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Contents:

Guarantee and Warranty · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1

Antenna Options and Accessories · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2

Before Getting Started / How It Works · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3

Quick Start Guide · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4

Installing a Wilson Outside Antenna · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5

Installing a Wilson Inside Antenna · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6

Installing a Wilson Ampliﬁ er · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 7

Powering Up a Wilson Ampliﬁ er · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8

Understanding the Ampliﬁ er Lights · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9

Troubleshooting · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10

Cell Phone Overload Protection · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 11

Warnings and Recommendations · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 11

Finding Signal Strength and Coverage Distance · · · · · · 12

Ampliﬁ er Speciﬁ cations · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 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

hazardous and result in damage to your

ampliﬁ er.

Summary of content (16 pages)

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Amplifier Installation stallat stallatio Guide In-Building Wireless Amplifier Contents: Guarantee and Warranty · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1 Antenna Options and Accessories · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2 Before Getting Started / How It Works · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 Quick Start Guide · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 Installing a Wilson Outside Antenna · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 Installing a Wilson Inside Antenna · · · · · · · · · · · · ·
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30-Day Money-Back Guarantee All Wilson Electronics products are protected by Wilson’s 30-day money-back guarantee. If for any reason the performance of any product is not acceptable, simply return the product directly to the reseller with a dated proof of purchase. 1-Year Warranty Wilson Electronics amplifiers are warranted for one (1) year against defects in workmanship and / or materials. Warranty cases may be resolved by returning the product directly to the reseller with a dated proof of purchase.
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Installation Instructions for the Following Wilson Amplifier: In-Building Wireless iDEN Smart Technology™ 60 dB 900 MHz Amplifier Model # 274106, Part # 804106 FCC ID: PWO274106SB IC: 4726A-274106SB The term “IC” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
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Before Getting Started This guide will help you properly install Wilson’s In-Building Wireless Smart Technology™ Amplifier. 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.
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Installation Overview The following steps provide a summary of the amplifier/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. STEP 1 Install the Outside Antenna Mount the Yagi antenna so that it points toward the cell site and away from where the inside antenna will be located.
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Installing a Wilson Outside Antenna Select a location on the roof of the building to install the outside antenna, using a cell phone in test mode to find the strongest signal from the cell tower. For test mode help, visit www.wilsonelectronics.com or call Technical Support at 866-294-1660. RF Signal Cell Tower Yagi External Antenna ! Warning: Never point the front of the Yagi antenna toward the inside antenna - oscillation will result, causing amber light and gain reduction.
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Installing a Wilson Inside Antenna Select a suitable location for the inside antenna, preferably in the center of where the signal needs to be amplified. To determine signal strength and coverage distance, refer to page 11 of this installation guide. Follow the specific antenna installation instructions included with the inside antenna. Wilson has several inside antenna options. The dome and panel antennas are the most popular for in-building applications.
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Installing a Wilson Amplifier Select a location to install the amplifier that is away from excessive heat, direct sunlight, moisture and that has proper ventilation. Do not place the amplifier in an air-tight enclosure. Recommended installation locations for in-building amplifiers are: • On a wall • On the ceiling • Near a power outlet Run the outside antenna cable to the amplifier and attach it to the N-Female connector labeled “outside antenna” on the amplifier.
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Powering up a Wilson Amplifier 1. IMPORTANT! Ensure that all cell phones and cellular data cards within 50 feet of the inside antenna are turned off. 2. To verify proper installation of the amplifier and antennas, make sure that the distance between the inside and outside antennas is a minimum of 75 feet. 3. If you are using an outside Yagi antenna, never point the front of the Yagi toward the inside antenna. 4.
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Understanding the Amplifier Lights The amplifier is equipped with sensitive electronics designed to detect amplifier oscillation or cell phone overload, both of which can hamper amplifier performance. The amplifier is designed to automatically reduce gain or, if necessary, shut down to prevent or compensate for these conditions. Oscillation or overload can be caused by improper equipment installation -- understanding the amplifier lights will help you identify and solve potential problems.
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Troubleshooting PWR A B C D If light A is amber, this indicates the amplifier is working, but at reduced performance (gain level). Increase the separation distance between the inside and outside antennas, reset the amplifier by disconnecting and reconnecting the power supply, then check to ensure that light A is green. If it is not, repeat this procedure. (Note: an amber light could also be caused by a loose connector or bad cable.
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Cell Phone Overload Protection PWR A B C D If the cell phone is too close to the inside antenna when making a call, it can overload the amplifier. To prevent such overload, the amplifier is equipped with Automatic Gain Control, which reduces gain. (Gain is indicated by green lights in the B, C and D positions.) One or more of these lights may go out, indicating gain cutback. For example, if light D is out but lights B and C are green, this indicates minimum gain reduction.
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Warning: Connecting the amplifier directly to the cell phone with use of an adapter will damage the cell phone. Warning: Connect both the outside and inside antenna cables to the amplifier before powering up the amplifier. Warning: Use only the power supply provided in this package. Use of a non-Wilson product may damage your equipment.
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Factor Conversions Using the table below, find and circle the appropriate decibel (dB) numbers that correspond to the equipment in your particular system. Be sure to choose your numbers from the appropriate frequency column, based on the service you receive (iDEN, Cellular or PCS).
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14 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 COVERAGE DISTANCE (ft) FORMULA SOLUTION COVERAGE DISTANCE IN FT 391 / 157 -10 220 / 88 -15 122 / 50 -20 SIGNAL STRENGTH 70 / 28 -25 39 / 16 -30 22 / 9 -35 NOTE: Your actual coverage may vary from at least half to twice the indicated distance due to signal fading, obstructions or reflections. When you complete the calculation on page 13, find your Signal Strength number on the horizontal axis (-10 to -40).
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Amplifier Specifications Model Number Connectors Impedance (input/output) Dimensions Weight Frequency ¹Passband Gain (nominal) 274106 N-Female 50 ohms 50 Ohms 4.5 x 3.5 x 1.25 inch (11.4 x 8.9 x 3.2 cm) 1.5 lbs (0.7 kg) 896-940 MHz 70 dB Maximum ²20 dB Bandwidth (nominal) Uplink/Downlink 45 MHz / 46 MHz Maximum Power output for single cell phone (uplink) iDEN ³Power output (uplink for multiple cell phones: +20.9 dBm Number of cell phones 2 3 4 5 6 4 +22.1 dBm +18.6 dBm +16.1 dBm +14.1 dBm +12.