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1

  Select a location to install the amplifi er that is away from excessive heat, direct 

sunlight and moisture. 

2

  Select a location on the roof of the building to install the outside antenna. Use 

a cell phone in test mode to fi nd the strongest signal from the cell tower. Visit 
wilsonelectronics.com to fi nd test mode function for your particular cell phone.

3

  Select a location for the inside antenna, preferably in the center of where the 

signal needs to be amplifi ed.

4

  Verify that both the outside antenna and the inside antenna are connected 

before powering up the amplifi er.

  Lightning protection is recommended for all in-building installations.

Typical Installation

EASY TO INSTALL

Wilson Electronics designs and manufactures a full range of wireless 
amplifi ers for in-building applications.

The following steps provide a summary of the amplifi er/antenna installation 
process.  However, they are 

not

 a substitute for the complete installation 

instructions on the following pages, which you should read thoroughly.  Contact 
Wilson’s Technical Support Department with any questions at 866-294-1660.

Power 
Supply

DT Wireless 
Amplifer

Inside Antenna

1

2

3

Warning: 

See RF safety 

warning on page 6.

Summary of Contents for 271247-50

Page 1: ... Installing a Wilson Amplifier 4 Powering Up a Wilson Amplifier 5 Understanding the Amplifier Lights 5 Warnings and Recommendations 6 Finding Signal Strength and Coverage Distance 6 Amplifier Specifications Back Cover Wilson Electronics Inc Warning This manual contains important safety and operating information Please read and follow the instructions in this manual Failure to do so could be hazard...

Page 2: ...properties RMA numbers may be obtained by phoning Technical Support at 866 294 1660 The Manufacturer s rated output power of this equipment is for single carrier operation For situations when multiple carrier signals are present the rating would have to be reduced by 3 5 dB especially where the output signal is re radiated and can cause interference to adjacent band users This power reduction is t...

Page 3: ...Antenna 301135 F Dual Polarity Dome Antenna 301123 G Dual Band Dome Antenna 301121 Inside this Package DT Wireless Amplifier AC DC Plug in Power Supply Antenna Options Accessories A B C E F G D Before Getting Started This guide will help you properly install Wilson s In Building Wireless Smart Technology Amplifiers It is important to read through all of the installation steps for your particular a...

Page 4: ...side antenna and the inside antenna are connected before powering up the amplifier Lightning protection is recommended for all in building installations Typical Installation EASY TO INSTALL Wilson Electronics designs and manufactures a full range of wireless amplifiers for in building applications The following steps provide a summary of the amplifier antenna installation process However they are ...

Page 5: ...the amplifier Note Be careful when plugging the connector in so as not to damage the center pins on the connectors Connect the outside antenna to the amplifier with low loss coax cable available from Wilson Electronics Place the inside antenna in the center of the area needing the amplified signal It is important to have at least 70 feet of separation between the antenna and amplifier AC DC Power ...

Page 6: ...hat could block air flow to the amplifier Warning Verify that both the outside antenna and the inside antenna are connected to the amplifier before powering up the amplifier Understanding the Indicator Light The indicator light on the top of the amplifier will be GREEN when the unit is powered up and working properly A solid ORANGE light indicates the amplifier has cut back it s gain by either 4 d...

Page 7: ...ength and Calculating Coverage Distance Signal strength and the corresponding coverage distance you can expect to achieve with your amplifier antenna system are based on a combination of several factors the received signal strength of your cell phone alone the signal gain achieved by your amplifier and antennas and the signal loss from cables taps and splitters you may be using To calculate your a...

Page 8: ...eceived channels downlink Maximum Power The maximum power is reduced by the number of channels Number of channels 800 MHz 1900 MHz 2 6 2 dBm 5 2 dBm 3 2 7 dBm 1 6 dBm 4 0 2 dBm 0 9 dBm 5 1 7 dBm 2 8 dBm 6 3 3 dBm 4 4 dBm Noise Figure typical 3 5 dB nominal Isolation uplink downlink 90 dB Power Requirements 110 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 8 W Notes 1 Nominal gain is the maximum gain at any frequency in the p...

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