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Powering up a Wilson Amplifi er
1.
IMPORTANT!
Ensure that all cell phones and cellular data cards within 50 feet
of the inside antenna are turned off.
2. To verify proper installation of the amplifi er and antennas, make sure that the
distance between the inside and outside antennas is a minimum of 50 feet of
separation.
3. If you are using an outside Yagi antenna, never point the front of the Yagi
toward the inside antenna.
4. Ensure that both the outside antenna coax cable and the inside antenna coax
cable are connected to the amplifi er before powering up the amplifi er.
5. Plug the 6-volt power supply into the amplifi er input marked “power” (carefully,
to avoid damaging the center pin) and then into a wall outlet.
6. If using a panel inside antenna always point the panel antenna away from the
outside antenna.
Warning:
Verify that both the
outside antenna and the inside antenna are connected
to the amplifi er before powering up the amplifi er.
!
Warning:
Use only the power supply provided
in this package. Use of a non-Wilson product may
damage your equipment.
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Understanding the Indicator Lights
The indicator light on the top of the amplifi er will be
GREEN
when the unit is powered up
and working properly at maximum gain.
A solid
ORANGE
light indicates the amplifi er has cut back it’s gain by 8 dB due to the
amount of oscillation it is experiencing. If possible move antennas farther apart until you
get a green light.
A solid
RED
light indicates amplifi er is in shut down due to oscillation. Move antennas
farther apart then reset the power. If red light is still on move antennas farther apart,
continue this process until green light is on. If not enough distance is available you may
leave light orange at reduced gain but have less performance.
To reset the amplifi er, unplug and re-plug the power supply.
GREEN:
ORANGE:
RED:
Reasons for Weak Cellular Signals
Anyone who uses a cell phone or cellular data card knows the frustration of not being
able to connect to or maintain a strong cellular signal. When this occurs, it’s generally
due to one of two reasons:
1. Location of the Nearest Cell Tower – Cell towers are situated to provide broad
coverage; however, there are many areas in which signal strength may be reduced by
topographic features or by local government restrictions on the height or placement
of the towers themselves. Rural areas generally have fewer cell towers than urban
regions.
2. Natural and Man-made Obstructions – Signal strength can also be negatively affected
by trees, hills, buildings and other obstructions. You may be relatively close to a cell
tower but still unable to make a call. This often occurs in homes, offi ces and other
buildings in which stucco, concrete or metal walls block the signal.
The Dual Band Wireless works with two antennas (included). The inside antenna
communicates with your cell phone, and the outside antenna communicates with the cell
tower. The outside antenna is designed for installation on a vent pipe or pole on the roof.
The outside antenna receives the outside signal and sends it through the coax cable to
the Dual Band Wireless, where it is amplifi ed and retransmitted much more strongly
through the inside antenna into the room. When the inside antenna picks up a signal
from your cell phone, the amplifi er boosts that signal and transmits it through the
cable to the outside antenna and back to the cell site. (Note: the Dual Band
Wireless Amplifi er will only operate if there is adequate signal to amplify.)
