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Installing Your Hardware
Step 2. Install the Outdoor Antenna
A
directional Yagi antenna
works best when facing the direction of the nearest cellular tower being used by
your carrier
An
omni antenna
receives and sends signals in a 360º radius.
Before proceeding, please note:
For both antenna options, mount the outside antenna in the location identified in step 1 and as high as possible.
Ensure that the mounting area has at least a 12-inch radius clear of obstructions
and other radiating elements.
For best performance, place the outside antenna at least 50 feet from the inside
antenna (see graphic
“Antenna Separation”
.
Always orient directional antennas to point away from other system antennas (see
illustration, “Antenna Aiming”).
Note that if the mounting area is prone to weak cellular signals or if dense building
materials partially block the signal, the booster will operate at its default gain
setting.
Antenna Separation
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Sepa
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Required distance between
indoor & outdoor antennas
Outdoor/ Indoor Antenna Separation
A minimum of 75ft. of separation between the outdoor
antenna and indoor antennas is recommended for
best performance.
Reducing antenna separation will reduce the coverage
provided by the booster and generally, additional
separation will provide better performance.
Installing a Yagi Antenna
Before installing a Yagi, or directional antenna, note that the antenna should be mounted on a pole or pipe (not
provided), at the highest possible location and mounted horizontally, aimed in the direction of your nearest cell
tower. To find the location of your carrier’s closest cell tower, go to www.antennasearch.com.
Ensure that the mounting area has at least a 12-inch radius clear of obstructions and other radiating elements and
orient the antenna with the drip hole at the bottom.
Once you have identified your install location, assemble the u-bolt, bracket, nuts and washers onto a pole or pipe
(not provided) as shown in the illustration. Keep the connections loose enough to allow the antenna to rotate until
OK
Antenna Aiming
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