Troubleshooting
LED INDICATORS
NOTE: Normal operation is indicated by LEDs that are OFF -or- YELLOW Flashing. Only the presence of RED
LEDs indicate potential need for adjustments.
Note that power cycling the booster after each adjustment may be necessary.
LED
Position
Condition
Indication
Left or
Right
OFF
The booster is operating normally
Left
Yellow
Flashing
Automatic Gain Control (AGC) is self-adjusting. This is part of normal operation.
Right
Yellow
Flashing
Indicates Automatic Gain Control (AGC) is active and the booster is self adjusting. This is part of normal
operation and, whether intermittent or ongoing, does not require action.
Left
Red
Flashing
The booster is receiving too strong of a signal which may cause one or more of the supported frequency bands
to shut off. Unaffected frequency bands will not be impacted, however, and continue to receive enhanced
signal.
If this happens but your signal is still improved: It is possible that the impacted frequency bands are not used
by your carrier and thus, no action is needed.
If this happens and your signal has not improved, consider the following options:
•
Relocate the outside antenna to a location where the signal is weaker.
•
Adjust the angle of the Yagi antenna by rotating it in small increments away from cell tower until Red
flashing stops.
•
If using an omni antenna, try shielding the antenna by partially or completely obstructing one side of
the antenna. Shielding materials include metal or masonry, for example. As a last resort, utilize signal
attenuators.
Right
Red/Yellow
Alternately
Flashing
One or more of the supported frequency bands have shut off. Unaffected frequency bands will not be
impacted, however, and continue to receive enhanced signal.
If this happens and service quality has not improved, consider the following options:
•
Try increasing antenna isolation by adding vertical distance between the outside antenna and Flare
booster.
•
Ensure the Yagi antenna is not aimed in the direction of the Flare booster.
•
Check for sources of interference such as, cellular modems or hotspots. Added separation from the Flare
booster may be needed.
Keep in mind, identifying the setup that yields the best possible results for your environment will come from
testing -- balancing between elimination of interference while receiving the best possible signal.
11
https://www.signalbooster.com | 855.846.2654 | [email protected]
