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Contact Wilson Electronics Technical Support Team with any questions at 866-294-1660   

or email: [email protected].    Mon.- Fri. Hours: 7 am to 6 pm MST.

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Installation Instructions for the Following Wilson 

Electronic Signal Boosters:

Channelized 800 and 1900 MHz Adjustable Gain  

In-Building Wireless Smart Technology   ™ Signal Booster

Model # 277180     FCC ID: PWO277180     IC: 4726A-277180

Model # 277380     FCC ID: PWO277380     IC: 4726A-277380

The term “IC” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada 

technical specifications were met . 

How it Works

Wilson Electronics Signal Boosters are bi-directional devices that deliver 

service levels consistent with what would be expected in areas of high 

cell network coverage .  They amplify a weak or shadowed signal in 

mobile, M2M, marine and in-building applications . When using a Wilson 

Electronics Signal Booster in conjunction with Wilson Electronics 

antennas, the outside antenna will collect the cell tower signal and send 

it through the cable to the Signal Booster . The signal is then amplified 

and re-transmitted through the Inside Antenna into the room . Cell 

phones and cellular data cards in that area then communicate with the 

improved signal . When a cell phone or cellular device transmits, the 

signal is received by the Inside Antenna, amplified by the Signal Booster 

and transmitted back to the cell tower through the Outside Antenna .

Inside this Package

Signal 

Booster

AC/DC  

Power  

Supply

(859912)

To purchase, call Wilson Electronics Sales Department at: 800-204-4104

Outdoor Antenna Options

Indoor Antenna Options & Accessories

1 . 800 MHz Yagi Cellular Antenna (301129)

    (Use with 807180)

2 . 1900 MHz Yagi PCS Antenna (301124)

 

(Use with 807380)

3 . Wide Band Directional Antenna 700 MHz -  

     2700 MHz (304411)

A . Wide-Band Panel Antenna 700-2700MHz

 

(multiple mounting options)

B . 50 Ohm Lightning Surge Protector N-Connector (859902)

 

(Splitter options on page 9)

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B

A

Note:

 Kits may contain different accessories

Appearance of device and accessories may vary .

We recommend using directional antennas with these Signal Boosters .

Summary of Contents for 277180

Page 1: ...Uplink Downlink Directions 11 Understanding the Signal Booster Light LCD Screen 12 Warnings and Recommendations 15 Guarantee Warranty 17 Specifications Back Cover Note This manual contains important safety and operating information Please read and follow the instructions in this manual Failure to do so could be hazardous and result in damage to your Signal Booster Channelized 800 MHz 1900 MHz Adju...

Page 2: ...nna will collect the cell tower signal and send it through the cable to the Signal Booster The signal is then amplified and re transmitted through the Inside Antenna into the room Cell phones and cellular data cards in that area then communicate with the improved signal When a cell phone or cellular device transmits the signal is received by the Inside Antenna amplified by the Signal Booster and t...

Page 3: ...ed A minimum separation distance of 20 vertical feet within the null zone or 50 horizontal feet is necessary for proper operation If the inside coverage is not sufficient you may need as much as 75 feet of horizontal separation refer to installation diagram on pages 3 4 Before powering up the Signal Booster verify that both the Outside 5 Antenna and the Inside Antenna are connected and check that ...

Page 4: ...ethod Place the Inside Antenna in the ceiling facing down for the best coverage Note A Lightning Surge Protector is recommended for all building installations sold separately Make sure the protector is installed in line between the Outside Antenna and the Signal Booster Null Zone The area under the Outside Antenna where the Outside Antenna radiates the least Note The Inside Antenna may be mounted ...

Page 5: ...l of the installation steps for your particular application prior to installing any equipment Read through the instructions visualize where all the equipment will need to be installed and do a soft installation before mounting any equipment Contact Wilson Electronics Technical Support with any questions at 866 294 1660 Signal Booster Lightning Surge Protector Splitter if using multiple inside ante...

Page 6: ...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 transmitted through 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 then through the Outside Antenna and back to the cell towe...

Page 7: ...na 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 ant...

Page 8: ... 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 859902 50 Ohm shown below Take extreme care to ensure that neither you nor the antenna comes near any electric power line Install the Lightning Surge Protector LSP close to the Signal Booster Attach the cable fr...

Page 9: ...e Then drill a hole through the wall where you want the cable to appear on the inside of the building Before drilling make sure that there are no electrical outlets sewer or water pipes or electrical wiring in the wall that you are about to drill through as this could potentially harm you or damage the building After drilling the required hole run the cable through and seal it with cable bushings ...

Page 10: ...ions for in building Signal Boosters are near a power outlet and in a closet or on a shelf Note It is important to have adequate air ventilation Maintain at least 6 inches of clearance from surrounding objects Be careful when plugging the connector in so as not to damage the center pins on the connectors Run the Outside Antenna cable to the Signal Booster and attach it to the connector labeled Out...

Page 11: ...14 5 Using multiple Signal Boosters in one installation could cause interference to the cell tower 6 Contact Wilson Electronics Technical Support Team with any questions at 866 294 1660 or email tech wilsonelectronics com Technical Support hours are Mon Fri 7 am to 6 pm MST Channel Select Directions for 800 1900 MHz Note For a list of channel options see tables on page 15 If you know your desired ...

Page 12: ... Min DL Gain Channel Uplink Gain dB Downlink Gain dB If you do not know your channel setting 2 Option 1 Watch the signal strength on your phone inside the building To put your phone in test mode visit www WilsonElectronics com or contact Wilson Electronics Technical Support Team at 866 294 1660 This allows you to read the signal strength from the cell tower Press the yellow CH Select button until ...

Page 13: ...tomatically adjusts and is always 80 MHz higher than the UL frequency shown For common settings please refer to the chart on page 15 The Uplink UL Downlink DL 4 gain is displayed on LCD screen above the knobs Uplink is on the left and downlink is on the right Turn appropriate knob to adjust The Uplink UL knob limits only 5 the uplink gain whereas the Downlink DL knob limits both the uplink and the...

Page 14: ... SCREEN Overload for 1900 MHz 807380 If the LCD screen shows OVERLOAD refer to Figure 7 the Signal Booster has automatically reduced gain to protect a nearby cell tower First turn downlink DL gain control knob until the OVERLOAD is replaced with UL CH DL refer to Figure 8 The booster is now working with reduced gain If the gain is not adequate for good coverage you will need to turn the gain to ma...

Page 15: ... sure that all the connections are tight Then reduce the gain of the booster in small increments by rotating the downlink DL gain control counter clockwise waiting 5 seconds between each adjustment for the booster to reset Continue this adjustment until the light turns blinking or solid green When you are turning down the gain you are reducing the inside coverage area If the amount of coverage are...

Page 16: ...t Channel Filter Characteristics Common Channel Selection Chart Channel Filter Characteristics Channelized 800 MHz 807180 Channelized 1900 MHz 807380 Common Channel Blocks UL Center Frequency Setting MHz Bandwidth Setting MHz Corresponding DL Center Frequency MHz A 1857 5 15 1937 5 B 1877 5 15 1957 5 C 1902 5 15 1982 5 C1 1907 5 5 1987 5 C2 1897 5 5 1977 5 C3 1897 5 5 1977 5 C4 1902 5 5 1982 5 C5 ...

Page 17: ...page 1 meet these requirements Warning RF Safety for 807380 FCC regulations require that any fixed Outside Antenna used with this Signal Booster may not have gain less cable loss that exceeds 15 dBi and must be located at least 22 inches from all people Inside Antennas must not exceed 6 dBi gain less cable loss and must be located at least 8 inches from all people When using the Inside Panel Anten...

Page 18: ...ses a state of the art testing laboratory including an anechoic chamber and network analyzers to fine tune antenna designs and performance For its Signal Boosters Wilson Electronics uses a double electrically shielded RF enclosure and cell tower simulators for compliance testing Wilson Electronics Signal Boosters feature patented Smart Technology that enables them to automatically adjust their pow...

Page 19: ...Electronics Wilson Electronics shall at its option either repair or replace the product Wilson Electronics will pay for delivery of the repaired or replaced product back to the original consumer if located within the continental U S This warranty does not apply to any Signal Booster determined by Wilson Electronics to have been subjected to misuse abuse neglect or mishandling that alters or damage...

Page 20: ... 2 24 1 24 2 3 18 3 20 7 4 18 1 18 2 5 16 2 16 3 6 14 6 14 7 Noise Figure typical downlink uplink 3 5 dB nominal 3 5 dB nominal Isolation 90 dB 90 dB Power Requirements 110 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 15 W 110 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 15 W Notes 1 Nominal gain is the maximum gain at any frequency in the passband 2 Nominal bandwidth is the difference between two frequencies that are adjacent to the passband where t...

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