Cel-Fi™ SOLOQuick Start Guide

• The metrics to check are: 4G LTE, RSRP, RSRQ, and SINR • Signal strength and quality should be optimized. SIGNAL QUALITY:BestGoodFairPoor

> -90 dBm Excellent-90 dBm to -105 dBm Good-106 dBm to -120 dBm Fair< -120 dBm Poor

Throughput / SINR ValueAmount of data transferred over a specific time.

Signal Quality/ RSRQThe health of the signal

Signal Strength / RSRPThe power received by the phone from the cell tower.

> 10 dB Excellent6 to 10 Good0 to 5 Fair< 0 Poor

> -9 dB Excellent-9 dB to -13 dB Good< -13 dB Fair to Poor

IMPORTANT:

Mounting Instructions

Determine Cel-Fi SOLO location. (Refer to Installation section).

Determine mounting hole locations.

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1In each marked spot, use a 3/16” drill bit to drill guide holes for the anchors. Install anchors (Drywall).

3 Install mounting brackets.

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REQUIRED HARDWAREMounting Bracket

Screws (4)Drywall Anchors (4)

NOTE: This package comes equipped with screws and drywall anchors for mounting in standard drywall. Before you install the mounts, make sure there are no wires or other objects, or metal plates, behind the drywall that may interfere with the inserts, screws, mount, or mounted units.

In the Box

Attach the Cel-Fi SOLO to the wall mounted bracket.

NOTE: Make sure the Cel-Fi SOLO clicks securely into the mount for best results.

Without Booster

GoodDonor Signal

GoodDonor Signal

With Booster

Donor Antenna

Coax Cable 1ServerAntenna

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Donor Antenna

Coax Cable 2

ServerAntenna

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Overview

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Band 1 Downlink (DL) Frequency (MHz) 2110–2170Uplink (UL) Frequency 1920–1980 Per channel signal bandwidth (MHz) 20Technology HSPA & LTEDual-carrier Yes

Band 3 Downlink (DL) Frequency (MHz) 1805–1880Uplink (UL) Frequency 1710–1785Per channel signal bandwidth (MHz) 20Technology HSPA & LTEDual-carrier No

Band 7 Downlink (DL) Frequency (MHz) 2620–2690Uplink (UL) Frequency 2500–2570Per channel signal bandwidth (MHz) 20Technology LTEDual-carrier No

Band 8 Downlink (DL) Frequency (MHz) 925–960Uplink (UL) Frequency 880–915Per channel signal bandwidth (MHz) 15Technology HSPA & LTEDual-carrier No

Band 20 Downlink (DL) Frequency (MHz) 791–821Uplink (UL) Frequency 832–862Per channel signal bandwidth (MHz) 20Technology LTEDual-carrier No

AirlinkSupported Carriers - LTE 5, 10, 15, 20 MHzSupported Carriers - 3.84 MHzHSPA /W-CDMA 1–4 carriers

PowerDownlink Power - 20 dBmAll BandsUplink Power - 20 dBmBands 1, 3, 7Uplink Power - 22 dBmBands 8, 20

EnvironmentalOperating Temperature 0–40 º CRelative Humidity 0–95Non-condensing RoHS (EU and China) YesCE YesIP Rating 20

MechanicalLxWxH (mm) 80 x 158 x 163Weight 2,580g(boxed, with 8m cable) Cooling ConvectionIP Rating 20

Antenna PortsFrequency (MHz) 698–2700Impedance (Ohms) 50Connector SMA Female

Specifications

Power Supply HP PATCH Antenna Coax Cable(10m)

Cel-FiSOLOUnit

WHIP Antenna

The Cel-Fi SOLO unit attaches to a Donor Antenna and a Server Antenna with coaxial cable.

The Donor Antenna is used to receive the cellular signal from the outside network. For best overall system results, the best possible donor signal should be acquired.

The Server Antenna is used to provide cellular cover-age inside. For best overall results, the Server Antenna should be placed centrally wherever coverage is needed, free from obstacles.

Coax Cable connects the antennas to the Cel-Fi SOLO unit. The length of cable provides physical separation and isolation, generating a larger coverage footprint.

Best Performance, Good Isolation

GoodDonor Signal

Minimal IsolationIsolation

GoodDonor Signal

Installation Help—Three ScenariosGood Signal at the Window (Inside)

Exterior Access (Outside) (for kits with two MINI PANEL Antennas ONLY)

Exterior Access, Smaller Coverage Footprint

DONORport

SERVERport

Ports located on the top of the BACK SIDE of theCel-Fi SOLO Unit

The donor and server antennas are separated by distance and by having some material in between, providing for good isolation. This scenario would lead to good system performance.

Cel-Fi SOLO UnitServer Antenna

Donor Antenna

Donor Antenna

Server Antenna

Cel-Fi SOLO Unit

When Donor and Server are in close proximity, boost is limited.

1) Place or mount the Cel-Fi SOLO unit inside near the outside signal source.2) Attach the WHIP antenna to the DONOR port on the Cel-Fi SOLO unit.3) Attach the coax cables to the SERVER port . Note: Use either or both cables, depending on how far away the SERVER antenna is to be placed.4) Attach one of the MINI PANEL antennas to the end of the coax cable.5) Plug in the Cel-Fi SOLO unit to power. You are finished installing.

1) Attach the 10m cable to the MINI PANEL antenna and securely place the antenna outside where signal is good. This will provide your DONOR signal.

2) Place Cel-Fi SOLO within reach of the DONOR cable. Attach the DONOR cable to the DONOR port on Cel-Fi SOLO.

Note: Make sure you have access to power wherever the Cel-Fi SOLO unit is placed.3) Attach the second MINI PANEL antenna to the 20m cable. This will be the SERVER antenna.4) Attach the cable to the SERVER port on the Cel-Fi SOLO unit and run the SERVER antenna to

wherever coverage is needed. Secure the SERVER antenna at its location. 5) Plug in the Cel-Fi SOLO unit to power. You are finished installing.

1) Attach the 10m cable to the MINI PANEL antenna and securely place the antenna outside where signal is good. This will provide your DONOR signal.

2) Place Cel-Fi SOLO within reach of the DONOR cable, wherever coverage is needed. Attach the DONOR cable to the DONOR port on Cel-Fi SOLO.

Note: Make sure you have access to power wherever the Cel-Fi SOLO unit is placed.3) Attach the WHIP antenna to the SERVER port .4) Plug in the Cel-Fi SOLO unit to power. You are finished installing.

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Isolation is determined by the amount of signal that the Donor Antenna picks up from the Server Antenna.

The amount of boost—the performance of the Cel-Fi product— can be limited by the amount of isolation provided in the physical installation. More isolation leads to more boost.

Isolation can be provided by distance or through physi-cal blockers between the Donor Antenna and Server Antenna.

Donor Antenna PlacementFor best results, place the Donor Antenna where the best cellular signal is located.

Outdoor placement often leads to the best signal quality.

Signal quality can be tested with Cel-Fi WAVE or with a variety of free apps.

Cel-Fi COMPASS and Cel-Fi WAVE PRO professional -grade signal assessment tool available.

Go to www.cel-fi.com/compass for details.

Optimize with the Cel-Fi WAVE app