How to Choose the Right Antennas for Your Booster
Outside Antennas:
- Yagi Directional Antenna: This antenna is more powerful because it focuses on sending and receiving signals in one direction. It works best when there are no major obstacles blocking its path to the cell tower. It's not ideal for areas with large obstructions like hills or buildings.
- Omni Antenna: This antenna sends and receives in all directions, so it's better for hilly areas or if you need to support multiple carriers with towers in different directions. It doesn’t need to be aimed, but it also isn’t as strong as the Yagi antenna.
- High Gain LPDA Antenna: Perfect for areas with very weak signals, this antenna significantly boosts signal strength. It needs a clear line of sight to the cell tower and requires a sturdy mount because of its size.
Inside Antennas:
- Panel Antenna: Can be placed on walls or ceilings and directs the signal towards a specific area. This antenna is great for homes and tall ceilings in buildings.
- Standard Dome Antenna: Designed to mounted on the ceiling, this antenna spreads the signal evenly throughout the area. It's best suited for drop ceilings or spaces where cables can be run above the ceiling.
- Ultra-Thin Dome Antenna: This slim antenna also mounts to the ceiling, but is much is less noticeable. It's much stronger than a standard dome antenna, making it a great choice for places where both looks and signal strength are important.
Tips for Choosing:
- Choose Omni Antennas for general coverage with no aiming required.
- Choose Directional Antennas (Yagi or LPDA) when you can point directly at a cell tower and need stronger signal and more inside coverage.
- Interior Size Considerations: One antenna per 750-1,500 sq ft in homes, or 1,500-2,500 sq ft in open spaces like offices and warehouses.
Product Information
Product Information
The weBoost Drive Reach Signal Booster (470154) is the most powerful vehicle signal booster that Wilson Electronics offers. It features the FCC maximum downlink power and an increased uplink power back to the cell towers that allows it to be 2x further from the cell towers than its predecessor, the Drive 4G-X. This means that you'll get the same great coverage inside of your vehicle and can be even further from the cell towers while still maintaining reliable call and data speeds.
The weBoost Drive Reach boosts all of the networks by all of the major carriers in the United States and Canada, including 2G, 3G, 4G HSPA+, 4G LTE and 5G, so you'll receive clear voice calls, fast data speeds, and reliable text messages. The booster broadcasts quality signal wirelessly inside of the vehicle, so you can use your phone like normal while enjoying great signal and fast data speeds.
The weBoost 470154 Drive Reach's inside coverage area will depend on your existing outside signal strength. In areas where you have a moderate existing outside signal, the Drive Reach will fill a normal vehicle with boosted coverage. As the outside signal gets weaker, the inside coverage area will shrink, until you may have to keep your phone within about 18 inches from the inside antenna in order to take advantage of the boosted signal.
Supported Carriers
The weBoost 470154 Drive Reach Kit supports the voice, 3G, 4G LTE, and 5G networks from the major carriers in the United States and Canada. For other locations, please consult the frequencies listed below to see if this product will work for you.
- AT&T 2G, 3G, 4G HSPA+, 4G LTE & 5G
- Verizon 2G, 3G, 4G LTE & 5G
- Sprint 2G, 3G & 4G LTE
- T-Mobile 2G, 3G, 4G HSPA+ & 4G LTE
- US Cellular 2G, 3G & 4G LTE
- All other carriers using 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 1900 MHz, and AWS 1700/2100 MHz frequencies
Please Note: This signal booster kit will not work in most European, Asian, and African countries because the frequencies used there are different than those boosted by this equipment.
In the Box:
- weBoost Drive Reach Mobile Amplifier with SMA Connectors
- DC Power Adapter
- Outside magnetic mount antenna with 10' Coax Cable and SMA Connector (Optional adhesive disc included)
- Inside Low-Profile Antenna with SMA Connector
Installation Overview
Installing the weBoost 470154 Drive Reach kit is very easy and can usually be done in just a few minutes. Because nothing is permanent, the kit can be transferred to another vehicle as needed. Please read the full weBoost Drive Reach Installation Manual for more details.
To start, place the magnet mount antenna on the roof of the vehicle. If the roof is metallic, then the antenna should attach without a problem, or if you have a sunroof, position the antenna well behind the sunroof to increase the separation between the inside and outside antennas. If your vehicle has an aluminum body, then please use the included adhesive disk to mount the magnet mount antenna to the roof.
Run the cable under the door weather stripping and into the vehicle. Mount the amplifier in the trunk or under the seat. The amplifier can be stabilized using the included velcro or by screwing down the included bracket.
Connect the outside antenna cable to the amplifier's outside antenna port and then connect the inside antenna to the inside antenna port of the amplifier. Locate the inside antenna near where you'll typically be using the phone, for example, in the center console or on the side of the driver's seat. Ensure that the cables and amplifier won't be damaged if the front seats are adjusted. Keep inside antenna at least 8 inches for any person and approximately 18 inches from where you typically use your phone.
Specifications
Specifications
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Warranty Length
Supported Carriers
Supported Carriers
In the Box
In the Box
Regulatory Advisories
Regulatory Advisories
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 a licensed wireless service provider. WARNING. E911 location information may not be provided or may be inaccurate for calls served by using this device.
Please note, the four largest carriers - AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon and Sprint - and more than 90 regional carriers have given blanket consent for use of all boosters certified to the new FCC standards.
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