HiBoost F20GI-5S-IoT User manual

Boost Your Bars
User Manual
F20GI-5S-IoT
F20G-5S-IoT
Mobile Signal Booster

WHAT'S INCLUDED
HOW IT WORKS
HOW TO INSTALL YOUR SIGNAL BOOSTER
1.1 Overview
1.2 Booster System Installation Examples
1.3 Installation Preparation
1.4 How to find the location with the strongest received signal
1.5 Install Outdoor Antenna
1.6 Install Indoor Antenna
1.7 Install Signal Booster
1.8 Run coaxial cable
1.9 Power up your the Signal Booster
SIGNAL BOOSTER STATUS
Booster Ports'Description
LCD Features
LED Status
Control Buttons Operation and Manual gain control (MGC)
TROUBLESHOOTING
AUTHORIZED KITTING OPTIONS
FCC RF EXPOSURE STATEMENT
IC RF EXPOSURE STATEMENT
WARNING AND STATEMENT
SPECIFICATION
PRODUCT WARRANTY
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HOW IT WORKS
The HiBoost Home Plus signal booster is designed to help mobile users improve signal in homes, offices,
and other areas where cellular signal is weak or unreliable. The outdoor antenna receives the signal from
the nearest cellular tower, amplifies it, and transmits to the signal booster. Then the indoor antenna will
receive the signal and retransmit it to your mobile device. The signals produced by your phone are also
amplified by the indoor antenna via the booster and outdoor antenna.
This manual provides simple installation instructions that will have your signal booster kit running in
record time.
HOW TO INSTALL YOUR SIGNAL BOOSTER
1.1 Overview
This manual will help you properly install your signal booster kit. It is important to read through all of the
installation steps before installing your equipment.
Thoroughly read through the instructions, visualize where all the equipment will need to be installed and
do a soft installation by placing the devices where they need to be before mounting any equipment.
1.2 Booster System Installation Examples
1-Outdoor wide band Directional antenna
2-50ft (15.2m) Hiboost200 low-loss cable
3-Home Plus with-in antenna
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1-Outdoor wide band Directional antenna
2-50ft (15.2m) Hiboost200 low-loss cable
3- You can add an indoor panel/omni antenna and 50ft (15.2m)
Hiboost200 low-loss cable to extend the coverage
1- 0utdoor Wide Band Directional Antenna
2- 50ft (15.2m) Hiboost200 Low-loss Cable
3- You can add an indoor panel/omni antenna with SMA-N connector to
connect 50ft (15.2m) Hiboost200 low-loss cable to extend the coverage
(built-in antenna will be automatically disabled)
1.3 Installation Preparation
Before you install
• Make sure you have sufficient cable length between the proposed outdoor/indoor
antenna location and booster connector.
• Make sure the position you install the booster is near to an existing electrical outlet, well
ventilated, and away from excessive heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.
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Before you get started, you will need to plan the layout of your system. This involves finding the
location with the strongest received signal from the cellular tower, as well as antenna, booster,
and cable placement.
General installation steps:
1. Find the strongest received signal for the location of the outdoor antenna.
2. Install the outdoor antenna on the roof to obtain the strongest downlink signal from the local
cellular towers. It should also be as far away as possible from where you plan to place the indoor
antenna (vertical separation is more important than horizontal separation).
3. Install the indoor antennas where you want to improve the signal level.
4. Mount the booster, connect the cables from the outdoor antenna and indoor antenna at the
designated ports, and connect the booster to the AC supply (make sure all the cables are connected
before applying power).
1.4 How to find the location with the strongest received signal
The outdoor signal strength the booster receives directly affects the efficiency of the indoor
coverage. That is why it is crucially important to install the antenna at a good location and point it
properly towards a tower where signal reception is the strongest.
There are many methods that can be used to find the strongest signal from the cellular towers.
One is to use the LCD display on the booster that shows the downlink power output of the booster
in each band, the other is to use a mobile phone or mobile phone app to test signal strength, and
the third is to use a commercially available signal strength meter.
We highly recommend that you use the LCD display on the booster as this method is generally
more convenient. However, in situations where the desired carrier's signal is much weaker than
the other local signals, using a mobile phone, app, or signal level meter can be a more accurate
method of homing in on the best signal for installation.
• LCD Display Method
Connect the outdoor antenna to the booster's outdoor port. Fix the outdoor
Tools Required
Phillips Screwdriver Drill Mobile Phone
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antenna on the roof of the building and point it to the nearest cell tower. Then have a
look at the gain and output power value displayed on the booster's LCD.
Note: Above values displayed on the LCD are examples for Home 10K Plus, other models
please refer to the data sheet.
The outdoor antenna receives the strongest signal when the booster's downlink output
power reaches its highest level in each band. If the LCD shows maximum gain and power,
and there are not any alarms (no ISO, ALC, OFF legend flashing and no quick flashing
green or red in LEDs), it means the present location is the best for ensuring that the
booster has maximized performance.
Note: These showed values may vary dynamically at times between 1-3 dB which is normal
due to outdoor signal conditions.
• Mobile Phone Method
You can use a mobile phone to test signal strength on the top of the building. The number
of bars on the network indicator will define approximate strength of the received signal.
Normally the roof of the building is the best place to receive the strongest signal. As
shown on the drawing below, you need to test the signal in the points from A to E, and
select the location with the best signal strength for outdoor installation. It is recommend-
ed to use a mobile app that can display in a test mode the signal level in dBm units. It is
more accurate than checking the signal bars. For more details refer to http://blog.hiboos-
tusa .com/signal-strengthmeasure-instructions/.
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Note: Please try to receive a signal from cell towers that are not overloaded with multiple
users. This can be estimated by the population density in the area served by the tower. For
example, it is recommended to avoid cell towers near supermarkets, shopping malls,
stadiums or any other public places visited by many people regularly. This will help maintain
reliable phone call connections and higher speed data services.
Mark the strongest received signal as the installation location and direction for the outdoor
antenna.
1.5 Install Outdoor Antenna
Install the outdoor antenna at the location with the strongest received signal.
IMPORTANT: Testing the signal 3 times in the desired location before installing the
outdoor antenna will help ensure the clearest and most stable signal for phone calls and
data transmission.
Note: Be sure the cradle is at the desired height and rotated toward the strongest cellular
signal before tightening the nuts. Do not over tighten.
1.6 Install Indoor Antenna
Select a place on a wall in the area where you need better reception. Mount the indoor
antenna with the included screws as shown in the figure below.
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1.7 Install your signal booster
The signal booster should be mounted in an easily accessible area so it's easy to perform
general maintenance. The area is properly ventilated and not exposed to excessive heat,
moisture and/or direct sunlight. The optimal area would be on a wall located near a power
outlet. Please use a surge protector rated at a minimum of 1000 Joules between the
booster's power adaptor and the AC power outlet on the wall.
Mount the booster with the included screws as shown in the figure below.
1.8 Run coaxial cable
Loosely run the supplied coaxial cable from your outdoor antenna to your booster
connector marked "Outdoor." We recommend applying waterproof tape to fully waterproof
the connection
Connect the indoor antenna cables from your indoor antenna to the booster connector
marked "Indoor." Tighten the connection by hand.
(After you have tested the system you can permanently secure the coaxial cable).
As you route and pull cabling, follow these general guidelines:
• Bend cables and route them smoothly, and protect the outer skin against any damage.
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•Keep horizontal cables straight and fasten them with a tie every three to five feet.
•Bind and fasten vertical cables every six to eight feet.
•Waterproof all connectors between outdoor antenna and coaxial cables with
waterproof tape to avoid water or other kinds of damage.
•Be careful when plugging the connector in so as not to damage the center pins on
the connectors.
1.9 Power up your signal booster
Once all the following precautions have been taken, power on the signal booster.
1.Verify that you have left at least 1m of vertical separation space between the indoor
and outdoor antennas.
2.Never point the front of outdoor antenna towards the inside of the indoor antenna.
3.Verify that the supplied coaxial cables from both the outdoor antenna and the indoor
antenna are properly connected to the signal booster before powering it up.
4.Carefully plug in the supplied power adaptor into the signal booster where it is marked
'DC IN' and connect the other end to a power outlet.
The LED indicator marked power should light up green.
SIGNAL BOOSTER STATUS
Overview: The booster has a smart startup system. When you have finished the booster
system installation and power on the booster, it will start its initialization process to
check the received downlink signal from the cell site and the isolation status. This an
automatic process designed to ensure its best performance. This will take approximately
3-5 seconds.
After the booster starts up, please check if the coverage is good. If it is good, the booster
system installation is complete. If the coverage is not adequate, please fully reread and
understand the LCD, LED indications, control buttons, and MGC function on your
booster. These will help you identify and solve any potential issues.

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Note: Above values displayed on the LCD are examples for Home 1 OK Plus, other models
please refer to the data sheet.
Band: Shows the working frequency bands where the booster is operating.
UL/DL: Shows real-time uplink and downlink gain (dB). These values will change slightly
as the ALC or ISO makes changes to the gain to optimize coverage.
Power: Shows real-time downlink power (dBm) that the booster is delivering to the indoor
antenna port. When the booster DL output power is lower than - 1OdBm, the value will
display "---"
ISO: When the system does not have enough isolation between the outdoor and indoor
antennas, the "ISO" indicator will be flashing showing that the ISO has lowered the gain
in some bands to keep the system from oscillating. Press the "SET" key and the LCD
screen will turn on to help with troubleshooting and
·LCD Features
·Booster Ports’Description
1.LCD 2.LED indicators 3.Control buttons 4.Indoor antenna 5.In-built antenna port
6.USB 7.Power 8.Outdoor antenna port 9.Wifi led 10.Bluetooth led

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display "ISO" value showing the current band or bands affected.
ALC: When the booster is receiving too much DL power from the tower and the DL
booster output is close to saturating, the "ALC" indicators will flash showing that the ALC
has lowered the gain to prevent this overload condition. Press the "SET" button and the
screen will turn on to help with troubleshooting and show the band or bands affected.
OFF: In some rare situations the ALC or ISO will not be able to compensate for an
oscillation condition or a downlink overload. When this happens the booster will shut off
in the affected band and the LCD "OFF" indicator will flash. Pressing the "SET" button
will turn on to help with troubleshooting and display which band or bands are affected.

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·LED Status
LED
LED
Status Definition
Definition
Off DC power problem
Alarm LED
Check coverage, leave as is if it's
good; if the coverage is poor,
please check the Troubleshoot-
ing section to get solutions.
Not working properly.
Please check the
Troubleshooting section to
get solutions.
Output power is too high.
Quick Flashing
Green
Quick Flashing
Red
Power LED
Green Normal
Green Output power is
not maximum.
Slow Flashing-
Green
Full output power.
The booster automatically
shuts off for protection from
excessive downlink signal
from tower.
ISO LED
Green No loopback or no self-osci llation . Working properly .
Slow Flashing
Green Slight loop back or self-oscillation.
Quick Flashing
Green
Quick Flashing
Red
Deep loop back or
self-oscillation.
Not working properly. Please
check the Troubleshooting
section to get solutions .
The booster automatically
shuts off for protection
due to very severe
self-oscillation.
Modem
Indicator
Wi-Fi
Indicator
Flashing green light every second: the monitoring module is working properly.
Flashing green light every 0.5 second:Bluetooth is connected.
Solid green: The module is working properly.
Flashing green light every second: Wi-Fi is connected.

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Control Buttons Operation and Manual gain control (MGC)
There are 5 operation modes relative to the control keys:
• Press the "SET" key for more than 3 seconds
• Short press on the "SET" key
• Short press on the "DEC-" key
• Short press on "INC+" key
• Simultaneously press on the "DEC-" and "INC+" keys for more than 3 seconds
Since the booster has a self-adaptive smart automatic level control (ALC) and
isolation gain processing (ISO), most of the time manual adjustments are not
required to achieve good coverage. However, in some cases where the ALC or ISO is
working at a very high rate to adjust the gain and the Alarm or ISO LED is flashing
more than once a second, a manual adjustment might be desired.
• Briefly press "SET" key, and the LCD will switch to the next gain value and it will start to blink.
(Uplink or downlink gain for a different band).
• Press "INC+" key once shortly and the gain will increase by 1dB, Press "DEC-" once shortly and the
gain value will be reduced by 1dB.
• Press the "SET" key for more than 3 seconds, and the LCD will return to the fixed display mode.
When the LCD is in the fixed display mode, press the "SET" key for more than 3 seconds. It will go
into the "Gain Setting Mode" and make one of the gain values start to blink.
When the LCD is in the fixed display mode, press the "DEC-" and "INC+" key simultaneously for
more than 3 seconds, the booster will reset the gain to the default manufacturer settings.
When the LCD is in the alarm display mode, press the "SET" key and the LCD screen will turn on
to help with troubleshooting and display the alarm indication showing the affected band or
bands, press the "INC+" (or "DEC-") key will
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If none of the keys are pushed within 30 seconds, the display will return to the fixed display mode. If
none of the control keys are pushed within 5 minutes, the LCD screen will turn off. Pressing any key will
return the display to the fixed mode.
Eliminate Flashing ISO legend and Quick Flashing Green, Quick Flashing Red ISO LED
problems:
1.Adjust the outdoor antenna direction, keeping it away from the indoor antenna. Restart booster.
2.Increase the vertical or horizontal distance between the outdoor antenna and indoor antenna.
Restart booster.
3.Use barriers such as walls to increase the isolation.
4.Change the indoor antenna type to an antenna with a more directional antenna pattern. Orient the
indoor antenna and outdoor antenna so they point in opposite directions.
5.Reduce the booster's downlink gain using the manual gain controls. Keep the uplink gain value
and downlink gain value the same then restart the booster.
Note: Uplink gain must be equal to or at least 5dB more than 5dB below the downlink gain to avoid
interference with the local carrier's cell site network. Target: The ISO issues are solved when the ISO
LED is "Green" or "Slow Flashing Green" or no flashing ISO legend.
Eliminate Flashing ALC legend and Quick Flashing Green, Quick Flashing Red Alarm LED problems:
1.Adjust the antennas' directions or locations to lower downlink received signal level.
2.Slowly reduce the downlink gain using the Manual Gain Controls.
3.If the above methods don't work, reduce the booster's gain with an external attenua tor in line
with the outdoor antenna or replace with lower gain antenna.
Target: The overload issues are fixed when the Alarm LED is "Green" or "Slow Flashing Green" or no
flashing ALC legend. Please note that a "Green" LED indication may result in smaller coverage area.
This can be improved by adjusting the outdoor antenna to receive a stronger signal.
Eliminate poor coverage problems when Power "一" legend on LCD and Alarm LED is Green:
1.If the signal has not been improved, please check below:
•The weak downlink signal leads to the low output signal level. Change the
switch to different pages.
TROUBLESHOOTING

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direction or position of the outdoor antenna. You may also try replacing the outdoor antenna with a
higher gain antenna to increase the incoming signal.
• Check to see if it is necessary to add more indoor antennas. Barriers such as walls can block the signal
indoors. You should also check the booster to make sure the power is maximized . Try installing more
indoor antennas or replace the booster with a higher powered one.
2. If the signal in a small section of the building hasn't been improved, try the following:
• Check to see if the indoor antenna is installed correctly. Try moving the antenna to improve coverage.
• Try adjusting the direction the indoor antenna is pointing.
The following accessories are authorized by the FCC to be used with the Home 10K
Plus Signal Booster.
AUTHORIZED KITTING OPTIONS
Outdoor Antenna Cable Kit Options
Kit 1 Kt 2
Kit 1 Kt 2
Indoor Antenna &Cable Kit Options
Yagi 9dbl antenna &50'LMR 200 Pane dbi antenna &50 LMR 200
Omni 3dbi antenna &50LMR 200 Pane dbi antenna &50 LMR 200

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This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environ-
ment. End users must follow the specific operating instruction for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.This equipment should be installed andoperated with minimum distance 20cm between
the radiator& your body.
ISEDC RF EXPOSURE STATEMENT
The device is compliance with RF exposure limits. The minimum distance from body to use the device is
20 CM.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux conformité ou aux limites d'intensité de champ RF. La distance
minimale du corps à utiliser le dispositif est de 20CM.
WARNING AND STATEMENT
FCC RF EXPOSURE STATEMENT
This is a CONSUMER device
BEFORE USE, you MUST REGISTER THIS DEVICE with your wireless provider and have your
providers 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 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 (o I SED in
Canada)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(i.,, may operate in a fixed location
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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to 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 in accordance with 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 receiver.
• Connect the equipment into 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 HiBoost could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
Note: For a complete list of antennas and cables approved for use with these boosters
see Authorized Kitting Options page 16.
FCC 27.SO(d)(4)Statement: Fixed, mobile, and portable (handheld) stations operating in the
1710-1755 MHz band are limited to 1 watt EIRP. Fixed stations operating in the 1710-1755
MHz band are limited to a maximum antenna height of 10 meters above ground.
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
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FURTHER INFORMATION ON SIGNAL BOOSTER END-USE REGISTRATION
The following links are the currently active contacts for booster registration with
U.S. wireless providers.
https://www.uscellular.com/uscellular/support/fcc-booster-registration.jsp
https://www.sprint.com/legal/fcc_boosters.htmI
https://www.verizonwireless.com/solutions-and-services/accessories/register-signal-booster/
https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-9827
https://securec45.securewebsession.com/attsignalbooster.com/
ISEDC Statement
This device complies with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada
licence RSS standard(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.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d' Innovation, Sciences et Développement
économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio de licence. L'exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) l'appareil nedoit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada ICES-003
Compliance Label: CAN ICES-3 (B)/ NMB-3(8).
Le présent appareil est conforme Innovation, science et développement
économique Canada ICES-003 Étiquette de conformité: CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B). (B).
Link to CPC-2-1-05
http://www.ic.gc.ca /eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/ sf08942.html

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