Wilson Electronics 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
Specifications 11
Warranty 12

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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.
12 in. away from windows
(including sunroofs)
NOTE: For aluminum roofs, an adhesive disk is included to mount the
outside antenna (do not use if outside antenna will magnetize to the top of
your vehicle).

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NOTE: When going through a 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 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 Outside Antenna to the port
labeled “Outside Antenna” on the Drive Reach booster.
Connect the cable from the 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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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.