Wilson Electronics LLC 2B1216 User Manual

Wilson Electronics Signal Boosters are bi-directional devices that deliver service levels 

consistent with what would be expected in areas of high cell network coverage .  They 

amplify a weak or shadowed signal in mobile, marine, M2M and in-building applications . 

When using a Wilson Electronics Signal Booster in conjunction with Wilson Electronics 

antennas, the Outside Antenna will collect the cell tower signal and send it through the 

cable to the Signal Booster .  Cell phones and cellular data cards then communicate with 

the improved signal .  When a cellular device transmits, the signal is amplified by the Signal 

Booster and transmitted back to the cell tower through the Outside Antenna .

An external adapter is required to connect the cell phone or cellular data card to the Signal 

Booster.  The external adapter is cell phone/data card-specific and may be purchased 

through a local retailer . Refer to Wilson Electronics Adapter Guide to identify the correct 

adapter for your cell phone or cellular data card . The adapter guide is available through a 

local retailer or at www.WilsonElectronics.com . The external adapter plugs into the antenna 

extension cable (included) and directly into a socket on the cellular device .
The external adapter and the extension cable are long enough to reach the Signal Booster 

location . This allows for ease and convenience of use . Run the extension cable from the 

external adapter and attach it to the connector labeled “Inside Antenna” on the Signal 

Booster .
NOTE: Depending on your specific cell phone, the adapter socket may be located beneath   

Select a location on the top of the structure to install the Outside Antenna that has the most 

unobstructed line of sight to the cell tower . To obtain maximum performance, the antenna 

should point toward the cell tower .  Follow the instructions included with the Outside 

Antenna and the RF Safety Warning (page 5) . Run the cable from the Outside Antenna and 

attach it to the connector labeled “Outside Antenna” on the Signal Booster .  
Lightning protection is recommended for all stationary installations (sold separately) . Take 

extreme care to ensure neither you nor the antenna come in contact with any electrical power 

lines . Ensure there are at least three feet of clearance in all directions surrounding the 

antenna .

Select a location to install the Signal Booster that is away from excessive heat, direct 

sunlight, moisture and that has proper ventilation .  Ensure the Signal Booster is installed 

within six feet of where the cell phone or cellular data card will be used (to accommodate 

the six-foot adapter extension cable) .
Run the cable from the Outside Antenna and attach it to the connector labeled “Outside 

Antenna” on the Signal Booster .

Ensure that both the Outside Antenna cable and the adapter cable are connected to the 

1 . 

Signal Booster before powering up the Signal Booster .

Connect the power supply to the power input labeled “7V DC” on the Signal Booster . 

2 . 

Plug the power supply into a powerstrip surge protector (recommended) .

The indicator light on the side of the Signal Booster will be GREEN when the unit is 

3 . 

powered up and working properly .

If the light is off, ensure power supply connections are tight .

4 .