weboost 475021 Drive X Vehicle Cell Signal Booster Kit Installation Guide
- June 5, 2024
- Weboost
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weboost 475021 Drive X Vehicle Cell Signal Booster Kit
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Optional: Adhesive disk for aluminum vehicles
Step 1: Mount Outside Magnetic Antenna
Identify a location on the top of your vehicle that is:
- Near the center of the roof
- At least 12 inches away from any other antennas and from any windows (including sunroofs)
- Cle an the surface where you will place the outside antenna.
- Mount the outside antenna by placing on top of vehicle.
NOTE: For aluminum roofs, use the included adhesive antenna in place.
DRIVE X VEHICLE SIGNAL BOOSTER
(STEP 1 cont.)
See options below on how cable can be routed with different vehicles.
NOTE : The cable is strong enough that it may be shut in most vehicle
doors without damaging the cable.
Car/Sedan: Cable routed into rear side door.
NOTE: When going through car wash, remember to remove your antenna.
SUV/Van/Hatchback: Cable routed into top of hatchback door.
Truck: Cable routed into side door.
VEHICLE SIGNAL BOOSTER DRIVE X
Step 2: Mount Inside Antenna
Identify a place to mount the in-vehicle antenna, either on the side of the seat or on the dash and mount. The location should be at least 18 inches but no more than 36 inches from where the cell phone device will be used. Use the Velcro® adhesive strip/adhesive strip provided and attach to desired location.
Step 3: Connect Outside
Antenna Cable to Booster
Connect the cable from the outside antenna to the outside antenna port on the
booster.
NOTE: Bracket can be used to fasten booster in a specific location if desired.
Step 4: Connect Inside Antenna Cable to Booster
Connect the cable from the antenna port on the booster.
Step 5: Connect Power Supply To Booster
Connect the power supply cord to the end of the booster, labeled “Power”.
NOTE: Do NOT connect the power to the signal booster until you have connected
both the inside and outside antennas.
Plug the power adapter into vehicle’s 12V DC power supply.
Power up your Drive X by flipping the switch on the back of the DC power
adapter n. If your Drive X is working correctly, the light on the power
adapter will be red, and the light on the booster will be green.
Light Patterns
Solid Green
This indicates that your booster is functioning properly and there are no
issues with installation.
Blinking Red, Then Solid Green
This indicates that one or more of the booster bands has reduced power due
to a feedback loop condition called oscillation. This is a built in safety
feature
to prevent harmful interference with a nearby cell tower. If you are already
experiencing the desired signal boost, then no further adjustments are
necessary. If you are not experiencing the desired boost in coverage then
refer to the Troubleshooting section below.
Solid Red
This is due to a feedback loop condition called oscillation. This is a built
in safety feature that causes a band to shut off to prevent harmful
interference with a nearby cell tower. Refer to Troubleshooting section below.
Light Off
If the Drive X signal booster’s light is off, verify your power supply has
power.
NOTE : The signal booster can be reset by disconnecting and reconnecting
the power supply.
After troubleshooting you must initiate a new power cycle by disconnecting and
then reconnecting power to the booster.
Troubleshooting
FIXING BLINKING OR SOLID RED ISSUES
This section is only applicable if the booster is red or blinking red and you
are not experiencing the desired signal boost.
Unplug the booster’s power supply.
Relocate the inside and outside antenna further from each other. The objective
is to increase the separation distance between them, so that they will not
create this feedback condition discussed before.
Plug power supply back in.
Monitor the indicator light on your booster. If, after a few seconds of ‘power
on’, a solid or blinking red light appears, repeat steps 1 through 3. Increase
the separation distance until the condition is corrected and/or desired
coverage area is achieved. Note: Horizontal separation of the two antennas
typically requires a shorter separation distance than perpendicular
separation.
If you are having any difficulties while testing or installing your booster,
contact our weBoost Customer Support team for assistance
(1-866-294-1660).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How can I contact customer support?
Customer Support can be reached by calling
1-866-294-1660, or through our support
site at support.weboost.com.
Why do I need to create distance between the booster and the antenna?Antennas
connected to a booster create spheres of signal. When these spheres overlap, a
condition called oscillation occurs. Oscillation can be thought of as noise,
which causes the booster to scale down it’s power or shut down to prevent
damage. The best way to keep these spheres of signal from overlapping is to
maximize separation between the inside and outside antennas.
Antenna Kit Options
The following accessories are certified by the FCC to be used with the Drive
X.
This radio transmitter 4726A-460021 has been approved by innovation, Science
and Economic Development Canada to operate with the antenna types listed
below, with the maximum gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this
list that have a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for any type
listed are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
| BAND 12/17| BAND 13| BAND 5| BAND 4| BAND 25/2
---|---|---|---|---|---
Outside antenna maximum permissible antenna gain (dBi) 50Ω| 4.5| 4.2| 4.6|
3.81| 4.74
Inside antenna maximum permissible antenna gain (dBi) 50Ω| 4.16| 4.16| 6.09|
6.66| 9.77
MOBILE INSIDE ANTENNA KIT OPTIONS
Kit #| Coax Type| Ln(ft)| Antenna Type| Ω
314401| LMR-100| 10| Low Profile In-Vehicle SMA| 50
MOBILE OUTSIDE ANTENNA KIT OPTIONS
Kit #| Coax Type| Ln(ft)| Antenna Type| Ω
311229| RG-58| 15| OTR Antenna Truck Edition| 50
301126| LMR-100| 10| Mini-Mag Antenna SMA| 50
314405| RG-58| 14| NMO Vehicle Antenna| 50
311125| RG-174| 12.5| 12” Mag Mount| 50
Safety Guidelines
Use only the power supply provided in this package. Use of a non-weBoost
product may damage your equipment.
All inside antennas must have at least 1.5’ separation distance from all
active users.
RF Safety Warning: Any antenna used with this device must be located at least
8 inches from all persons.
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.
In Canada, BEFORE USE you must meet all requirements set out in ISED
CPC-2-1-05.
You MUST operate this device with approved antennas and cables as specified by
the manufacturer. Antennas MUST be installed at least 20 cm (8 inches) from
(i.e., MUST NOT be installed within 20 cm of) any person.
You MUST cease operating this device immediately if requested by the FCC (or
ISED in Canada) or licensed wireless service provider.
WARNING. E911 location information may not be provided or may be inaccurate
for calls served by using this device.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON REQUIREMENTS SET OUT IN ISED CPC-2-1-05,
SEE BELOW:
http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf08942.html
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON REGISTERING YOUR SIGNAL BOOSTER WITH YOUR WIRELESS
PROVIDER, PLEASE SEE BELOW:
T-Mobile/Sprint/MetroPCS:
https://www.t-mobile.com/support/coverage/register-a-signal-booster Verizon
Wireless: http://www.verizonwireless.com/wcms/consumer/register-signal-
booster.html AT&T:
https://securec45.securewebsession.com/attsignalbooster.com/
U.S. Cellular: http://www.uscellular.com/uscellular/support/fcc-booster-
registration.jsp
Specifications
Product Number | U471010 |
---|---|
Model Number | 460021 |
FCC ID: | PWO460021 |
IC ID: | 4726A-460021 |
Connectors | SMA-Female |
Antenna Impedance | 50 Ohms |
Frequency | 699-716 MHz, 729-756 MHz, 777-786 MHz, 824-894 MHz, 1850-1995 MHz, |
1710-1755 MHz/2110-2155 MHz
| Maximum Power
Power output for single cell phone (Uplink) dBm| 700 MHz
Band 12/17
24.84
| 700 MHz
Band 13
24.35
| 800 MHz
Band 5
23.4
| 1700 MHz
Band 4
21.3
| 1900 MHz
Band 2
24.43
Power output for single cell phone (Downlink) dBm| 700 MHz
Band 12/17
2.87
| 700 MHz
Band 13
2.79
| 800 MHz
Band 5
2.8
| 2100 MHz
Band 4
2.0
| 1900 MHz
Band 2
1.92
Noise Figure| 5 dB nominal
Isolation| > 90 dB
Power Requirements| 6 V 2 A
Each Signal Booster is individually tested and factory set to ensure FCC
compliance. The Signal Booster cannot be adjusted without factory
reprogramming or disabling the hardware. The Signal Booster will amplify, but
not alter incoming and outgoing signals in order to increase coverage of
authorized frequency bands only. If the Signal Booster is not in use for five
minutes, it will reduce gain until a signal is detected. If a detected signal
is too high in a frequency band, or if the Signal Booster detects an
oscillation, the Signal Booster will automatically turn the power off on that
band. For a detected oscillation the Signal Booster will automatically resume
normal operation after a minimum of 1 minute. After 5 (five) such automatic
restarts, any problematic bands are permanently shut off until the Signal
Booster has been manually restarted by momentarily removing power from the
Signal Booster. Noise power, gain, and linearity are maintained by the Signal
Booster’s microprocessor.
The term “IC” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry
Canada technical specifications were met. This device complies with Part 15 of
FCC rules. This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s that
comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-
exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause interference, and (2)) This device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by weBoost could void
the authority to operate this equipment.
2 YEAR WARRANTY
weBoost Signal Boosters are warranted for two (2) years 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.
Signal Boosters may also be returned directly to the manufacturer at the
consumer’s expense, with a dated proof of purchase and a Returned Material
Authorization (RMA) number supplied by weBoost. weBoost shall, at its option,
either repair or replace the product.
This warranty does not apply to any Signal Boosters determined by weBoost
to have been subjected to misuse, abuse, neglect, or mishandling that alters
or damages physical or electronic properties.
Replacement products may include refurbished weBoost products that have been
recertified to conform with product specifications.
RMA numbers may be obtained by contacting Customer Support
DISCLAIMER: The information provided by weBoost is believed to be complete and
accurate. However, no responsibility is assumed by weBoost for any business or
personal losses arising from its use, or for any infringements of patents or
other rights of third parties that may result from its use.
References
- Cell Phone Signal Boosters for Home, Cars, & More - weBoost
- Register a signal booster | T-Mobile Support
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