User's Manual

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Introduction
Antennas
The SOMAport is essentially a two-way radio. Inside is an antenna that receives
radio signals from and transmits radio signals to a basestation operated by your
wireless service provider. The basestation consists of a tower and an equipment
box that houses the radio transmitters and receivers that allow the tower to
communicate with the SOMAport.
The internal antenna
The SOMAport internal antenna provides good reception in most situations.
You don’t have to aim this antenna yourself. The antenna tunes itself when you
plug in the SOMAport.
SOMAport performance can be affected by the strength of the wireless signal it
receives. The distance from your wireless service provider's nearest tower, the
construction of the building, the surrounding terrain, and the placement of the
SOMAport can potentially affect the strength of the signal.
The booster antenna
In rare cases, the internal antenna is unable to acquire a sufficiently strong signal.
The SOMAport supports a booster antenna to address these circumstances. The
booster antenna is an external antenna mounted on the outside of your home or
building. Contact your wireless service provider or retailer for more information
about the SOMA Networks booster antenna.
WARNING:
While this device is in operation, a separation distance of
at least 20 centimeters (8 inches) must be maintained between the radiating
antenna and any person exposed to the transmitter in order to meet the
FCC RF exposure guidelines. No change to the antenna or device is
permitted. Doing so may result in the installed system exceeding RF
exposure requirements. This device must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or radio transmitter. Installers and end
users must follow the installation instructions provided in this guide.
WARNING:
Only the SOMA Networks booster antenna can be
connected to the SOMAport. Connecting other manufacturer’s antennas or
products to the SOMAport will provide no improvement to reception and will
result in irreparable damage to the SOMAport, rendering it inoperative.