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USER MANUAL

NETWORKED SMART BOOSTER 1

INTRODUCTION: Cel-Fi QUATRA ................................................................................................................................................2

CONFIGURATIONS: Cel-Fi QUATRA System ...........................................................................................................................2

OVERVIEW.......................................................................................................................................................................................3

PLANNING .......................................................................................................................................................................................3

Decide on the System Configuration ..............................................................................................................................3

Plan NU Placement based upon System Configuration .............................................................................................4

Plan CU Placements ............................................................................................................................................................5

Plan Cabling...........................................................................................................................................................................6

System Installation ..................................................................................................................................................................7

STEP 1 — Record QUATRA serial numbers. ..................................................................................................................7

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TROUBLESHOOTING:

Quatra ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Accessories.............................................................................................................................................................................. 12

SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 12

TERMINOLOGY ........................................................................................................................................................................... 13

FCC STATEMENT........................................................................................................................................................................ 13

WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Cel-Fi QUATRA

Networked Smart Booster

™

Cellular Coverage for your Business

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COVERAGE

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COVERAGE

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COVERAGE

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NETWORK

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Summary of content (12 pages)

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Cel-Fi QUATRA USER MANUAL Networked Smart Booster™ Cellular Coverage for your Business COVERAGE UNIT COVERAGE UNIT NETWORK UNIT COVERAGE UNIT COVERAGE UNIT TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION: Cel-Fi QUATRA ................................................................................................................................................2 CONFIGURATIONS: Cel-Fi QUATRA System ........................................................................................................................
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INTRODUCTION: Cel-Fi Quatra Cel-Fi QUATRA is a simple to install 3G/4G/LTE enterprise class Networked Smart Booster™. A single system is comprised of one Network Unit (NU) and up to four Coverage Units (CU). The NU accepts Donor signals from either the outside cellular network or a locally installed Small Cell, and passes that service over Cat 5e (or better) cabling to CUs mounted where cellular service is needed.
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OVERVIEW PLAN INSTALL CABLE POWER COMMISSION PLANNING Decide on your configuration and where QUATRA components will go, including NU to CU interconnect cables to make sure their lengths do not exceed 100 meters per CU (200m with QRE — QUATRA Range Extender). NU LAN CU 1 CU 2 PWR Cables up to 100m (200m with QRE) CU 3 CU 4 Decide on the System Configuration (Mode) Use the table below to determine the recommended donor input configuration for your installation site.
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NU Placement based upon System Configuration Off-Air Donor To meet regulatory compliance and to assure optimum performance, the approved Cel-Fi External Antenna must be used (refer to Legal Insert for a list of approved antennas). The WAVE Portal is used to simplify this step. For applications in rural areas, the internal antennas of the NU may be used. For best results, test donor signal locations during normal peak usage hours. 1.
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Small Cell Donor: This configuration connects one or more NUs directly to a small cell through a Small Cell Interface (SCIF) for signal distribution. Plan to mount both the small cell, SCIF and NU next to each other, and where there is easy access to LAN cabling and routing (such as an IT closet with pre-existing LAN patch panels).
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CU Placements CU CU CU CU CU CU CU CU CU CU OPTIONAL: QUATRA Range Extender (QRE) Off-Air Donor Coverage Units Where Needed Small Cell Donor Contiguous Coverage Units For Off-Air installs, mount Coverage Units where the macro network does not reach. Example, if a 100,000 ft2 warehouse only lacks service in a few locations, then only use CUs in those locations.
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Cabling NU QUATRA Cabling considerations LAN NU Power • The NU should be located within reach of an AC power output. CU 1 CU 2 PWR Longest cable 100m NU LAN Management port (located on back of NU) • The NU LAN port connects QUATRA to WAVE Portal through your LAN/ISP. CU 3 CU 4 NU to CU cables • Cat 5e (or better) must be used. • These cables must not exceed 100 meters in length (unless a QUATRA Range Extender is used – see below). • These cables must be dedicated to each CU.
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SYSTEM INSTALLATION STEP 1: Record QUATRA NU and CU serial numbers by location The QUATRA Management tools will reference the NUs and CUs by serial number during commissioning, and allow the assignment of personalized names to each unit. STEP 2: Mount QUATRA Hardware WALL MOUNT Network Unit or Coverage Unit Mark screw holes on plastic mount (A) onto wall. OPTIONAL: Trace rectangular area (B) if you are planning to run the cables through the wall.
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STEP 3: Route and connect all Cat 5e (or better) cables NU to CU Cabling Optional QRE Connect CUs in order CU1, CU2... (recommended) If unsure of CU placement, leave extra cable to allow for CU relocating. NU CU I M P O RTA NT Do not power up the Network Unit at this time. LAN Cables are not provided with unit. End-use installer must choose correct LAN / PoE cables. The LAN cable must be as per requirements of CEC / NEC.
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Troubleshooting: QUATRA LED ISSUE SOLID RED BLINKING RED 1 2 All RJ45 port LEDs flash off repeatedly QMT/WAVE IM P O RTA NT For detailed diagnostics, use the QMT app or the WAVE Portal TRY Reset the Network Unit by unplugging the power supply, wait 5 seconds, then plug it back in. Network Unit error. Verify Network Unit software is up to date (using QMT or cloud portal). If the problem persists, return Network Unit for service.
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Troubleshooting: Accessories LED ISSUE QRE – ALL LEDs FLASHING Any RJ45 green LED is off between NU/QRE/CU TRY Unplug the INPUT cable, wait 5 seconds, and plug it back in. If the condition persists the unit needs to be replaced. OUTPUT Link is down CU is not connected or cannot be seen. Check QRE to CU cable and/or CU. CU may be checked by plugging directly to back of NU or QRE Output with LAN test cable.
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Terminology Attenuator An electronic device that reduces the amplitude of a signal. Cel-Fi An Operator specific Smart Signal Booster® that combines higher signal gain with network protection features. Coverage Unit (CU) The Cel-Fi unit that broadcasts cellular service where coverage is needed (Service signal). Donor Antenna Receives and transmits signals with the existing cellular network. External Antenna Antennas external to a device and connected with RF cables. +,-.%")/"012'34"+,-.