SolidRF Signal Plus User manual
SolidRF Signal Plus
Cell Phone Booster Manual
Manufactured and Warranted by
SolidRF Technology Inc. Canada
www.SolidRF.ca
Operational Diagram
(How It Works)
Package Contents
Page 2
Installation Step By Step
Page 5 - 12
Trouble Shooting
Page 13 - 14
Technical Specification
Warranty Information
Page 15
Basic Signal Level Knowledge
Page 3
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Preparation
Page 4
Safety Guidelines
Page 16
If you have any questions or concerns when
installing or operating your cell phone booster,
please email us: Support@SolidRF.ca
Or call our customer service number
877-579-7878
Working Diagram (How It Works)
Package Contents
1. The outdoor antenna catches the signal from the tower.
2. Sends outside signal to the booster through a coax cable.
3. The booster amplifies the signal then rebroadcasts the signal indoors to all mobile
devices within range.
4. The system also works in reverse; amplifying outgoing signal back to the tower.
The kit includes the following items:
1. Outdoor Antenna, Indoor Antenna；
2. Booster；
3. Power supply；
4. Splitter
5. 3*30 ft&1*15 ft of RG6 cable；
The size and the coverage area and the strength of the boosted signal are
directly related to two key factors:
1. Signal strength received by the outdoor unit. So, setting up the outside
unit where the signal is the strongest will provide the best results.
2. Distance of separation between the outdoor unit and the indoor unit.
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Outdoor Antenna Booster Power supply RG6 cable
2*Indoor Antenna Splitter
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2
3
Signal transmission loss and power level
Coverage area ability
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Note: FCC regulations limit the amplification of all cell phone boosters in order to
prevent damage to the telecommunications infrastructure. Therefore, the maximum
coverage area of a booster depends on the original power level of the signal captured by
the outdoor unit.
Notice: Not recommended when outdoor signal strength is less than -110dbm(3G/1x)
or -120dBm(4G/LTE). The resulting coverage area of the boosted signal will be
prohibitively small.
Power level
at the outdoor antenna location
Coverage Area @ One Antenna
(sq. ft.)
Coverage Area @ Two Antenna
(sq. ft.)
Strong (5 bars on the cellphone)
5,000
8,000
Medium (3~4 bars on the cellphone)
2,500
4,000
Weak (1~2 bars on the cellphone)
600
1,000
Find a cell tower nearby!
There are a variety of resources available online, here are some third party websites and
app recommended. Use these to locate your nearest cell tower, either by street address
of GPS coordinates.
For U.S. websites:
www.antennasearch.com/
www.cellmapper.net/
www.cellreception.com/towers
For Canada website:
www.cellmapper.net/
APP: Tower Locator (iPhone or Android)
Preparation
You Will Need (make sure the following things and tools are prepared and ready for your
installation. )
•2~3 hours
•2 people (a person to help with antenna calibration)
•Drill (if routing cable through wall)
• Recommended: Power Strip with surge protection
Find The dBm Reading On Your Phone
Having an accurate measurement of signal strength in decibels (dBm) is crucial when
installing your system. Decibels accurately measure the signal strength you are receiving.
Test both 3G and 4G signal for best results by turning the LTE off in the carrier settings of
your device.
iPhone: need to download third part APP;
Android: Settings > About Phone > Status or Network > Signal Strength or Network
Type and Strength (exact options/wording depends on phone model).
Note: Turn off your cell phone’s WiFi to ensure you are checking the cellular connection.
The dBm reading will be refreshed every 30-60 seconds. Want faster results? Once you
have a reading, turn on airplane mode. Wait 15 seconds. Turn off airplane mode. The
signal strength reading is refreshed.
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Step2: Select the Location for the Inside Antenna
•The indoor antenna is an
directional antenna.
Choosing a location
facing all over your home
will help to maximize
your coverage area.
Step1: Measure the Signal Strength Inside your Home
Test Installation
•Test your current signal strength in multiple locations throughout the home
•Record the current signal strength in the table provided for reference
Test Record
No
Location
Record(dBm)
1
2
3
4
5
5
We STRONGLY recommend doing a test installation before finalizing the installation.
Doing a test installation of your cell phone booster ensures that you will get the optimal
performance from your system.
Step3: Select the Location for the Outside Unit
1. This is the most critical step and will determine the overall performance of the
booster system.
2. Using the same method described in Step 1, walk around the outside of your home
and test the signal strength. Determine where you have the strongest signal (the
dBm reading is closest to zero).
3. Generally, the strongest signal will be located on the side of your home facing the
nearest cell tower. Keep in mind, the signal strength at ground level may be different
from the signal strength at or above the roofline due to obstructions (trees, other
buildings, etc.) that block the incoming signal. In most situations, the strongest signal
is found about 15 feet above the ground on the side of your home facing the nearest
cell tower.
Test Record
No
Location
Record(dBm)
1
2
3
4
5
6
Caution
•The height of the outside antenna should never exceed the highest point of your
home. This is a precaution against damage and safety concerns caused by lightning
strikes to the outside unit.
•In order to achieve the best performance, try to maximize the distance between the
inside and outside antenna.
•Ensure that the outside antenna is pointed away from where you plan to install the
inside antenna. Self-oscillation may occur if the outside antenna is pointed over the
location of the inside antenna.
Step 4: Temporarily Mount the Outside Antenna
Use one of the three options to mount the outside antenna on your roof on the side of
the house with the strongest signal
In order to achieve the best signal coverage effect,
there is a certain distance requirement between the
indoor and outdoor units. Make sure the inside and
outside units are facing away from each other.
Minimum Required Separation Distance Between
Indoor and Outdoor Antenna：
20 ft (6 meters) horizontal distance
13 ft (4 meters) vertical distance(As far as possible)
Make sure to meet the Minimum Separation
Requirements while at the same time mounting the
outside unit in the location with the strongest signal.
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Step6: Connect the System
Step5: Introduce (Route) Cables Into Room Through Window
Attention: Don’t kink the cable! Avoid
excessive and extreme bending of the
cable in order to prevent damage and
loss of function.
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6. Plug in the power adaptor and
connect it to the nearest power
outlet.
3. Connect the another RG6 cable to
the booster at the “INSIDE” port.
5. Connect the other end of the
coax cable to the panel antenna.
1. Connect the outside antenna to
the RG6 cable.
2. Connect the outside antenna to the
“OUTSIDE” port of booster with same
cable.
4. Connect the other end of the coax cable
to splitter at the “INPUT” port, and two
inside antennas' cables connect to the
other side port.
Step7: Evaluate the Effects
Test Record
Decibel Gain vs. Power Amplification/Distance/Coverage area
Decibel Gain
Power Amplification
(times)
Distance Enhance
(times)
Coverage Enhance
(times)
6
4
2
4
10
8
3
9
20
100
8
64
30
1000
32
900
Note: Decibel Gain and Power Amplification may vary depending on the specifics of your
situation. Different building materials and other obstructions in your home will result in
different outcomes.
No
Location
Record(dBm)
1
2
3
4
5
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•Now that the booster is up-and-running, re-test the signal strength inside your home
at the same locations from Step 1. If the number is higher (dBm reading is closer to
zero) than the original reading, your booster is working.
•If your signal is not stronger, check the LED lights on the booster and refer to the
“Quick Troubleshooting” section at the end of the manual.
Step8: Finalizing Outdoor Antenna Installation
Outdoor Unit Installation
Make sure that the outside unit is mounted at least 3 feet away from any other
metallic objects or windows.
Option A : Outside Roof Pole Mount (Best Choice)
Use an existing pole or the pole provided to mount the outdoor unit in the optimal
signal location. Use the picture for reference.
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Once you have tested the performance of the signal booster and made all necessary
adjustments, it’s time to finalize the installation.
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