Phonetone N70AN-PL Cell Phone Signal Booster User Manual

Phonetone N70AN-PL Cell Phone Signal Booster

Package Contents

Please confirm that your purchase includes the following items:

Before Getting Started

The whole installation process may take 1 to 2 hours, and 2 people will be easier to calibrate the position and direction of the antenna. Make sure the following materials are prepared and ready for your installation.

1. 2 inches diameter mount pole
2. Phillips-head screwdriver
3. Adjustable wrench or open-end wrench
4. Drill (if routing cable through the wall)

Installation

Installation Overview

• Step 1 Find the Location with the Strongest Signal
  • Find a location outside the house that has the best reception of cell phone signals. It is recommended to install it in a high, open, and unobstructed location such as the roof.
  • (Use the ‘Signal Advisor APP to check signal strength and find the direction of your carrier’s cell tower, see the APP instruction on Page 11 for a detailed guide.)
• Step 2 Mount the Outdoor Directional Log-Periodic Antenna
  • Before you begin, please note that you may require a mast on which to mount the outdoor antenna, you need to purchase it additionally from the manufacturer.
  • After identifying the location with the strongest signal, decide the installation location for your outdoor antenna. It should allow for sufficient isolation between outdoor and indoor antennas. Vertical isolation is preferred as it is more effective than horizontal.
  • The Directional Log-Periodic Antenna should be mounted at the highest possible location above the roof line and point towards the direction of your carrier’s nearest cell tower. This is the most critical step of the installation process because it will determine the overall performance of the booster.
  • Note:
  1. The greater the isolation between indoor and outdoor antennas, the better performance you will get from the booster.
  2. Make sure the Indoor Antenna and Outdoor Antenna are installed in opposite directions.
• Step 3 Mount the Indoor Panel Antenna
  • The Indoor Panel Antenna is directional with a 120-degree reach, it should be mounted on a vertical surface or wall where there are no objects that may obstruct signals. Connect the antenna to the booster connector labelled ‘INDOOR’.
  • Note:
  1. The Indoor Panel Antenna should be installed in an indoor activity area to get the best coverage and at least 9 meters away linearly from the outdoor antenna.
  2. The installation height is approximately 1.5-2 meters.
• Step 4 Route & Connect the Cable to the Signal Booster
  • Connect the cable to the outdoor antenna and route the cable into the house. All connections should be tightened.
  • A Window Entry Cable is provided to help route cable into the house more easily. Route cable to booster, please connect it to the connector labelled ‘OUTDOOR’.
• Step 5 Power On the Booster & Check Performance
  • After completing the installation step by step, turn on the power and the booster will start to work. The indoor signal strength should be enhanced for normal use. If the signal is still not improved, please refer to the troubleshooting steps.
• Step 6 Troubleshooting

Introduction LCD Display

The LCD screen displays the Frequency, Gain, Received Signal Strength Indication and Output Power for each frequency band.

1. “FREQ”: Frequency for each frequency band.
2. “GAIN”: Gain for each frequency band. When the gain for a particular frequency band is less than 45dB, the channel for this frequency band will shut down automatically and the gain will be set to OdB.
3. “RSSI”: Received Signal Strength Indication, which is the strength of signals received by an outdoor antenna.
4. “OUTPUT POWER”: Output power indication, from left to right, weak to a strong signal.
5. “ “: Press the key to switch between different frequency bands.

Control Function

Introduction of Manual Gain Control Function

The gain for each frequency band should always be set at its maximum value unless the booster is not working properly and following troubleshooting steps cannot solve the problem. The figure shown below is only for illustration purposes, the frequency band noted may be different from your booster.

Note: Please avoid setting the gain below 40dB as this would shut down the particular frequency band channel.

Instructions of Signal Advisor APP For Android:

1. Log in: After launching the APP, for the first time use, you need to register your account, you will be prompted to enter your email address, and your buying platform and create your password.
   • Please note: This booster model cannot be connected to the APP. This APP function is only available for certain booster models. Please skip this page.
2. Test Frequency Band and Find Cell Tower:
   • First, tap ‘Find Cell Tower’. You can see the frequency band of your phone here. Then, tap the blue arrow icon shown below ‘Base Station Direction’ and you can enter the page as shown on the right.
   • You can now follow the signal strength prompts shown in the blue circle to find a direction with strong and stable signals as the installation direction of your outdoor antenna.
3. Watch Installation Video:
   • At the top of the screen, tap ‘Installation Video’.
4. Contact Us:
   • If you are experiencing any product installation problems, please do not hesitate to contact us.
   • You can send messages to us by tapping ‘Help’ at the bottom of the screen. You can also leave your email address here if we don’t reply in time.

For iPhone:

1. Test Frequency Band:
   • Dial No. 3001#12345# → Tap ‘Serving Cell Info’ → Check ‘Band Info’
2. Find Cell Tower:
   • First, tap ‘Find Cell Tower’. Then, tap the text ‘Click to get the location’ and you can enter the page as shown on the right.
   • You can now follow the instructions steps to fill in your ‘Cell ID’ and ‘LAC’ and then tap ‘Find the cell tower’.
   • Follow the signal strength prompts shown in the blue circle to find a direction with strong and stable signals as the installation direction of your outdoor antenna. You can tap the text ‘Try again to find the cell tower’ to go to the previous page.
   • For other functions of the APP for iPhone please refer to the instructions for Android, they are the same.

FCC

FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, under part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used by the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Radiation Exposure Statement

This device complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The FCC certification of this device refers to RF exposure testing performed in typical operating conditions, where a person is no closer than 20 centimetres from the device surface at all times, except for non-repetitive patterns with transient time intervals in the order of a second. Only in the stated conditions, the device is shown to fully comply with the FCC RF Exposure requirements of KDB 447498.

Consumer Signal Booster Warning Label:
If the booster has this label (all consumer boosters sold after March 1, 2014, and some sold prior will have this label):

This is a CONSUMER device.

• BEFORE USE, you MUST REGISTER THIS DEVICE with your wireless provider and have your provider’s consent. Most wireless providers consent to the use of signal boosters. Some providers may not consent to the use of this device on their network. If you are unsure, contact your provider.
• You MUST operate this device with approved antennas and cables as specified by the manufacturer. Antenna MUST be installed at least 20 cm (8 inches) from any person.
• You MUST cease operating this device immediately if requested by the FCe or a licensed wireless service provider.
• WARNING. E911 location information may not be provided or may be inaccurate for calls served by using this device. This device may be operated ONLY in a fixed location for in-building use.
• Note: Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile have approved all boosters that contain the label, so you do not need to get approval again.

1. Verify that your provider has given permission (e.g., AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon), or else get permission from your wireless provider to use it.
2. Register your booster with your wireless provider before turning it on. Each wireless provider that permits boosters to be used must provide a free registration system.
   • Warning: The Inside Antennas for fixed installations must have 6 feet of separation distance from all active users.
   • Warning: The Outdoor Antennas/Indoor Antennas for fixed installations must be installed no higher than 10 meters above ground.
   • Warning: Unauthorized antennas, cables, and/or coupling devices are prohibited by FCC rules, Please contact the FCC for
   • Details: 1-888-CALL-FF.
   • Warning: The antenna, cable, and other accessories of the booster kits shall not be modified without the approval of the party responsible, others it shall be deemed invalid.

Antenna Information:

• Internal No. N70AN-PL

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