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Cellular Signal Boosters

A New Source of Revenue for your business

Bad cell signal? Now you can fix it!

Cellular Signal Boosters

http://www.wilsonelectronics.com/wci-training

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CI Program Benefits

• Listing on Wilson Electronics online installer locator plus in house referrals• Priority technical support and custom design service• Free ground shipping • Marketing and collateral assistance• Restricted product line for CI channel partners• Synergistic new solution for your customer

Requirements to be a CI

• Attend factory training (live or webinar)• Pass post training exam (90% to pass)• Purchase a “Demo Kit”

Wilson Electronics Overview

� American manufacturer of communications equipment for over 40 years.

� Leader in Cellular Signal Booster technology for the last 15 years.

� Holds multiple patents covering oscillation prevention & carrier cell site protection.

� Employs over 250 people in St. George, Utah.

� Provides free U.S. based Technical Support for all its customers.

� U.S. based design and manufacturing allows the company to maintain highest standards of quality.

� All products undergo 100% testing prior to delivery to ensure the highest level of quality and performance.

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o Beautiful custom home

o State of the art home theater, automation and security

o Brand new iPhone 5

o No usable cell signal

The Opportunity for Integrators

Why?

Reasons for weak signal

• Building Materials

– Radiant barrier insulation, chicken wire and stucco walls, metal studs and roofs, concrete walls and low E windows can all block cellular signal.

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• Distance from Tower

– The farther away cellular devices are from the tower, the weaker the signal will be. The result is slower data speeds and connectivity problems.

Cell tower



• Natural obstructions

– Mountains, hills, valleys, foliage and other natural obstructions can block and/or weaken cellular signals.

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The Solution

A professionally installed Wilson Electronics cellular signal booster!

Benefits of a Cellular Booster

� Eliminates dead zones

� Eliminate dropped calls

� Faster data speeds

� Longer cell phone battery life

� Less radiation from phone

� No need for internet

� No extra contract needed

� Works with any carrier

� Supports alarm backup

Provides uninterruptable connection when powered through UPS

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Common Terms&

Background Information

Cellular Technologies

Wilson CI 500 cellular repeaters support 2G, 3G and 4G signals for all major US carriers.

– Verizon Wireless – CDMA, LTE 850mhz/1900mhz 700mhz (LTE)

– Sprint – CDMA, LTE, WI-MAX 1900mhz 800mhz

– T-Mobile – GSM and HSPA+ 1900mhz 1700mhz/2100mhz (AWS)

– AT&T – GSM, LTE, HSPA+ 850mhz/1900mhz 700mhz, 1700mhz/2100mhz

4G is currently used for high speed data and is transmitted using LTE, AWS and HSPA+ technologies. Soon, Carrier aggregation and voice over LTE will become the norm.

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Cell Phone Signal

• Cellular signal strength is measured in decibels (dB), and will typically range from -50dBm to -110dBm. (Decibel Milliwatts)

• The dB scale is logarithmic, every 3dB doubles or halves the power. A -67dBm is twice the power of -70dBm.

• Every 6dB will approximately double the coverage distance from the inside antenna.

0dB

Dropped calls

m mm m m m m m

Gain and Loss

Gain – Gain is the ability of a device to increase the power of a signal. Gain is measured in dB (Decibels). It is the power added to the signal by the amplifier or antenna.

Loss - Loss, also called attenuation, is any reduction of signal strength. Loss occurs in cables, splitters and connectors. It also occurs when the signal is transmitted through the air. Loss is cumulative, and is subtracted from the signal.

Signal in: -100dBm

Signal out: -30dBm

Gain

Signal in: -100dBm

Loss+ 70dB

Signal out: -106dBm

- 6dB100’RG11

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Cables & LossWilson Professional Boosters use RG6 or RG11 “F” connectors

Loss per 100’850mhz = 8.30dB1900mhz = 13.35dBFigure at 10dB/100’

RG6 RG11 low loss

Loss per 100’850mhz = 4.75dB1900mhz = 7.50dBFigure at 6db/100’

F connector75 ohm

Good Better

Oscillation & Overload

• Oscillation – Occurs when inside antenna and outside antenna “talk” to each

other, causing an RF loop or feedback. Solution is to increase separation of the antennas, or turn down gain on the amplifier. Increasing isolation is the key and can be achieved mechanically in some cases.

• Overload – Caused by close proximity to a cell tower. The offending tower

may be on another network. If working with a directional outside antenna, re-orienting the antenna and or reducing gain may solve the issue.

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Outside Antenna Amplifier Inside Antenna

What is a Signal Booster?

Optional components

Tap Splitter Lightning Surge Protector

CI 500 booster kits include three key elements

Amplifier Adds power (Gain) to the signal in both directions, also called a BDA or Booster. Max gain varies by application.

Outside Antenna communicates with the cell tower with increased sensitivity and power. (Generally 7 to 10+ dB gain).

Inside Antenna communicates with the cell phone or device, also adding gain. (Generally 5 to 7+ dB gain).

Co-ax cable is the conduit between all the elements of the system.

How does it work?

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A typical system:10K square ft. (two inside antennas)

Wide Band DirectionalOutside Antenna

RG6 Cable

Panel Antennas, Inside

Splitter

MainAmplifier

RG6 Cable

Installation and Specification

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Site Survey

• Start with a floor plan, hand drawn is fine. Include approximate dimensions.

• Record signal strength on floor plan, inside and outside on all sides of building. Make sure to include all local carriers

• Mark location of strongest outside signal on floor plan.

• Mark areas on floor plan requiring improved signal.

Signal strength

Wilson 84CI70 “New Dealer” Demo Kit84CI70

Includes CI570 kit and Signal meter kit$599 (normal cost is $1039)

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Signal meter links

View training videoWilsonelectronics.com>About Us>Videos>Certified Installer>RF Signal Detector

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mH0YZqyL918&index=6&list=PLU3wUE6VfHeNR4yI9RgIgvEXwXRflX-i_

Look up your local frequencies:wilsonelectronics.com/fcc

orhttp://wireless2.fcc.gov/UlsApp/UlsSearch/searchGeographic.jsp

Search using the “address” radio button and limit to 3mi.Limit frequency range to the below values:

700 MHz 728 to 757850 MHz 869 to 894

1900 MHz 1930 to 1990AWS 2110 to 2155

Locate towers on a map http://www.cellreception.com/

Frequencies used in zip code http://www.wirelessadvisor.com/

System design

Site Survey• Start with a floor plan, hand drawn is fine. Include

approximate dimensions.

65’

65’

~4225 Sq. Ft.

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System design

Site Survey• Record signal strength on floor plan, inside and

outside on all sides of building.

65’

65’

-97dBm AT&T, T mobile-92dBm Verizon-95dBm Sprint



System design

Site Survey• Note the best locations for inside and outside

antennas.

65’

65’



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Antennas

Wide Band Directional600mHz to 2600mHz

• +9dB Gain• 45° Beam width

• Isolation, 25dB• Includes mounting hardware• Highly adjustable• Easily tuned• Two can be paired for better coverage

• +7dB Gain• 110° Beam width

• Isolation 25dB• Includes mounting hardware• Four mounting options

• Wall• Ceiling• Pole (outside)• Window

Panel Antenna600mHz to 2600mHz

Lightning and Weather

• Lightning surge protection• Replaceable gas discharge element• Protects downstream equipment• 50 or 75 ohm models • Low loss

Improperly sealed outside connector

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Adding additional inside antennas

Home Run:

Splitters –A splitter will have an even division of signal to each port. Wilson offers 2 and 3 way 75ohm splitters.

Daisy Chain / Trunk Line:Taps – Are splitters that have an uneven division signal. There is a tap port (-10dB) and a pass thru port (-0.5dB).

-10 dB Tap (859907)75 ohm

-3dB -4.8dB

-3 dB two way splitter(859993) 75 ohm

-4.8dB three way splitter(859994) 75ohm

Amplifier Control

• Green – The booster is operating properly. Note that gain may be reduced by AGC.

• Red – A red light indicates that the booster has shut down to prevent oscillation. This means that more separation or isolation will be needed between the antennas.

• Orange – The booster is experiencing receiver overload and is shutdown on the indicated frequency due to close proximity of a cell tower. To correct for overload, start by pointing the outside antenna away from the nearby tower until the light goes green. If the orange light can not be turned off, you will need to select a new location for the outside antenna which does not receive too strong a signal.

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Gain Adjustment

• The adjustable gain controls allow the installer to set separate gain levels for all frequencies as needed.

• Remember, reducing the gain to correct oscillation or overload will reduce the coverage area of each inside antenna.

Installation principals

• Always orient the Outside Antenna and Inside Antenna away from each other. This helps maintain isolation between the antennas. Additional isolating materials may be necessary.

• Vertical separation helps increase isolation.

• Directional antennas provide better isolation than omni directional antennas.

• Keep cable runs as short as possible to minimize loss.

• Nearby towers can cause overload.

• If practical, do a soft installation of the equipment first.

• Inside antennas can cover four to five thousand square feet.

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Signal in- 84dBm

Antenna Gain +9dBSystem Loss

Co-ax cable -12.5dBSplitter, per leg -3dB

Safety margin -6dB

Total system loss -21.5dB

50’ RG6 coaxLoss = 5dB


Splitter loses3dB per side.


Antenna Gain +7dB

Calculated Signal-19.5dBm

(4k to 5k coverage area)

Installation Goal

Minimum -20dBm calculated signal at each inside antenna

System Gain

Outside antenna +9dBAmplifier +70dB

Inside antenna +7dB

Total system gain +86dB

-84dBm + 86dB – 21.5dB = -19.5dBm

70dB gainAmplifier

Signal in- 100dBm

Antenna Gain 9dB


70dB gainAmplifier

Calculated Signal-26 dBm

(Poor results)

Determine the correct product

Add up the gain and subtract the loss


Antenna Gain 7dB

System Gain


Inside antenna +7dB


System Loss

Co-ax cable -6dBSplitter, per leg -3dB

Safety margin -6dB

Total system loss -15dB

-100dBm + 86dB – 15dB = -26dBm

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Signal in- 74dBm Antenna Gain +9dB

60dB gainAmplifier


Splitter loses3dB per side.


Antenna Gain+7dB/antenna

Calculated Signal-19.5dBm / antenna

(good results)

Determine the correct product

60 dB gain amplifier with stronger outside signal


System Gain


Inside antenna +7dB


System Loss

Co-ax cable -12.5dBSplitter, per leg -3dB

Safety margin -6dB

Total system loss -21.5dB

-74dBm + 76dB – 21.5dB = -19.5dBm

Coverage area chart

1900mhz850mhz

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Adding additional inside antennas

1 2 3 4

Try to keep signal balanced across all antennas

System at a glance

304475859992

859993

859994

859976

301155

Wide band directionalMSRP $99.95

Panel ceiling/wallMSRP $99.95

-3dB Super SplitterMSRP $99.95

-4.8dB Super Splitter MSRP $109.95

-10dB TapMSRP $99.95

CI 570 (464104) $1149CI 565 (463104) $ 739CI 560 (462104) $ 619

75ohm Lightning SurgeMSRP $99.95

75ohm System

Three gain levels:60dB, 65dB and 70dB max gain2G,3G & 4GFor all carriers*

*excludes Wi-max (2.5gHz)

Suggested selling price

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New FCC Regulations

• All Wilson cellular boosters meet 2014 FCC requirements and are FCC certified

• Cellular boosters must be shipped as complete kits and minimum cable lengths observed

• New boosters installed after May 1, 2014 must be registered by end user with their carrier

Links for Carrier registration:

AT&T - https://securec45.securewebsession.com/attsignalbooster.com/

Verizon - http://www.verizonwireless.com/wcms/consumer/register-signal-booster.html

Sprint - http://www.sprint.com/legal/fcc_boosters.html?question_box=booster registration&id16=booster registration

T-Mobile – http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-9827

U.S. Cellular - http://www.uscellular.com/uscellular/support/fcc-booster-registration.jsp?_requestid=38383

PDF Download

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Certification Test

Log into the Wilson Electronics web site at

http://www.wilsonelectronics.com/forms/WCI-Test

Complete the WCI information form

Proceed to the test page and follow the instructions

Results will be returned via email along with priority tech support phone number and welcome packet within seven business days

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