Cellular Amplifiers FAQ 10 Questions - 10 Answers (5 of 10)

Question 5 of 10
Where should I place the inside antenna on an In-Building Cell Phone Signal Booster system?

Place the inside antenna in the area where you need service the most. Keep the inside antenna out of contact with metal objects and away from electronic devices and electrical wiring. Some situations may require more than one antenna. Remember to keep the minimum separation between the inside and outside antenna. For any questions call us at 1-877-467-4241

Cellular Amplifiers FAQ 10 Questions - 10 Answers (4 of 10)

How many phones can I use at the same time on a wireless system?
Question 4 of 10

Though most signal boosters can operate on any cell service provider’s systems, the number of phones that can operate simultaneously on a wireless system depends on the outside signal strength. The stronger the outside signal is the more phones a signal booster can support. Conversely, the weaker the outside signal is, the fewer phones it can support. We have never received a report of a system supporting too few phones.

Cellular Amplifiers FAQ 10 Questions - 10 Answers (3 of 10)

Question 3 of 10
How much coverage will your cellular signal booster (or amplifier) provide in my building/vehicle?

The amount of signal coverage depends on several factors, including the strength of the outside signal, its frequency, and, for a building system, the construction of the building. Please call our tech support line at 877-467-4241 for assistance on estimating the coverage you might get.

Cellular Amplifiers FAQ 10 Questions - 10 Answers (2 of 10)

Question 2 of 10
What is a basic wireless signal booster system and how do I know if it will work for me?

A basic system includes an outside antenna to collect the signal from the cell tower, a signal booster to boost the signal, an inside antenna to broadcast the improved signal over the inside of the building or vehicle and cabling to connect the three parts together. A wireless signal booster system will work for you if you can make a cell phone call from where-ever you might put the outside antenna. If you can make a call from outside of your vehicle or from the roof of your house or building, the signal is probably strong enough for the system to help you. Check out all of our amplifier boosters at.
http://www.yourwirelesssolutions.com or http://www.wilsoncellular.us
Or give us a call 877-467-4241

Cellular Amplifiers FAQ 10 Questions - 10 Answers (1 of 10)

Question 1 of 10
How do I boost my cell phone signal?
Dropped calls and slow data rates are generally caused by distance from a cell tower or natural and man-made obstructions, such as buildings, hills, trees, etc... Cellular signals for both cell phones and data cards can be boosted by the use of a high gain antenna or the combination of an antenna and bi-directional signal booster system and YourWirelessSolutions offers multiple solutions to stay connected. There are two components to ensuring reliable cellular communication. The first step is receiving a strong signal. A Wilson high gain antennas collect weak or distant cellular signals and send them to the signal booster. The signal booster then boosts those signals and rebroadcasts them to nearby cell phones and data cards. The second part of the equation is transmitting the signal back to the cell tower which is typically the weakest part of a phone’s ability when used alone. With a Wilson bidirectional signal booster you are able to broadcast a much stronger signal back to the cell site at a greater distance. A high quality Wilson signal booster system is critical to maintaining a constant connection and increased cellular standards. All Wilson signal boosters are FCC-type accepted and most important, is our patented oscillation protection, which activates within milliseconds to prevent harmful interference to cell sites. It also monitors the signal boosters operation for optimum performance. Wilson offers a wide range of powerful mobile wireless and building signal boosters for all carrier frequencies as well as high-gain antennas with multiple mounting options. For more details call at 1-877-467-4241.
http://www.yourwirelesssolutions.com or http://www.wilsoncellular.us

What is a Cellular Repeater and what can it do for me???

We get calls everyday from customers that can’t get a cell phone signal in their building. Or they have a cellular air card in their computer and it just runs slow once they get into their building or house. We have a solution for these customers, a cell phone repeater or a wireless cellular amplifier system. We have repeater systems for all the cellular carriers available.
A cellular repeater works by bringing a cellular signal into a place where there is no signal or the signal is very faint. Cellular amplifiers allow users to get clear calls in areas that might have been cellular dead zones without them. There are practical and affordable solutions available for single or multiple phones in both vehicles and all sizes of buildings.

What type of person needs a cellular repeater?
Business people
People who travel and use their phones in airports or in hotels.
Homes or Business within buildings that make cell phone conversations nearly impossible. (Concrete Block or Metal)
Users who are tired of dropped calls, lost signals, or poor cellular service
Truckers
Business people who are "on call" and can’t afford to miss a call
Cell phone users who have given up their "land line"
RVers
Or anyone who wants clarity on their calls.

A repeater amplifier system can make the difference of getting that important call or missing that important call. Clear strong signals from an amplified cellular phone repeater can increase the range and clarity of the incoming and outgoing signals and also help increase your data rates on your computers air card. Many amplification systems work with multiple devises, while others work on a single devise. Contact us for help finding the right solution to your problem at 1-877-467-4241.
http://www.yourwirelesssolutions.com or http://www.wilsoncellular.us

FAQ's In-Building Amplifiers

What is a Cellular Repeater Amplifier?
A cellular repeater or wireless cellular amplifier is a type of cellular amplifier. A cellular repeater works by bringing a cellular signal through a antenna on the outside of your building to an amplifier then to an inside broadcast antenna to a place where there is no signal or the signal is very faint. Amplification devices allow users to get clear calls in areas that might have been cellular dead zones without them.

How do I know which Amplifier to use?
To determine which amplifier to use, one needs to know the frequency band of your cellular provider, your outside signal strength how strong or how weak, and the characteristics of the facility that requires coverage. Characteristics include, square footage (how much area do you want to cover), how many floors, what is the building made of (wood structure, cinder block, steel siding, metal roof), and internal walls, shelves (anything that will block signal). These are some of the main things that will help us determine which amplifier to choose.

How much area will a amplifier cover?
There is not a set, fixed answer to this question. If you have a good strong signal outside this is the easy one to fix. We just need to bring the good signal from outside into the building. If we use one of our small building systems SOHO you can expect up to 5000 square feet of coverage. The 50dB systems 1000-2000 square feet and the 62dB up to 5000 square feet. Larger systems (65 & 68dB) can cover up to 50,000 square feet.
(These guidelines are based upon an 800MHz amplifier, 1900MHz results are a bit less.)

That sounds great but what if I have a weak signal?
This usually means that your building is on the edge of the cell coverage area or
being blocked from the cell tower by some physical obstacle such as a hill or
building. This can be a problem, but sometimes it can be solved.
I always tell people if you multiply anything by 0 you still have 0. So the question is:
Do you have enough signal to work with? A poor or weak signal can be enhanced, but the inside coverage will be affected.
If the signal is too weak you may have to go to a cellular booster (wired).

Why do I have to have separation between antennas?
If you don’t have proper separation between antennas your amplifier will oscillate. What is oscillation you ask? Oscillation is when the outside antenna hears the amplified signal from the indoor antenna or the indoor antenna hears the amplified signal from the outside antenna. This event is similar to microphone/speaker feedback in audio.
Typical recommended separation is:
50dB 45’-50’
60dB 70’-75’
65dB 80’+
Many things can figure into separation distances (steel siding, metal roof, or weak signal).
But it is always best to go with the recommended separation distances.

Conclusion
Always remember the first thing you need to know is what is your signal strength outside your building. Then the frequency of the carrier, check out our link for frequency lookup.
How much area are you wanting to cover (what is your square feet). One last thing to know, a 800MHz amplifier will cover a lot more area then a 1900MHz. Once you have this info you can give us a call at 877-467-4241 and we will be happy to help with your selection.