Step6: Evaluate the Effects
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•Now that all of the components of the booster are in place, and the booster is
powered on, it’s time to check the performance. If everything checks out, return to
steps 2 and 3 to finalize installation. Here’s what you should look for:
1.) Run a signal strength/speed check. Test the signal strength with the booster off,
then re-test the signal in the same location after you plug-in the power supply. You
should have a stronger signal. You can access the signal strength through the settings
menu of your phone (a negative number in dBm) or download a speed test App.
Remember that a stronger signal means the dBm is closer to zero.
2.) When you plug-in the power adaptor, the booster runs a self-diagnostic as it
powers on. Use the LED light on the panel to interpret the results. If everything is
connected properly, and there is an adequate power supply, the LED light should
flash 1 second and then go off.
•If something is wrong, refer to the “Quick Troubleshooting” section at the end of the
manual. Otherwise, finalize the installation. Happy boosting, happy trails!
At a distance of 1 feet from the indoor antenna, test the
signal strength without obstruction. If this test result is
15~20db higher than your test result at the outdoor
antenna position, then your system has reached the best
effect.
For example, you test a signal of -90dbm at 1 feet away
from the indoor antenna. Your outside antenna position
record is -105dbm. So the improvement is:
-90dbm - (-105dbm) = 15db
If your results do not reach this range, please check your
installation or contact us.
How to visually confirm that your installation is effective and correct?
Note1: In daily life, the signal dbm readings of our mobile phones range from -70dbm to
-120dbm. Because it is a negative number, the smaller the number, the greater the
signal strength.
Note2: In the case of no problems with the installation, the strength of the indoor signal
depends entirely on the strength of the outdoor signal.