User's Manual

connected to the Signal Booster. Turning the Outside Antenna about 45 degrees at a
time, while the second person is watching the signal strength on the phone inside the
building. This allows you to read the signal strength from the cell tower.
It is preferable to have the phone in the test mode:
The IPhones: Dial *3001#12345#*, The top left corner can be displayed as - 80dBm
(strong or weak signal values will change).
The android mobile phones: Dial *#*#4636#*#*，Click the phone information. Signal
strength: - 80dBm (strong or weak signal values will change).
You can download several apps to measure exact signal strength. Look up “check real
signal strength” to find a cell signal measurement app mode so the actual signal strength
can be read, as bars are not the most accurate. Go to
www.solidrftech.com for help in
finding the test mode for your phone.
Allow at least 30 seconds for the phone to register signal strength.
Figure 2
Signal readings usually appear as a negative number (for example, -68dBm). The closer
you get to zero the stronger the signal (see figure 2)
Install the outdoor antenna and cable technique
If you are mounting the Outside Antenna on the roof of your building, we have found that
it is easiest to run your cable underneath the down side of your roof’s flashing. If you have