Huaptec F20G-CPAL-AB-C User manual

Customer signal booster
user manual

Content
WHAT IS INCLUDED ..................................................................................3
1HOW IT WORKS..................................................................................3
2TOOL REQUIRED.................................................................................3
3HOW TO INSTALL YOUR NEW CELLULAR BOOSTER.............................4
3.1 Overview...................................................................................4
3.2 Plan the layout of your system ..................................................6
3.3 Check for Signal Strength ..........................................................6
3.4 Run coaxial cable.......................................................................7
3.5 Install the Donor (Outdoor) antenna .........................................7
3.6 Install the Server (Indoor) antenna............................................8
3.7 Install your cellular booster .......................................................9
3.8 Power up your cellular booster .................................................9
3.9 Check the Cellular Booster Status............................................10
4UNDERSTAND THE PORTS, MGC DIP SWITCH, LED STATUS ...............11
4.1 Repeater ports ........................................................................11
4.2 LED status................................................................................11
5UNDERSTAND THE ANTENNA ...........................................................12
5.1 Donor (Outdoor) antenna .......................................................12
5.2 Server (Indoor) antenna ..........................................................12
5.3 Authorized Kitting Options ......................................................13
6TROUBLESHOOTING.........................................................................15
7FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS......................................................17
8FCC RF Exposure Statement .............................................................18
9Warning ...........................................................................................18
10 Specification..................................................................................19

WHAT IS INCLUDED
1. Booster F20G-CPAL-AB-C
2. Outdoor Yagi 9dbi Antenna & 50’5D Coaxial Cable
3. Indoor Panel 10dbi Antenna& 50’5D Coaxial Cable
4. AC/DC Power Adapter
1HOW IT WORKS
The cellular booster provides reliable two-way cellular coverage by improving
signal strength in homes, buildings, offices, and other areas where cellular
reception is weak or unreliable.
The system amplifies the signal from the nearest cellular tower and
retransmits at a higher power level within a local area.
This manual provides simple installation instructions that will have your
cellular booster kit running in record time.
2TOOL REQUIRED
Phillips Screwdriver
Drill
Cellular Phone (to check signal
strength)

3HOW TO INSTALL YOUR NEW CELLULAR BOOSTER
3.1 Overview
This guide will help you properly install your cellular 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 before mounting any
equipment.

1
•BOOSTER –select location
•Install the booster in an area that is protected from the weather, properly
ventilated and is away from excessive heat and moisture.
2
•DONOR ANTENNA (OUTDOOR)- select location
•Mount the signal (outdoor) antenna in an elevated outdoor location so
that it points towards the cellular tower and away from where the inside
antenna will be located.
3
•OUTDOOR COAXIAL CABLE - select location
•The outdoor coaxial cable is used to connect the donor (outdoor) antenna
to the booster.
4
•INDOOR COAXIAL CABLE- (if used)
•The indoor coaxial cable is used to connect the server (indoor) antenna to
the booster.
5
•SERVER ANTENNA (indoor)
•The ideal location for the distribution antenna will be the area of your
property where you need to improve the signal most.
•NOTE:The signal strength will be strongest closest to the antenna.
•IMPORTANT: The signal antenna (outdoor)should always be separated from the
distribution antenna (indoor)by at least 20 vertical feet including the separation of
a thick barrier such as a roof or a wall. Depending on the strength of your outdoor
signal, the weaker the signal the less separation distance is required.
7
•LIGHTNING SURGE PROTECTOR- (SOLD SEPARATELY)
•The lightning surge protector connects in between the signal antenna and the
booster.
•IMPORTANT: Lightning surge protector must be grounded.
8 •COMMISSIONING THE SYSTEM
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3.2 Plan the layout of your system
Before you get started you will need to plan the layout of your system. This
involves checking signal strength for signals coming from the cellular tower, as
well as antenna, booster and cable placement.
3.3 Check for Signal Strength
Select a location on the roof of the building to install the signal antenna, by
monitoring your cellular phone’s signal strength (signal bars) to find the
strongest signal from your carrier’s cellular tower.
Mark that area as the installation location for the Donor (outdoor)
IMPORTANT: Confirm that you have at least 20 feet of vertical distance
between the marked antenna location and the location where you will place
the Server (indoor) antenna. To prevent the system from oscillation (feedback)
you want to ensure that there is enough separation between the distribution

and signal antenna or that they are shielded from each other to ensure the
distribution antenna does not send a signal back into the signal antenna. If you
cannot achieve these separations, either choose an alternate location for the
donor (outdoor) antenna or determine if there are natural barriers in the
building construction itself that will attenuate signals between the two
antennas so that oscillation can be prevented.
3.4 Run coaxial cable
Loosely run the coaxial cable from your outdoor antenna to your booster.
(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.
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 outdoor connections with silicone caulking
Be careful when plugging the connector in so as not to damage the center
pins on the connectors.
3.5 Install the Donor (Outdoor) antenna
Connect the supplied coaxial cable to the antenna. We recommend applying

silicone caulking to fully waterproof the connection.
Attach the cable in such a way that a drip loop is formed.
Once mounted, connect one end of the coaxial cable to the donor (outdoor)
antenna and the other end to the cellular booster where it is marked
“outdoor”
3.6 Install the Server (Indoor) antenna
Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the antenna and the other end to the
cellular booster where it is marked “indoor”.
Select the installation location of your supplied server (outdoor) antenna
based on the following:
Omni Ceiling directional antenna
Place in the center of the area where the signal needs to be amplified.
Panel directional antenna
Place in the outer perimeter of the area the signal needs to be amplified.
Whip Omni directional antenna
Mount directly to the connector marked “indoor” on the cellular booster.

3.7 Install your cellular booster
Install the cellular booster in a location that 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.
It should be mounted in an easily accessible area so it’s easy to perform
general maintenance with the coaxial cable connections, dip switch settings
and power adaptor.
Make sure all cables and antennas are securely connected before
commissioning the system.
3.8 Power up your cellular booster
Once all the Following precautions have been taken, power on the cellular
booster.
1. Verify that you have left at least 20 feet of vertical separation space between the
indoor and outdoor antennas.
2. Never point the front of the yagi donor (outdoor) antenna towards the inside of
the server (outdoor)antenna.
3. Verify that the supplied coaxial cables from both the donor (outdoor) antenna
and the server (outdoor)antenna are properly connected to the cellular booster
before powering it up.
4. Carefully plug in the supplied power adaptor into the back of the cellular booster
where it is marked ‘power’ and connect the other end to a power outlet.
The LED indicator marked power should light up green.

3.9 Check the Cellular Booster Status
Your cellular booster comes equipped with electronic sensors designed to
identify cellular signal overload or oscillation which can hinder signal boosting
performance. Your cellular booster is specially designed to automatically
decrease gain to compensate for these circumstances. The device also has a
feature to automatically shut down in case of excessive oscillation. Improper
equipment installation and unusable signal quality can cause oscillation, this is
why it is important to fully understand the LED alarm lights on your booster, as
they will help you identify and solve any potential issues.
The color of the LED indicates the status of the booster system.