ShenZhen SolidRF Communications SR25652001 5 band consumer signal booster for home use User Manual SolidRF

ShenZhen SolidRF Communications Co., Ltd 5 band consumer signal booster for home use SolidRF

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Users Manual

What bands and wireless providers are served with this booster?
Frequency Bands: LTE-707(Band12, 17)/LTE-781(Band13)/Cellular850
(Band5)/PCS-1900(Band2, 25)/AWS2100 (Band4).
This equipment is a multiband signal amplifier which supports: Cellular 850 MHz, PCS
1900 MHz, AWS and 700 MHz for both AT&T and Verizon-4G networks as well as the
Sprint 4G G-Block of 1900 MHz.
SolidRF SR25652001 Delivers up to 70 dB of gain and supports CDMA, GSM, EVDO,
LTE, HSPA+ and WCDMA technologies.
How does it work?
1. The outside antenna receives week signal from base station and sends it to the
booster through outside cable. The booster can filter and amplify the signal. Then
the inside antenna broadcasts the improved signal to indoor space to enhance the
cellphone signal.
2. When user’s mobile terminal transmits, the booster amplifies the cellphone’s
signal from the inside antenna and sends it to outside antenna through cables.
The amplified signal will be transmitted to the wireless provider’s tower. The
whole process of the communication link is established.
Why use a Booster？
Someone using mobile devices cannot connect to the base station signal; experiences
call failure, or are unable to connect to the internet. Which this occurs, it is 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, weather, and other obstructions. You may be relatively close
to a cell tower but still unable to make a call. This often occurs in homes and other
buildings in which stucco, concrete or metal walls may block the signal.
Easily solve these problems by installing a SolidRF booster.
Overview of installation
1. Select installation location away from direct sunlight, heat, water and proper
ventilation. Do NOT install in a sealed enclosure.
2. Select a location on the roof of the building to install the Outside Antenna. Use a
cell phone in test mode to find the strongest signal from the cell tower. Visit
www.solidrftech.com to find test mode function for your particular cell phone.
3. Run the Outside Antenna cable to the Signal Booster and attach it to the connector
labeled “Outside Antenna” on the Signal Booster. Run the Inside Antenna cable first
to the splitter then to the Signal Booster and attach it to the connector labeled “Inside
Antenna” on the Signal Booster. Lightning Surge Protection is recommended for all
in-building installations.
4. Before powering up the Signal Booster, verify that both the Outside Antenna and the
Inside Antenna are connected and check that all connections are tight.
Note: Be
careful when plugging the connectors in so as not to bend the center pins on the
connectors
.
5. The Signal Booster has been packaged with the gain control knobs adjusted to the
highest gain position. If any of the lights are not green, please refer to page 6 – Band
Lights.
Warning: Connecting the Signal Booster directly to a cell phone with use of an adapter
will damage the cell phone and/or the Signal Booster.
Booster function
Figure 1
OUTSIDE：Outside port is connected to outdoor cable, outdoor antenna, lighting arrester.
INSIDE: Port to the indoor cable, indoor antennas, coupler, power splitters.
LED display: it shows the signal strength (see table 1) of selected band.
LED show Output power
0 ≤-80dBm
1 ≥-70dBm
2 ≥-60dBm
3 ≥-50dBm
4 ≥-40dBm
5 ≥-30dBm
6 ≥-15dBm
7/8 ≥0dBm
E Over heat / the antennas are
NOT installed properly.
F Self-Protection
Table 1
MODE button: press it to choose LED display modes:
1. Turn off all display (except power light).
2. Display circularly the output signal strength of 700MHz, 800Mhz,
1900Mhz and 1700/2100MHz.
3. Display the output signal strength of the band selected by PRESS Band
button.
Band button: when LED display mode has been set as MODE 3, press it to choose a
band and display its output signal strength on LED.
Blue knobs: adjust the booster’s gain from minimum 40dB to maximum 70dB.
Band lights: it shows the status of indicated band. Flicker means the booster fail on the
band.
Power light: It indicated whether the power is turn on.
Find the strongest signal position
When installing your Signal Booster’s Outside Antenna, aiming it towards the best signal
source from your service provider is important. The best way of getting the strongest
signal is to have one person on the roof to rotate the Outside Antenna, which is
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
satellite TV service installed you may be able to follow the same route as the satellite TV
cables that are already running from outside of your building to the inside. After routing
the cable, we recommend sealing any areas where the cable passes into the building
with cable bushings, silicone or other waterproof sealant to keep your installation from
leaking. If you are mounting the Outside Antenna to the outside wall of your home or
building, the simplest way is to run the cable on the outside of the wall and attach it to the
exterior of your home. Then drill a hole through the wall where you want the cable to
appear on the inside of the building. Before drilling, make sure that there are no electrical
outlets, sewer or water pipes, or electrical wiring in the wall that you are about to drill
through as this could potentially harm you or damage the building. After drilling the
required hole, run the cable through and seal it with cable bushings, silicone or other
waterproof sealant to enclose the hole that you have created. In some instances, it may
be possible to run the cable up into the fascia of the attic overhang. In this circumstance,
the cable will be accessible in the attic for further routing.
Figure 3
The antenna should be mounted as shown in the illustration above .The mounting
bracket, included with antenna, is adjustable and will accommodate pipe diameters from
1 .25 inches to 2 inches . Mount the antenna so that there is at least 3 feet of clearance in
all directions around it. Position the antenna so that it has an unobstructed line of sight to
the cell tower’s strongest signal. Make sure the antenna is not pointing across your own
roof or at the Inside Antenna as this will cause the oscillation protection circuitry to shut
down the Signal Booster (see figure 3).
Warning: Lightning protection is recommended for all installations (sold
separately). Take extreme care to ensure that neither you nor the antenna comes
near any electric power lines.
Warning: Antenna installation is restricted to 10 meters or less height above
ground, even if the antenna is installed indoor. When used with a mobile device that
operates in the 1710-1755 MHz band. Violation of this requirement my subject the
owner of the booster to potential FCC enforcement actions.
Installing Lightning Protection (sold separately)
Install the lightning surge protector (LSP) close to the signal booster. Connecting the
cable from the outside antenna to the LSP, ensure the LSP is properly grounded. For
more information, refer to www.solidrftech.com
Figure 4
Choose outdoor directional antenna
Select a location on the roof of the building to install the Outside Antenna. Use a cell
phone in test mode to find the strongest signal from the cell tower (see below for more
information). To get the strongest signal possible, it is very important to set up your
Outside Antenna properly. The Inside and the Outside Antenna must be mounted in such
a way that they are able to pick up the best possible cell signal on the outside of the
building and provide the best possible signal on the inside of the building. Mount the
Outside Antenna as high as possible facing the cell tower in an area with the best
possible signal coverage.
Note: Never point the front of a Directional Antenna toward the Inside Antenna. See
Figures 3
Installing the Inside Antenna（室内天线安装）
Install inside antenna at least 1.5 meters high on the wall.
Point the front of antenna toward coverage area.
The booster can automatically detect self-oscillation and other situation that can
interference public networks, then it will shut down itself immediately if self-oscillation or
interference cannot be eliminated.
With any bands failure or shutdown, please first check whether antennas are installed
properly then reset the power supply to resume the booster.
Warnings and Recommendations
Warning: This consumer booster is for Home use only.
Warning: Unauthorized antennas, cables, and/or coupling devices are prohibited
by FCC regulations. Please contact FCC for details: 1-888-CALL-FCC.
Warning: Outdoor antenna orientation must be back side of indoor antenna is to
prevent the indoor antenna receiving the signal emitted by outside antenna.
Otherwise it will cause self-oscillation of booster.
Warning: RF safety, any antenna used with this device must be located at 20 cm
(8 inches) away from persons or by bystanders.
Warning: It will damage the mobile device and the booster if connect them with a
cable directly.
Warning: Use the power supply provided by SolidRF only. Other power supplies
may cause damage of the booster.
Warning: If the antenna is higher than buildings nearby. Lightning protection
device and lightning conductor is needed.
Warning: Antenna installation is restricted to 10 meters or less height above
ground, even if the antenna is installed indoors when used with a mobile device that
operates in the 1710-1755 MHz band. Violation of this requirement may subject the
owner of the booster to potential FCC enforcement actions.
Warning: Never point the front of a directional antenna toward the inside antenna.
Verify that both the outside antenna and the inside antenna are connected to the
booster before powering up the booster.
Antenna Kitting Information
Component
Prod No.
Description
Gain/Loss
Notes
LTE-70
LTE-
800MH
1900M
1700MHz\2100
SR-31400100
7dBi
7dBi
8dBi
10dBi
10dBi\10dBi
Directional
antenna
SR-31300100
3dBi
3dBi
3dBi
3.5dBi
3.5dBi\3.5dBi
Omni-directio
nal antenna
SRG58-30FN
30Feet
4.5dB
4.5dB
4.9dB
7.6dB
7.2dB\8dB
SRLMR400-75FN
75Feet
4.2dB
4.2dB
4.4dB
6.1dB
5.8dB\6.5dB
SRG58-15FN
15Feet
2.35dB
2.4dB
2.56dB
3.9dB
3.7dB\ 4.1dB
SRLMR400-30NN
30Feet
1.9dB
1.9dB
1.95dB
2.8dB
2.55dB\2.9dB
SR-21200100
7dBi
7dBi
7dBi
10dBi
10dBi\10dBi
Directional
antenna
SR-21300100
3dBi
3dBi
3dBi
3.5dBi
3.5dBi\3.5dBi
Omni-directio
nal antenna
SR-LP35000090
0.1 dB
0.1dB
0.1 dB
0.18dB
0.16dB\0.2dB
Ideal for any
external
antenna
All equivalent antennas and cables are suitable for use with the
SR25652001 booster.
Default antenna and cable shipped with the booster
Component Prod No.
Description
Gain/Loss Notes
LTE-7
07
LTE-7
81
800M
Hz
1900M
Hz
1700MHz\2100
MHz
Outside
Antenna
SR-31300100
3dBi
3dBi
3dBi
3.5dBi
3.5dBi\3.5dBi
Omni-directio
nal antenna
Outdoor
Cable
SRG58-30FN
30Feet
4.5dB
4.5dB
4.9dB
7.6dB
7.2dB\8dB
Inside Cable
SRG58-15FN
15Feet
2.35dB
2.4dB
2.56dB
3.9dB
3.7dB\ 4.1dB
Inside
Antenna
SR-21200100
7dBi
7dBi
7dBi
10dBi
10dBi\10dBi
Directional
antenna
Description of network protection features:
The SolidRF SR25652001 including safeguards to protect the cellular network from
interference. Each Signal Booster is individually tested and factory set to ensure FCC
compliance.
1. The Signal Booster cannot be adjusted without factory reprogramming or
disabling the hardware.
2. The Signal Booster will amplify, but ONLY incoming and outgoing signals in
order to increase coverage of authorized frequency bands.
3. If the Signal Booster is not in use for five minutes, it will reduce gain until a signal
is detected.
4. If a detected signal is too high in a frequency band, or if the Signal Booster
detects an oscillation, the Signal Booster will automatically turn the power off on
that band.
5. For a detected oscillation the Signal Booster will automatically resume normal
operation after a minimum of 1 minute. After 5 times consecutive such automatic
restarts, if the detected oscillation still remains, any problematic bands are
permanently shut off until the Signal Booster has been manually restarted by
reconnecting power supply to the Signal Booster.
6. Noise power, gain, and linearity are maintained by the Signal Booster’s
microprocessor.
This is a CONSUMER device
BEFURE USE ,
you
MUST REGISTER THIS DEVICE
with your wireless provider and
have your provider’s consent .Most wireless provider consent to the use of signal
boosters .Some provider may not consent to the use of this device on their network .If
you are unsure ,contact your provider.
You
MUST
operate this device with approved antenna and cables as specified by the
manufacturer .Antennas
MUST
be installed at least 20cm (8inches) from any person.
You
MUST
cease operating this device immediately if requested by the FCC or a
licensed wireless service provider.
WARNING.
E911 location information may not be provided or may be inaccurate for
calls served by using this device.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Contact information for providers
A subscriber must have the consent of a wireless provider to operate a consumer signal
booster. Please register your booster with your wireless service provider, refer to contact
information for providers:
Sprint:
signalbooster@sprint.com
T-Mobile:
www.T-Mobile.com/BoosterRegistration
https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-9827
Verizon:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/wcms/consumer/register-signal-booster.html
AT&T:
https://securec45.securewebsession.com/attsignalbooster.com/
U.S. Cellular:
http://www.uscellular.com/uscellular/support/fcc-booster-registration.jsp
Metro PCS
https://www.metropcs.com/support/signal-booster

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