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Finding the best location for the MIMO outdoor antenna is the
most important part of the
install
. In this section, we explain the simplest method for positioning and aiming. Section 12
covers some more advanced information you can use to optimize your signal further.
The Goal
Your aim is to fi nd the best
location
and
direction
for the outdoor antenna that maximizes
signal strength and in particular, signal quality, for the frequency bands available in your area.
Set up one GO X as a Signal Meter
To keep things simple, you'll only use one of your
GO X's for this step. Keep the other unit turned off.
If you have a long power extension cable
, we
recommend taking the GO X outside with you and
using the 5 ft cable included in the kit to set up the
GO X as “signal meter.”
Here are all the parts you’ll be using. It doesn't matter which port on the antenna you use:
Don’t have a long power extension cable?
Keep the GO X indoors near a power socket,
and use the 30 ft twin coax cable included in the kit (in place of the 5 ft jumper) to take the
outdoor antenna outside. The downside of this approach is that you won’t easily be able
to stay connected to the GO X via Bluetooth, so you may need a second person near the
booster watching the Wave app as you test antenna positions.
Positioning & Aiming the Outdoor Antenna
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POWER EXTENSION
CABLE
Outdoor antenna
5 ft Jumper
Pigtail
Connect pigtail to
the port on the
GO X
GO X and
Power Supply
