Wilson Mobile Wireless Booster Installation

How the Signal Booster System Works

This mobile amplifier has been engineered by Wilson Electronics to significantly improve the signal strength to and from your cell phone or cellular data card in mobile applications. Together with an outside antenna (sold separately), the amplifier’s state-of-the-art technology is designed to increase your signal up to 10 times, reduce disconnects and dropouts, and increase data communication rates needed for 3G technologies.

The outside antenna will collect the cell tower signal and send it through the cable to the amplifier. The signal is then boosted and sent through the inside antenna. Your cell phone or data card then communicates with the improved signal. When the cell phone or data card transmits, the signal goes through the inside antenna, is boosted by the amplifi er and broadcast back to the cell tower through the outside antenna.

Alternative Wireless carries a wide variety of antennas to help you customize your amplifier setup for your specific application. Visit the antenna listing portion of our site: Antennas to view the different options. We also carry kits that include this package and an external antenna. View Wilson Mobile Wireless Kits

WARNING: Use of this amplifier with an antenna gain higher than 6.12 dBi is in violation of FCC regulations for which the offender is fully liable. All Wilson mobile antennas are 6.12 dBi or less.

Here are some antennas options for outside the vehicle.

Do Not Use a GLASS MOUNT ANTENNA

Do not use any type of glassmount antenna with this amplifier. The outside and inside antennas must be shielded by the vehicles metal body from each other to prevent oscillation.

Before Getting Started

This page will help guide you through the properly installation of this signal booster system. It is important to read through all of the installation steps for your particular application prior to installing any equipment. Read through the instructions, visualize where all the equipment will need to be installed and do a soft installation before mounting any equipment. If you do not understand the instructions in full, seek professional help, or contact us or Wilson Technical Support at 866-294-1660.

Warning: In a wireless installation, do not plug the amplifier directly into the cell phone or data card using an antenna adapter. It will damage the amplifier.

Installing the Outside Antenna

To receive the best cell signal, select a location in the center of the vehicle’s roof 12 inches away from any other antennas and free of obstructions. Follow the specifi c antenna installation instructions included with the outside antenna (sold separately).

Warning: Do not use any type of glassmount antenna with this amplifi er. The outside and inside antennas must be shielded from each other to prevent oscillation.

The outside antenna must be installed vertically. Signal performance will be degraded if the antenna is not vertical. The antenna cable may be run through the door to the amplifier.

Warning: The outside antenna must have a separation of at least 10 inches from all persons during normal operation.

For a more professional-looking installation, the antenna cable may be run under the door seal. Carefully pull down the door seal. Run the cable through the seal and push the seal back into place. This prevents constant wear and tear on the cable as the door opens and closes.

The antenna cable is small enough to easily tuck under the door seal or plastic molding.

Installing the Signal Booster Amplifier

Warning:

Do not plug in the DC power supply until the outside and inside antenna cables are attached to the amplifier.

Select a location to install the amplifier that is away from excessive heat, direct sunlight or moisture and that has proper ventilation.

Recommended installation locations are:
• Under the seat
• Under the dash

Run the cable from the outside antenna and attach it to the FME-Male connector labeled “outside antenna” on the amplifier.

Attach the inside antenna cable to the FMEMale connector labeled “inside antenna” on the amplifier.

Installing the Low Profile Antenna

Install the low-profile inside antenna 8-12 inches from where the cell phone or cellular data card will be used.

Warning: Do not install the low-profile antenna within four inches of metal. (Metal found inside the vehicle’s seat will not affect the antenna’s performance.)

Place the inside antenna on the side of the driver’s seat for maximum performance.

Install the inside antenna at least eight inches, but not more than 12 inches, from where the cell phone or cellular data card will be used.

Install the inside antenna at the same angle as the cell phone when held in use, or place next to the laptop’s cellular data card. This will maximize the signal strength.

For a more professional-looking installation, the low-profi le antenna may be slid under the seat cover or leather, high on the driver’s seat.

Warning: The inside antenna must be installed with a separation of at least eight inches from all persons and must not be located in conjunction with any other antenna or amplifier.

Make sure both the outside and inside antenna cables are connected before powering up the amplifier.

Powering Up the Wilson Amplifier

Conect the power cable from the DC plug-in power supply to the amplifier marked “Power” and insert the large end into DC power socket (the cigarette lighter outlet.)

Warning: Use only the power supply provided in this package. The power supply must be 6 V DC.

The amplifier may remain on all the time. However, leaving the amplifier on in a vehicle when it is not running can discharge the battery in a day or two.
A good option is to power the amplifier through the ignition switch so the amplifier is turned on and off with the vehicle.

Amplifier and Heat

The aluminum casing of a Wilson amplifier will adjust very quickly to the ambient temperature of its environment. For example, in the summer, when the inside of a car can reach 140 degrees Fahrenheit, the amplifier temperature may be 150 degrees or higher. The casing will be hot to the touch, similar to a metal door handle or a steering wheel. Such high temperatures will not damage the amplifier, nor do they pose a fi re risk to the vehicle. As recommended in these instructions, install the amplifier in a location with adequate ventilation, such as under the seat, in the trunk or under the dashboard. Keep the area free of items that could block air fl ow to the amplifier.

Warnings and Recommendations

Warning: In a wireless installation, do not plug the amplifier directly into the cell phone or cellular data card using an antenna adapter. It will damage the cell phone or cellular data card.

Warning: Do not plug in the DC power supply until the outside and inside antenna cables are attached to the amplifier.

Warning: RF Safety: The inside antenna must be installed with a separation of at least eight inches from all persons and must not be located in conjunction with any other antenna or amplifier.

Warning: RF Safety: The outside antenna must be installed with a separation of at least 10 inches from any of the vehicle’s occupants or nearby persons and must not be located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or amplifier. All roof-mount antennas should be centrally located on the roof of the vehicle. Mirror-mount antennas should be at least six inches from the ground and leave at least 20 inches of separation from any persons near or around the vehicle. Use of this cellular
amplifier with an antenna gain higher than 6.12 dBi is in violation of FCC regulations for which the offender is fully liable. All Wilson mobile antennas are 6.12 dBi or less. Separation of inside and outside antennas is very important. The metal roof of the vehicle acts as a barrier and helps shield the two antennas from each other, preventing oscillation. If the vehicle has a sunroof, it is important to separate the inside and outside antennas
by at least fi ve feet. This prevents the amplifier from overloading or oscillating.

Antenna Separation

Separation of inside and outside antennas is very important. The metal roof of the vehicle acts as a barrier and helps shield the two antennas from each other, preventing oscillation.

If the vehicle has a sunroof, it is important to separate the inside and outside antennas by at least fi ve feet. This prevents the amplifier from overloading or oscillating.

Understanding the Amplifier Lights

The power light PWR will turn green when the amplifier is successfully
powered up. When the 800 MHz or 1900 MHz lights are lit green, the amplifier is amplifying the outside signal.

If one or both frequency lights turn red, oscillation is occurring and the amplifier has powered down. The outside antenna needs to be moved farther from the inside antenna. Move the outside antenna on the roof of the car to the rear of the car, but at least 8-12 inches from the rear or side windows. Remove power from the amplifier and reinstall power - this resets the amplifier.

If the lights are now green, the oscillation has stopped and the amplifier is working. If the red light is still on, move the antenna farther away and repeat the process.

Always use a magnet-mount or roofmount antenna. Do not use a glassmount antenna, as oscillation may cause continuous shut-down of the amplifier.

An amber light in either the 800 MHz or 1900 MHz position indicates overload from the cell site. The amplifier has temporarily shut down and will automatically reset.

Here is a pdf file of these Mobile Wireless Installation Instructions

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