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Welcome to the Wilson Electronics Family of Products!
Thank you for purchasing the Wilson Electronics SIGNALBOOST DT system. You are just minutes away from
enjoying improved performance from your cellular phone and/or laptop data card. When installed properly, the
SIGNALBOOST DT will significantly reduce dropped calls and improve both voice and data signal quality. By
taking a few minutes to read and follow the simple instructions in this guide, you will get the most out of your
new SIGNALBOOST DT system. If you have questions during or after installation, please do not hesitate to
contact a member of our Technical Support team by phone [phone] or 435-673-5021 or email
[e-mail]. We are here to help!
Before Getting Started
This guide will help you properly install a Wilson Electronics SIGNALBOOST DT. It is recommended that
you read through all of the installation steps and familiarize yourself with the product. Read the
instructions and visualize where you want to place the components before mounting any equipment. Please
contact Wilson Electronics Technical Support with any questions at 866-294-1660 or 435-673-5021.
Package Contents:
SIGNALBOOST DT
Cradle Antenna
(Mount outside on pole, wall, or
inside on a rafter or a window)
AC Power Supply
(Not included with
some models)
Coax Cables
(20 and 30 feet)
2. Wall Mount
(Packet B)
1. Pole Mount
(Packet A)
Tools Required for Installation:
Depending on your particular installation, you will need the following tools:
1. Pole mount - 1/4 inch open-end wrench or adjustable wrench
2. Wall mount or Rafter mount - Drill and 3/16 inch bit, Phillips-head screwdriver
How it Works
Your Wilson Electronics SIGNALBOOST DT works by picking up a cellular signal from the Outside Antenna
facing the cell tower. The Signal Booster then increases the signal and transmits it to the Desktop Antenna.
The Desktop Antenna then transmits the boosted signal to your cell phone or laptop data card. There are
several ways to mount the Outside Antenna, (see Figure 2 on page 3) but for the best results, mount the
Outside Antenna on a pole outside your building facing a cell tower.
Note: Need help installing your SIGNALBOOST™ DT? Check out our latest complete Installation Video at
www.wilsonelectronics.com/dt-install.aspx.
Reasons for Weak Cellular Signals
Anyone who uses a cell phone or cellular data card knows the frustration of not being able to connect to or
maintain a strong cellular signal. When this occurs, it is generally due to one of two reasons:
1. Location of the Nearest Cell Tower – Cell towers are situated to provide broad coverage; however, there
are many areas in which signal strength may be reduced by topographic features or by local government
restrictions on the height or placement of the towers themselves. Rural areas generally have fewer cell
towers than urban regions.
2. Natural and Man-made Obstructions – Signal strength can also be negatively affected by trees, hills,
buildings and other obstructions. You may be relatively close to a cell tower but still unable to make a call.
This often occurs in homes, offices and other buildings in which stucco, concrete or metal block the signal.
The outside Cradle Antenna receives the outside signal and sends it through the cable to the SIGNALBOOST
DT, where it is amplified and transmitted through the Desktop Antenna into the room. When the Desktop
Antenna picks up a signal from your cell phone or data card, the Signal Booster then amplifies that signal and
transmits it through the cable to the outside Cradle Antenna and back to the cell tower.
(Note: The SIGNALBOOST DT will only operate if there is adequate outside signal to amplify.)
Outside Antenna
Option B (outdoor)
Wall Mount
Outside Antenna
Option A (outdoor)
Pole Mount
SIGNALBOOST DT
Area Needing
Increased
Signal
Cell
Tower
Desktop
Antenna
Outside Antenna
Option C (indoor)
Window Mount
Aim toward
cell tower
Aim toward
cell tower
Minimum 20 horizontal feet of separation
Minimum 20 horizontal feet of separation
Min. 20 horizontal ft of separation
Note: If minimum
20’ separation is not
possible, see page 5.
Figure 1
Cable
Connector
Desktop
Antenna
3. Window Mount
(Packet C)
Installation Instructions for the Following Wilson Electronics Signal Booster:
SIGNALBOOST™ DT Adjustable Gain In-Building Wireless 800/1900 MHz Smart Technology ™
Signal Booster
Model # 271265
FCC ID: PWO271265 IC: 4726A-271265
The term “IC” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications
were met.
Accessories packaged may not exactly match the below photos due to different kit options
Warning: Make sure the position of the Desktop Antenna observes the minimum required separation
distance from the outside Cradle Antenna. The Desktop Antenna must be positioned at least 20
vertical feet from the outside Cradle Antenna.
Appearance
of device and
accessories
may vary.