User's Manual

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Contact Wilson Electronics Technical Support Team with any questions at 866-294-1660
or email: [e-mail] Hours: 7 am to 6 pm MST.
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How it Works
Wilson Electronics signal boosters are bi-directional devices that deliver service levels
consistent with what would be expected in areas of high cell network coverage. They
amplify a weak or shadowed signal in mobile, marine and in-building applications.
When using a Wilson Electronics signal booster in conjunction with Wilson Electronics
antennas, the outside antenna will collect the cell tower signal and send it through the
cable to the signal booster. Cell phones and cellular data cards then communicate with the
improved signal. When a cell phone or cellular data card transmits, the signal is amplified
by the signal booster and broadcast back to the cell tower through the outside antenna.
Installing a Wilson External Adapter
An external adapter is required to connect the cell phone or cellular data card to the signal
booster. The external adapter is cell phone/data card-specic and may be purchased
through a local retailer. Refer to Wilson Electronics Adapter Guide to identify the correct
adapter for your cell phone or cellular data card. The adapter guide is available through a
local retailer or at www.WilsonElectronics.com. The external adapter plugs into the antenna
extension cable (included) and directly into a socket on the cell phone or cellular data card.
The external adapter and the extension cable are long enough to reach the signal booster
location. This allows for ease and convenience of use. Run the extension cable from the
external adapter and attach it to the connector labeled “cellular phone or data card” on the
signal booster.
NOTE: Depending on your specific cell phone, the adapter socket may be located beneath
a rubber plug.
Installing a Wilson Outside Antenna
Select a location on the top of the structure to install the outside antenna that has the most
unobstructed line of sight to the cell tower. To obtain maximum performance, the antenna
should point toward the cell tower. Follow the instructions included with the outside
antenna and the RF Safety Warning (page 5).
Lightning protection is recommended for all stationary installations.
Take extreme care to ensure neither you nor the antenna come in contact with any electrical
power lines.
Ensure there are at least three feet of clearance in all directions surrounding the antenna.
Installing a Wilson Electronics Signal Booster
Select a location to install the signal booster that is away from excessive heat, direct 1.
sunlight, moisture and that has proper ventilation. Ensure the signal booster is
installed within six feet of where the cell phone or cellular data card will be used (to
accommodate the six-foot adapter extension cable).
Run the cable from the outside antenna and attach it to the connector labeled “outside 2.
antenna” on the signal booster.