weBoost Drive Reach User manual

Installation Guide
Vehicle Signal Booster Kit
DRIVE REACH
A WILSON ELECTRONICS BRAND
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Index
Package Contents 1
STEP 1: Mount Outside Magnetic Antenna 2
STEP 2: Mount Inside Antenna 4
STEP 3: Connect Coax Cables To Booster 5
STEP 4: Connect Power Supply To Booster 6
STEP 5: Plug Power Adapter Into Vehicle’s Power Supply 7
Booster Light Patterns 8
Troubleshooting 9
Safety Guidelines 10
Specifications 11
Warranty 12

DRIVE REACH VEHICLE SIGNAL BOOSTER 1
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Package
Contents
Booster
& Bracket
Outside
Antenna
Inside
Antenna
Power
Supply
Optional: Adhesive disk for aluminum vehicles

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Step 1: Mount Outside
Magnetic Antenna
WORKS WITH ALL VEHICLES
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
 At least 12 inches away from any windows
(including sunroofs)
Clean 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 disk to secure outside
antenna in place.
12 in. away from windows
(including sunroofs)

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NOTE: When going through car wash,
remember to remove your antenna.
NOTE: The cable is strong enough that it
may be routed under weather stripping
and shut in most vehicle doors without
damaging the cable.
Car/Sedan: Cable routed
into rear side door.
SUV/Van/Hatchback: Cable
routed into top of hatchback door.
Truck: Cable routed into
side door.
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(STEP 1 cont.)
See options below on how cable can be routed with
different vehicles.

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Step 2: Mount Inside Antenna
Identify a place to mount the 4G 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 cellular device will be used. Use the Velcro®
adhesive strip or the 2-sided adhesive strip provided and
attach to the side of the antenna labeled “MOUNTING SIDE”.
Then mount to desired location.
In-Vehicle Antenna
Dash Mount
Velcro® strip
In-Vehicle Antenna
Seat Mount
WARNING: DO NOT MOUNT WHERE AIRBAGS WILL DEPLOY.

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Step 3: Connect Coax Cables
To Booster
Connect the cable from the Mini-Mag Mount Antenna to the
port labeled “Outside Antenna” on the Drive Reach booster.
Connect the cable from the 4G In-Vehicle Antenna to the port
labeled “Inside Antenna” on the booster.
from Outside Antenna
from Inside Antenna
NOTE: Bracket can be used to fasten booster in a specific location if desired.
The Velcro® strip on the bottom of the bracket can also be used to keep
booster from sliding around.
bracket
Drive Reach

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Step 4: Connect Power
Supply To Booster
Connect the power supply cord to the end of the booster,
labeled “ .”
NOTE: Do NOT connect the power to the Signal Booster until you have
connected both the Inside and Outside Antennas.
Power Supply
from Outside Antenna
from Inside Antenna

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Step 5: Plug Power Adapter
Into Vehicle’s Power Supply
Plug the power adapter into vehicle’s 12V DC power supply.
The Drive Reach will automatically power on when plugged in.
If your Drive Reach is working correctly, the light on the power
adapter will be red, and the light on the booster will be green.
Use only the power supply provided in this package.
NOTE: If the 12V Cigarette Lighter port on your car is always on (even when
your vehicle is turned o) and you will be parking for extended periods of
time (more than a day), we recommend you turn the booster o by pushing
the LED light, which is also a button. This will prevent the Drive Reach from
draining the battery in your vehicle.
DC Power Adapter
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8VEHICLE SIGNAL BOOSTER DRIVE REACH
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Booster Light Patterns
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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 minor 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.
Solid Red
This is due to a major oscillation (feedback) loop. 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.
Light O
If the Drive Reach 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.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How can I contact customer support?
Customer Support can be reached Monday thru Friday by calling
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.
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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.
1
2
3
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 vertical separation.
If you are having any diculties while testing or installing your booster, contact
our Customer Support team for assistance (855.846.2654).
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5

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Safety Guidelines
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.
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 any person.
You MUST cease operating this device immediately if requested by the FCC or licensed wireless
service provider.
WARNING. E911 location information may not be provided or may be inaccurate for calls served by
using this device.
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.
Connecting the Signal Booster directly to the cell phone with use of an adapter will damage the
cell phone.
RF Safety Warning: Any antenna used with this device must be located at least 8 inches from
all persons.

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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 o 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 o 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.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by weBoost could void the authority to operate this equipment.
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Specifications

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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 weoost. 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.
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Antenna Kit Options
The following accessories are certified by the FCC to be used with the Drive Reach.
Mobile Outside Antenna Kit Options
Kit 304415
Trucker Antenna w/15’ RG-58
Kit 314418
Mini-Mag Mount w/10’ LMR-100
Mobile Inside Antenna Kit Options
Kit 314419
Low Profile Antenna w/10’ LMR-100

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