plugged into a standard 2 or 3 prong 110 VAC receptacle using the Included power supply The power supply consumes less than 10W less than 0 2A The Booster Series ba se unit MUST only be used with the provided power adaptor Use of other power adaptors will void the warranty and may damage the unit Use of other equipment is not FCC approved BOOSTER USER GUIDE Page 8 Setting Up Your Signal Booster Placement of the Signal Antenna A B osing the best location for the Signal Antenna provides the ee a Pet A ae i i ine the location that provides the strong largest area of improved
5. e position or angle of the phone weather etc Most cell phone signal meters update every 6 to 10 seconds An increase of only one bar typically indicates a 4x to THE BEST INDICATOR OF SIGNAL STRENGTH IS THE ABILITY TO i 10x signal increase RELIABLY PLACE AND RECEIVE CALLS Wall Mounting the Base Unit The Base Unit can also be easily mounted to a wall using the included mounting bracket hardware The Base Unit should be a minimum distance of 4 5 feet above the floor Perform the following steps to mount the Base Unit to a wall 1 Remove the mounting bracket from the Base Unit by slightly spreading the tabs outward from the base unit as illustrated in figure 10 Fasten the mounting bracket to the wall using the included wall ceiling anchors 3 Snap the Base Unit into the mounting bracket i sage 12 BOOSTER USER GUIDE Page BOOSTER USER GUIDE Spread Mounting Bracket tabs Coaxial Cable 2m Coaxial Cable 10m CO NG RRR ere oe Base unit with attached mounting bracket Figure 9 Wall Mounting the Base Unit Power Supply Improving Your Coverage Area maa se Indoor antenna When your Booster system is in place and fully connected you should walk throughout the room and see that you are able to reliably place calls Outdoor antenna Remember coverage varies based on outdoor signal level building construction and antenna Indoor Antenna Accessories placement C
6. ial cable to the base of the Signal Antenna Run the coaxial cable along a descending pipe or through a wall that that leads closest to the location of the Base Unit NOTE Refrain from securing cable or drilling holes until the system has been tested From the other end connect the coax cable it to the Base Unit Connect the Base Unit Antenna to the Base Unit and position it vertically Connect the Power Supply to the Base Unit and plug it into a power outlet _ NOTE Ifa red light appears try further separating the Signal Antenna and Base Unit or see the Troubleshooting section for further information Base Unit Antenna Coax Cable Power Supply FIGURE 7 Connecting the Base Unit Components 9 Page al BOOSTER USER GUIDE Signal N Antenna FIGURE 8 Placing the Signal Antenna in the Attic More on Routing the Coaxial Cable Alongside an Attic Pipe Locate a pipe that descends from the attic down to the desired location of the Base Unit Tie a weight to a pull string and lower the weight down alongside the pipe in the lower room A the pull string onto one end of the cable From the attic gently pull up the string until the anna cable can be grasped Connect the coaxial cable to the Signal Antenna BOOS ee Positioning the Base Unit For the widest possible signal area it is recommended that you position the Booster Series Base Unit near the middle of a room or mount it on an interior wa
7. ll This Base Unit uses an omni directional antenna that delivers signal in a circular pattern around the antenna If you decide to position the Base Unit on or near an outside wall we recommend purchasing a Directional Base Unit Antenna to focus the signal in the direction of your choice The Base Unit can be mounted either directly on a wall or placed on a flat surface e g a bookshelf desk end table etc The Base Unit performs best when located at least 4 feet above the floor or approximately the height of a cell phone when it is typically in use avoid placing the Base Unit on the floor For best results avoid placing the Base Unit antenna within 2 feet of other cords metal objects or other wireless devices such as wireless routers or wireless access points Confirm That Your Booster is Working Properly Perform the following steps to confirm that the unit is now working properly pe Unplug the Base Unit power cord Turn on your cell phone and check the signal meter 2 3 Plug the power cord into the Base Unit ka Hold your cell phone about 5 feet from the Base Unit and then turn it on Wait up to 1 minute for the cell phone to register the signal coming from the Base Unit 5 If the signal meter shows improvement your Booster unit is working properly Cell phone signal bars are approximate and vary from phone to phone The number of bars can fluctuate widely depending on the location of the phone th
8. osition it vertically keeping it at it at least 2 feet away from any metal The location of the Signal Antenna should be at least 15 feet higher than the Base Unit hea If this is not possible maximizing the horizontal separation between the 2 antennas is advised Setting Up Your Booster Product for additional information Warning Avoid placing the Signal Antenna near metal such as wiring i A C ducts metal siding truss plates etc When connecting the cable to the antenna run the cable straight down from the antenna Avoid draping the coax near the antenna Page A oA nin BOOSTER USER GUIDE pensetan a aaa Additional Cable Requirements If the distance between the Signal Antenna and the Base Unit exceeds 35 feet or 50 feet you will need to purchase additional coaxial cable for a total coax cable length of 70 feet For the best performance purchase RG 6 low loss extension cables from our website or your retailer The total cable length should not exceed 70 feet unless you also purchase an upgraded signal antenna A longer cable is helpful Only if it allows you to place the Signal Antenna in a location where you measure stronger signal Grounding the Signal Antenna If you decide to place the Signal Antenna outdoors it must be Properly grounded The set up must be in accordance with Article 810 of the National Electric Code NEC A listed antenna discharge unit must be provided for the lead in
9. overage in adjoining rooms next to above or below will be reduced due to walls or ceiling floors 7 anchoring screws Should you desire to improve coverage you may Salta g Move the Base Unit and or adjust the angle of the Base Unit Antenna Cable Interface Move the Signal Antenna to a higher location in your attic or outside e Purchase a Signal Antenna Upgrade Power Interface Purchase a Base Unit Antenna Upgrade Power LED Power switch Figure 10 Coverage Area
10. signal Determine i Bipy oea k i indi Il phone Find the location that provides the _ the signal strength indicator on your ce gee i i ignal Antenna at or near that location Avoid placing of signal strength and place the Signa ea Ail VHB iri ts metal siding truss plates etc When c Antenna near metal such as wiring A C ducts c the cable to the antenna run the cable straight down from the antenna Avoid draping the coax near the antenna Choose 1 of the following 3 options for setting up your zBoast system EASIEST Inside by a window 1 Locate a window where you get signal 2 Mount the Signal Antenna above the window 3 Place the Base Unit in desired location 15 feet of vertical separation between the Base Unit and Signal Antenna is recommended 4 Attach the coaxial cable to the Signal Antenna 5 Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the Base Unit 6 Attach the Base Unit Antenna to the Base Unit and position it vertically Easiest Set Up Place the Signal Antenna inside by a window 7 Connect the Power Supply to the Base Unit and plug into a power outlet NOTE If a red light appears try further separating the Signal Antenna and Base Unit or see the Troubleshooting section 6 7 Locate a window where you get signal Place the Base Unit in desired location BOOSTER USER GUIDE TT E Outside of a window Mount the Signal Antenna outside of the window
11. where the signal will likely be stronger and where the Signal Antenna can be placed for best performance If you can reliably make and receive calls outside your home then Booster can bring the signal into your home If only one signal bar is displayed on your cell phone outside indoor coverage will be limited to one small room Cell phone signal bars are approximate and vary from phone to phone The number of bars can fluctuate widely depending on the location of the phone the position or angle of the phone weather etc Most cell phone signal meters update every 6 to 10 seconds An increase of only one bar typically indicates a 4x to 10x signal increase THE BEST INDICATOR OF SIGNAL STRENGTH IS THE ABILITY TO RELIABLY PLACE AND RECEIVE CALLS Page 4 BOOSTER USER GUIDE Determine the Needed Coverage Area Identify the location in your home office where you need signal coverage the most The Booster Series can cover approximately 1000 square feet coverage varies based on outdoor signal level building construction and placement of antennas Walls ceilings or floors will reduce the coverage area FIGURES Booster Base Unit Coverage Determine the Location of Signal Antenna and Base Unit Antenna It is recommended that the Signal Antenna and Base Unit Antenna have approximately 15 feet of vertical separation To capture the best signal place the Signal Antenna as high as possible and p
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