HiBoost Mini Hero User manual

Mini Series
Installation Guide
Hero

Package Contents
Booster 1X32.8ft SMAM-NM Outdoor Cable
1X16.4ft SMAF-SMAM Outdoor Cable
Outside Antenna Indoor Whip Antenna
Through-Window-Cable
Power Supply Waterproof tape
Wifi light
Bluetooth lightPower light
Other accessories
Hero
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to protect connections SMA-Male to SMA-Female
Notes for LCD Display
Outdoor Gain:60dB Indoor
2100
MHZ
The number of bars indicates
the performance of the
device. If it shows zero bar,
you can change the
installation position and
direction of the outdoor
antenna to gain better signal.
It shows the
boosted signal
strength. The
number of bars
indicates the
performance of the
device.
It shows the
frequency bands’
real-time working
performance.
When it flashes, it indicates
that the device is not working
correctly due to loopback or
overload. You can refer to "4
regualr problems and 1
normal status" in the latter
part of this guide to solve
corresponding problems.
No drilled hole
Alarm
Indoor Antenna
Booster
Indoor Antenna
1X30ft SMAM-NM indoor cable

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Booster Light Patterns
Bands contained in the Gauges
LED Type LED condition Remark
Gauge Band Uplink Downlink
LTE700
CELL800
PCS1900
AWS2100 4 1710-1755MHz 2110-2155MHz
12/17 698-716MHz 728-746MHz
13 776-787MHz 746-757MHz
5 824-849MHz 869-894MHz
25/2 1850-1915MHz 1930-1995MHz
On Successfully connected to Bluetooth
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
Flashing
Bluetooth is not connected
On
Solid Red
Solid Green
Successfully connected to Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is not connected
Normal operating condition
Booster is working abnormally
Booster is not receving power from DC power supply
Booster is working normally
Booster is working abnormally
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
Power
Alarm
Please focus on the gauge that contains the band you are using.
Step 1
Connect the Power Supply to the Booster
Signal BoosterPower Supply
Step 2
Connect the Booster with the App
Getting Started
Register an ID first and log in.
Add the booster to the device list

Then click MAP. You can see your phone connecting to a tower, and you can try aiming
your outdoor antenna at it. But sometimes this is not accurate. You could also move to
Step 3.2 to find the tower
Note: Please take screenshots at this stage.
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Step 3
Find the cell tower & Determine the outdoor antenna’s position
3.1 Find the band you are using
For Android
Download NetWork Cell Info Lite in the Google store and open it.
It can be seen from the example picture that the frequency band is band 13.
(According to the form before, you need to pay attention to Gauge LTE700)

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(1)Dial *3001#12345#*
(2)Follow the instructions, take the screenshots as required.
(1) Enter cellmapper.net
(2) Choose your own carrier and band here.
3.2 Find the cell tower
For ios
AT&T AT&T

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(3) Then enter the coordinate of where you are trying to install the signal booster, and press
Enter key.
(In fact when you open Cellmapper, the map on the right will automatically locate your area
if you've given the site permission to access your location. If you found tower sites not even
displayed on the map, it might because the app intercepts the locations for security
reasons.)
(4) After the map jumps to the location, you can scroll the mouse pulley and zoom it out,
then you will see the tower near the location. It would be better to take a screenshot of this
page to guide the following installing steps. Should you have any questions, please contact
our tech support.
Note: If you need help finding the tower, please contact our tech support and provide your
carrier, band and screenshots taken in the last steps.

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Step 4
Connect the outdoor antenna with the booster
3.3 Determine the outdoor antenna’ s position
The outdoor antenna is usually placed at one of the 4 ends of the roof.
Please choose the position according to the tower’ s location. Make sure there are no barriers
between the antenna and the tower.
Note：At this stage, don’ t connect the indoor antenna to the booster.
Outdoor Antenna Outdoor Cable Through-Window Cable
32.8ft NM-SMAM SMA-Male to SMA-Fmale
(No drilled hole)
16.4ft SMAF-SMAM
Outdoor cable to Booster Booster

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Step 5
Adjust and fix the Outdoor Antenna
Step 6
Install the indoor antenna
Have your outdoor antenna pointed to the cell tower
you found before and observe the reading on the
app. Adjust the outdoor antenna accordingly.
Notes:
(1) The output power should be the higher the better.
(2) The full output power for Hero is 12dBm. And the full
gain is 65dB.
Indoor port
Place the signal booster on a dry and cool desktop,
make sure the booster is within the coverage area,
and it shall be easily accessible for maintenance.
(As the whip antenna is a kind of omni antenna, it is
suggested that the booster should be placed on a
desk in the center of a room, rather than on a wall)
There are 2 types of indoor antennas in kit Hero---whip antenna and panel antenna. You
can choose either one to install.
Notes:
Make sure the gain reaches about 60dB. If not, please
increase the vertical and horizontal distance between
the two antennas or add some barriers.
6.1 Connect the indoor antenna with the booster
6.2 Adjust the indoor antenna
Indoor Whip Antenna
(omnidirectional)
Option 1 Desktop Mounted

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The radiation pattern is 80° horizontal and
70°vertical. So try to make sure your indoor
antenna pointed to the area you would like to
cover with signal.
Notes:
(1)It would be best if you could make the two
antennas face opposite directions.
(2)Make sure the gain approaches 60dB.
If not, please adjust the direction of the indoor
antenna/increase the vertical and horizontal
distance between the two antennas/add some
barriers.
30ft horizontal
13ft vertical
6.3 Signal quality test
Option 2 Wall Mounted
6.1 Connect the indoor antenna with the booster
6.2 Adjust indoor antenna
You could do the following:
(1)First make sure the signal gauge value is unchanged from that during
the outdoor antenna installation.
(2)Do speed tests with the booster on and off, and make a comparison.
(3)Check if the number of signal bars increases.
(4)Make a phone call or send messages and check if the voice and
streaming are better.
30ft
Panel antenna
30ft

OVERLOAD
DL GAIN OUTPUT POWER REASON SOLUTIONLED LIGHT PATTERN
<60dB >=8dBm
Outdoor signal is
too strong
<60dB
<60dB
<60dB
>=8dBm
>=8dBm
>=8dBm
LTE700
CELL800
PCS1900
AWS2100
4 Regular Problems and 1 normal status
Iftheboosterisworkingnormally,nofurtheradjustmentisrequired
Have your outdoor antenna
pointed slightly away from the
cell tower
Alarm light flashing
and Power light solid
red
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Step 7
Fix the Booster and Cables
Fix the indoor antenna with the provided
expansion bolt and hook.
As the panel antenna is used, the
booster needs to be fixed on the wall
with provided expansion bolt and hook.
6.3 Signal quality test
You could do the following:
(1)First make sure the signal gauge value is unchanged from that during
the outdoor antenna installation.
(2)Do speed tests with the booster on and off, and make a comparison.
(3)Check if the number of signal bars increases.
(4)Make a phone call or send messages and check if the voice and
streaming are better.

Note:
Some customers have some misunderstandings about boosters, and we would like to clarify
it here：
If you can't even get a stable 1 bar outside the house or on the roof, then we suggest you
return it as it won't work in areas with very weak signal, the same is true of all boosters on the
market.
NORMAL
DL GAIN OUTPUT POWER REASON SOLUTIONLED LIGHT PATTERN
>=60dB
>=60dB
>=60dB
>=60dB
>=-5dBm
>=-5dBm
>=-5dBm
>=-5dBm
LTE700
CELL800
PCS1900
AWS2100
Alarm light OFF and
power light solid
green
LOOP BACK
DL GAIN OUTPUT POWER REASON SOLUTIONLED LIGHT PATTERN
<60dB <8dBm
<8dBm
<8dBm
<8dBm
<60dB
<60dB
<60dB
LTE700
CELL800
PCS1900
AWS2100
1、Increase vertical and
horizontal distance.
2、Add barriers(e.g. walls)
Please try these solutions until
the gain reaches or is over
60dB.
Alarm light flashing
and Power light solid
red(strong loop
back) or green(slight
loop back)
Inadequate
separation of the
indoor and outdoor
antennas
POOR SIGNAL
DL GAIN OUTPUT POWER REASON SOLUTIONLED LIGHT PATTERN
>=60dB
>=60dB
>=60dB
>=60dB
--/NEGATIVE
--/NEGATIVE
--/NEGATIVE
--/NEGATIVE
LTE700
CELL800
PCS1900
AWS2100
1、Try adjusting the outdoor
antenna to the best direction
2、Try adjusting the outdoor
antenna to another cell tower
3、Try increasing the height of
the outdoor antenna and make
sure there are no barriers
between the tower and the
outdoor antenna
Please try these solutions until
the output power reaches or is
over -5dBm.
Alarm light OFF and
power light solid
green
Input signal is too weak
Normal but No Boosted Signal
DL GAIN OUTPUT POWER REASON SOLUTIONLED LIGHT PATTERN
>=60dB
>=60dB
>=60dB
>=60dB
>=-5dBm
>=-5dBm
>=-5dBm
>=-5dBm
LTE700
CELL800
PCS1900
AWS2100
Check the band you are using
again. If it stays at band66, get
into the 'detail'/ 'Setting' of
gagues on Signal Supervisor
and switch off RF switch of
AWS2100, then adjust the
outdoor antenna again. It
would be better if there are two
persons and one can stay near
the indoor antenna to check if
the signal is boosted.
Alarm light OFF and
power light solid
green
1、The band is not
supported
2、The Signal is from
other Carriers
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Irving, TX 75063
[phone]
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Technical Specifications
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Working Band
UL Frequency Range(MHz)
DL Frequency Range(MHz)
Supported Standards
Max. Gain
Max. output power
MGC (Step Attenuation )
I/O Port
Impedance
Environment Conditions
Dimensions
Weight
Power Supply
698-716 / 776 – 787 / 824-849 / 1850-1915 / 1710-1755
728-746 / 746 – 757 / 869-894 / 1930-1995 / 2110-2155
CDMA, WCDMA, GSM, EDGE, HSPA+, EVDO, LTE ,5G
and all cellular standards
Band 12-17 / Band 13 / Band 5 / Band 25-2 / Band 4
62 dB
DL 10 dBm
≥ 25 dB / 1 dB step
50 ohm
IP40
7.6*5*1.3 in / 192*126*33mm
≤ 1.68 lbs / 0.76 kg
Input AC100~240 V, 50/60 Hz, Output DC 12 V / 3 A
65 dB
DL 10 dBm
Sidekick
Model No. Hero
SMA-Female
Download Signal Supervisor or enter our website
a. You can download the specific user manual.
b. You can reach our technical support for help.
For more information
www.hiboost.com.

3150 Premier Drive,Suite 130,
Irving, TX 75063
[phone]
ser[email protected]
www.hiboost.com