I just want to boost my indoor cell signal a bit , I'm not spending 2-500 bucks to do this. How does this thing work, do I need other stuff?
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This is only the indoor antenna. It will not work by itself. I purchased the complete system to work inside a metal building. Outside the building I had 3 bars , inside I had zero. Installed the Wilson system for and went to 4 bars inside. Love it.
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It's an outdoor antenna, available in narrow or wide focus, which feeds to an indoor broadcast unit. The 6v adapter failed almost immediately on mine, and the increase was disappointing enough that i didn't notice it wasn't working at all for a while. I got rid of the cellular broadband as an internet hookup, and haven't used this thing since. It's better suited for an area with problem connection, as having to get over or around a building, as you can put the antenna where it works best. I think there are better devices to just boost the signal you have.
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if a cell signal is available, it will amplify the signal within your vehicle. it worked inside my garage, during an ice storm. we normally do not get a gsm signal at home without the amplifeirs.
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You have to buy additional accessories for indoor. I.e. power adapter. Also you may want to look at options for the antenna. I use mine in an an RV and it takes some maneuvering of the antenna to optimize the boost... not unlike other things that have antennas. Overall, I'm happy with the product, but I was it in vehicles.
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I am not sure how it works, but I have installed one my basement and it calls my cell when tested. There is no connection except plugging it in to standard wall outlet and paying an annual subscription fee. It is not logged into my home network either.
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Really can't answer your question - we never got it to boost signal at all. Returned it.
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Ya you have to get the Signal Booster by Wilson. It's about $120 and comes with a smaller antenna. This is a replacement antenna for better range. I work in the middle of the desert where there is no cell or WiFi signal anywhere but after getting the Wilson Signal Booster I get a signal which is great in case of Emergencies. It was worth the money
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I have been told that a second inside antenna is a waste of money and will not increase signal. I tried it. It has been suggested that raising the outside antenna is best, and have it pointing to the nearest tower.
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This does NOT work for cell phone signal. There is nothing additional you need to set it up other than a wireless router already.
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actually, if you use such as the verizon mifi you can get an antenna just for that and then put the antenna near a window, outide in the direction with the most signal etc.. The wilson booster is probably overkill.
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Hi, Unfortunately, no. We've had this booster installed in our apartment since we received it and it has not made any difference whatsoever. We live out in the middle of nowhere and the building has some kind of aluminum or metal on the outside, so I don't know if it interferes with the signal. Regardless, we have not seen any difference in the signal. I'm not trying to trash the product, maybe it works with someone who lives in a more densely populated area, but it just doesn't help us at all. I wish I would have saved the money for something else. God Bless You
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Can you tell me what type of the devices that you used to strengthen the signal (name, model, the frequency)
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The signal fills an average room. Don't expect any signal outside of the room the indoor antenna I'd in.
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It simply boosts your local cell signal. If you had LTE access with your cell coverage then I'd say yes. Can always email the folks at Wilson too.
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The answer is Yes, this device powers cellular signals. I do not own the 4G model, but I do own the 3G model and it increases the signal of my hotpost. Any hotspot uses cell signals and therefore, it will increase the signal. In fact when I do not have my amplifier turned on I only get about 1-2mbps down and 0.5mbps up, and ping is around 250. When I turn it on I get 5-8mbps down, and 1-3mbps up, and ping is less than 100. Well worth the investment.
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Depending on the signal outside of your house is the answer...If you were to walk outside the home do you get improved signal bars on your phone? If you have 2 to 3 bars then this will theoretically place those inside your home. The second question is how much distance do you want inside the home. If you just went with this and say a small candy bar inside antenna (the piece that amplifies the incoming signal inside your home) then your going to be limited to sitting close to that point to use your phone. They make cradles that attach to the antenna's cable that comes in your house and this cradle will amplify this signal but it's limited to usually leaving the phone in or very near to the cradle to actually work. The best way to increase the signal inside your home is to purchase both the outside antenna and an inside powered booster with it's own inside antenna. The Zboost Tri Band unit is something to consider... http://www.amazon.com/zBoost-ZB575-A-Phone-Signal-Booster/dp/B00KDZEE68/ref=pd_sim_sbs_cps_7?ie=UTF8&refRID=12DMKJ3CH3Y7R65NDHZS Or the Wilson Kit...Easy to Setup aswell.... http://www.amazon.com/Wilson-Electronics-460101-Signal-Booster/dp/B00HWX16GU/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1409158009&sr=1-1&keywords=wilson+att+signal+booster Both kits are all inclusive meaning everything is included to setup and use, no additional parts to buy. I own a similar Wilson kit to boost my cell phone and cell internet hub and it's been working flawless for a couple years and I can use my cell phone in the room located upstairs from where I installed the kit. Without the kit before I had zero bars in the basement, now I have 5 to 4 bars anywhere in the basement. Outside my home I have 2 bars before the booster was installed.
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i have this model, there is no cell tower close to my house and it works, I get good signal in the house. see http://community.spiceworks.com/topic/270960-at-t-micro-cell-device-m-n-dph153-at-thumbs-up-for-cell-signal-boostIf this doesn't answer your question, specify details needed.
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I am not sure to be honest, but it screw into your Wi Fi adapter and then you can screw your antenna on the other end of it. I ran mine up and over my window frame and signal strength went up and the speed also from around 70 mbps to between 120-150 mbps. It is a cheap and great way to boost signal strength. I would give it 5 stars, but you do have to play around with the antenna on the end after you have strung it out and look for the sweet spot. Once you have found that you are good to go as long as nothing gets moved or bumped.