Wilson Electronics 460001 Wideband Consumer Booster (CMRS) User Manual

Wilson Electronics, LLC Wideband Consumer Booster (CMRS) Users Manual

Contents

Users Manual

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Cellular Signal Booster
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IT IS VERY IMPORTANT
TO POWER YOUR SIGNAL
BOOSTER USING A SURGE
PROTECTED AC POWER
STRIP WITH AT LEAST A 1000
JOULE RATING.
FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY
IN THE EVENT OF A POWER SURGE OR LIGHTNING
STRIKE.
! ! THE SIGNAL BOOSTER UNIT IS DESIGNED
FOR USE IN AN INDOOR, TEMPERATURE-
CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT (LESS
THAN 150 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT). IT IS
NOT INTENDED FOR USE IN ATTICS OR SIMILAR
LOCATIONS SUBJECT TO TEMPERATURES IN
EXCESS OF 150°F.
Contents
Package Contents ......................................................3
Optional Accessories ...................................................3
Before Getting Started ..................................................3
Find the Strongest Signal ................................................4
Quick Install - Inside Window Mount Option ................................5
Installation Options .....................................................6
Outside Pole Mount (Best Option) ......................................6
Outside Wall Mount Option ............................................7
Rafter Mount Option .................................................8
Additional Considerations ...............................................8
DT4G™ and Desktop Antenna Placement ..................................9
Troubleshooting & Understanding Lights ..................................10
Additional FAQ ........................................................12
Safety Guidelines & Recommendations ...................................14
Signal Booster Specifications ...........................................15
Guarantee and Warranty ........................................ Back Cover
Installation Instructions for the Following Wilson Electronics Signal Booster:
DT4G 700 MHz Band 13 & 17, 800 / 1900 (Ext. PCS) AWS (1700 / 2100)
SmartTech ™ Signal Booster
Model # 460001 FCC ID: PWO460001 IC: 4726A-460001
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
5V / 2.5A

(859948)
30’ RG6
Coax Cable
(950630)
Cable
Connector
(971129)
Desktop Antenna
(5’ RG-174 comes attached)
(301211)
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Package Contents
Mounting Option Accessories (Included)
Outside Panel Antenna Kit
Outside Panel Antenna
30’ RG6 coax cables
(314473-0630)
DT4G
A B C
Before Getting Started




 


2. Watch the YouTube video

installation at: 
DT4Gvideo.
3. Determine the best installation option


(Best Option)
 
– Rafter Mount

 


referenced in the instructions.
 

 
Panel Antenna

RG6 30’ Coax Cable

Required F-Female to SMA
Male adapter
DT4G Inside Panel Antenna Upgrade
(311155-0630)
Tools Required for Installation:
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 
 
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Find the Strongest Cellular Signal









1. Best method:
Connect the Outside Antenna to the

to the Desktop Antenna. Have one
person outside (on the roof for best

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


a. The person inside should have
the phone in test mode so the

read. This is more accurate than
the bar indicator. Go to 

instructions
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b. The person on the roof should turn



Rotate in 45°
increments
c. The person inside should note the





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 



direction.
2. Good methods:
a. Place calls from several locations



 



to the App Store and search for


3. Acceptable method: Check the bar





phone.) Phones can take up to 30


several times.


installation video at: 
DT4Gvideo.
WAIT 30
SECONDS
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4. Insert the Outside Antenna into the
cradle.
Window faces general
direction of cell tower
5. Connect the supplied coax cable to
the antenna lead cable on the Outside
Antenna.
6. Route the cable as desired to the

connect both coax cables, use the
Cable Connector provided.
7. Connect the coax cable to the DT4G.
Connect the Desktop Antenna to the
DT4G. For instructions on install and
Desktop Antenna placement refer to

Quick Install - Inside Window
Mount Option
Additional installation options on pg. 6-8
Find the Strongest Cellular Signal

Ready to Install
Inside Window Mount
1. Select a location on the inside of




mount to be in a different room from






Window faces general
direction of cell tower
 
alcohol prep pad included in Packet C.
3. Insert the suction cups included in
Packet C into the holes on the Outside

motion. Press the suction cups onto

twist through
twist through
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


 


NOTE:

pane windows with coatings will
weaken the cellular signals as
they pass through because of a

manufacturing. If you have dual-

coatings, we recommend one
of the other mounting options if
your performance is not to your
satisfaction.
Installation Options
Outside Pole Mount Option
(Best Option)
 
Outside Antenna can be mounted on

vertical or horizontal separation from the
inside Desktop Antenna.
 
pole of 1 to 2 inches in diameter.

to the roof can be purchased from a


part #901117. Install the pole in the
desired location.
 


Place the desktop signal
antenna directly beneath the
placement of the Outside
Antenna location
At least 20 feet of vertical
or horizontal separation
from the desktop antenna
is needed
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 

half of the bracket onto the U-bolt and

nuts provided. Be sure the cradle is at


 
5. Connect the supplied coax cable to
the antenna lead cable on the Outside
Antenna.
6. Route the cable as desired to the

connect both coax cables, use the Cable
Connector provided. Secure the cable

Outside Wall Mount Option
 





2. Position the Outside Antenna bracket,



Face in roughly the same
direction as the strongest
cellular signal
 


Outside
Antenna
bracket
4. Line up the Outside Antenna bracket

the cradle antenna bracket to the


wall
side view
anchors
anchors
5. Connect the supplied coax cable to
the antenna lead cable on the Outside
Antenna.
6. Route the cable as desired to the

connect both coax cables, use the
Cable Connector provided.
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Rafter Mount Option
 



or horizontal separation. The location



2. Mount the Outside Antenna bracket



3. Connect the supplied coax cable to
the antenna lead cable on the Outside
Antenna.
4. Route the cable as desired to the

connect both coax cables, use the
Cable Connector provided.
Additional Considerations



 





at the Outside Antenna. Be sure to

Antenna.
Rotate in small
increments
2. Maintain a distance of at least 20 feet
from the Outside Antenna to the DT4G
unit.
If possible, place the Desktop

placement of the Outside Antenna
location. This creates a maximized

Desktop Antenna remains.
Mount in the general
direction of the strongest
cellular signal
Mount at least
20 feet apart
Minimum separation
of 20 feet
Place the desktop signal
antenna directly beneath the
placement of the Outside
Antenna location
At least 20 feet of vertical
or horizontal separation
from the desktop antenna
is needed
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3. Keep the DT4G and the Desktop
Antenna at least 18 inches away


from the DT4G.
4. Do not face the Outside Antenna and

other. This can cause the DT4G




on the Outside Antenna and the


 








Recommended: Lightning Surge
Protector (Sold Separately, part #859992)


DT4G. Attach the cable from the Outside

 The LSP is

Ground
Wire
DO NOT
face the Outside Antenna and
the Desktop Antenna toward
each other
Minimum separation
of 18 inches
DT4G and Desktop Antenna
Placement
1. Select a location for the DT4G that


ventilation. Recommended locations
include on a shelf, in a closet, on a
desk or behind it. Be sure the location

proper ventilation, keep other objects

2. Place the DT4G on a desk, table or

routed the cable from the Outside
Antenna.
3. Attach the coax cable from the
Outside Antenna to the DT4G at the
connector labeled “Outside Antenna.”
4. Attach the Inside Antenna to the
connector labeled “Inside Antenna.”
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 

Outside Antenna.
 

the “Outside Antenna” connector).



Important notice: Connect your DT4G
AC Power Supply to a surge protected
AC power strip with at least a 1000 Joule
rating. Failure to do this will void your
warranty in the event of a power surge or
lightning strike.
!
 



Note
Face Inside Antenna
away from DT and
Outside Antenna
Troubleshooting &
Understanding Lights

for each band (for more information about

service provider visit .)

or red.
Green


Red indicates the DT4G has shut

Orange indicates the DT4G is
overloaded because it is too close to

Note: All red light issues must be resolved
before orange light issues.
Fixing Red Light Issues


 
 





for the DT4G to reset. Continue this

Wait 5 seconds
between each
adjustment
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IMPORTANT NOTE: 




c) You need to increase the distance





Increase horizontal
and/or vertical
distance
 





 





 

the Wilson Electronics Technical
Support Team for assistance:
866-294-1660.
Fixing Orange Light Issues


 

.
Wait 5 seconds
between each
adjustment
 




 

the Outside Antenna. Continue to adjust


 

Electronics Technical Support Team for
assistance: 866-294-1660.
Lights Off







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.
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email, at .
How does weather affect the performance of
my Outside Antenna?



see less performance.
What’s the difference between the 800 MHz
and the 1900 MHz bands? How do I know
which MHz band my cell phone uses?

cellular providers on the 800 & 1900 MHz



For more detail, refer to .
Why do I need to maintain at least 20 feet of
separation, but no more than 50 feet? OR
Why do I need to create so much distance
between the antennas?
Antennas connected to a booster create a sphere

condition called oscillation occurs. This oscillation


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
United States Carrier Frequency Use

com
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Kit 301121-40010
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Kit 311135-40060
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Kit 301151-0610
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
Kit 311135-5820
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Kit 311135-40060
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Kit 301151-1110
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
Kit 311155-1150


Kit CANT-0045


Kit CANT-0039

Kit YX-052


Kit 301211

50 Ohm Outside Antenna Kits
Kit 314453-5825


Kit 314411-5825


Kit 301111-5850


Kit 311129-5840


Kit 311203-5820

Inside Antenna Kits
Kit 309900-50N


Kit 309905-50N


Kit 309902-75F


Kit 309903-75F
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Kit 309904-75F


Inside Antenna Expansion Kit
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
Kit 311124-5830


Kit 311203-40020


Kit 301111-400170


Kit 311124-400100


Kit 311129-400100


Kit 314411-40075


Kit 314453-40075



75 Ohm Outside Antenna Kits
Kit 301111-0675



Kit 311201-0620


Kit 311129-0660



Kit 311129-0650



Kit 314473-0640


Kit 311141-0620


Kit 301111-11140



Kit 311201-1120


Kit 311129-11110



Kit 311124-1180



Kit 314473-1175


Kit 314475-0630


Kit 314475-1175


Kit 311141-1120


Kit CANT-0040


Kit CANT-0043


Kit CANT-0042


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Lightning
Surge Protector

To Outside
Antenna
To Signal Booster
Ground Wire
(not included)
!RECOMMENDED: INSTALLING THE LIGHTNING SURGE PROTECTOR
(SOLD SEPARATELY)
INSTALL THE LIGHTNING SURGE PROTECTOR (LSP) CLOSE TO THE SIGNAL
BOOSTER. ATTACH THE CABLE FROM THE OUTSIDE ANTENNA TO THE
SURGE PROTECTOR. ENSURE THE LSP IS PROPERLY GROUNDED.
#859992-75 OHM MAY BE PURCHASED AT WWW.WILSONELECTRONICS.COM
OR BY CALLING 800-204-4104.
Safety Guidelines
WARNING: 
at least 6 feet of separation distance from Panel and Dome antennas and 4 feet of separation
distance from Desktop antennas.
WARNING: 
cell phone.
WARNING: 

WARNING: 


WARNING: 
WARNING: 
RF SAFETY WARNING: 
BEFORE USEMUST REGISTER THIS DEVICE



You MUST
the manufacturer. Antennas MUST
person.
You MUST

WARNING.

This is a CONSUMER device.
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Signal Booster Specifications
DT 4G
Model Number 460001
Connectors SMA-Female on the Inside Antenna / F-Female on the Outside Antenna
Antenna Impedance 75 Ohms
 704-746 MHz, 746-787 MHz, 824-894 MHz, 1850-1995 MHz, 1710-1755/2110-2155 MHz
Passband Gain (nominal) 700 MHz Band17
57.3
700 MHz Band13
55.0
800 MHz
57.2
1700/2100 MHz
60.5
1900 MHz
57.0
20 dB Bandwidth (MHz) 700 MHz Band17 700 MHz Band13 800 MHz 1700/2100 MHz 1900 MHz

Maximum
26.2
29.8
26.7
29.8
38.3
39.5
73.5
73.8
78.4
80.1
Power output for single cell
phone (Uplink) dBm
700 MHz Band17 700 MHz Band13 800 MHz 1700 MHz 1900 MHz
23.7 23.6 24.6 24.9 23.3
Power output for single cell
phone (Downlink) dBm
700 MHz Band17 700 MHz Band13 800 MHz 2100 MHz 1900 MHz
0.9 -1.0 2.1 5.8 6.1
Power output for multiple
received channels (Uplink) dBm
No. Tones
Maximum Power
700 MHz Band17 700 MHz Band13 800 MHz 1700 MHz 1900 MHz
221.3 20.7 23.0 19.9 18.1
317.7 17.2 19.4 16.4 14.6
415.2 14.7 16.9 13.9 12.1
513.3 12.8 15.0 11.9 10.2
611.7 11.2 13.4 10.4 8.6
Power output for multiple
received channels
(Downlinklink) dBm
Maximum Power
No. Tones 700 MHz Band17 700 MHz Band13 800 MHz 2100 MHz 1900 MHz
2-2.0 -3.2 1.8 -0.5 -2.2
3-5.6 -6.7 -1.7 -4.1 -5.8
4-8.1 -9.2 -4.2 -6.6 -8.3
5-10.0 -11.2 -6.1 -8.5 -10.2
6-11.6 -12.8 -7.7 -10.1 -11.8
 7 dB nominal
Isolation > 110 dB
Power Requirements 110-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz, 8 W
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microprocessor.
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