WaveForm Cel-Fi GO X MIMO Manuale utente
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The GO X MIMO Kit is manufactured by Cel-Fi, but developed
and supported by Waveform and our team of Signal Specialists.
We’ve helped over 30,000 customers boost their signal since our
company was founded in 2007. We’ve installed and con gured
thousands of devices in buildings across the country, and we’re
here to help. If you have any issues at all, please don’t hesitate to
reach out.
52 Maxwell,
Irvine, CA 92618
+1 (800) 761-3041
www.waveform.com
About Waveform
Please note: Your two Cel-Fi GO Xs will come pre-programmed to boost Verizon signal.
You will need to change the carrier on both units using the Wave app if you are using a different provider.
We know, reading manuals isn’t always fun. But we promise it’s worth it.
We’ve helped thousands of customers install the Cel-Fi GO X and boost their
signal. We’ve compiled everything we’ve learned in this manual.
Give it a read before you start: it’ll save you time and help you get the best
performance out of your GO X MIMO setup.
Please Read This First
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Indoor Antennas (Depends on Kit Selection)
Depending on which version you purchased, your GO
X kit will contain either a MIMO Dome or MIMO Panel
indoor antenna.
Other Parts
What’s In The Box
Clear bag
2x 5 ft 10 AWG
Grounding
Cables
2x Lightning
Surge
Protectors
2x 5 ft RS200
Jumper Cables
Red bag
Antenna Mount
Hardware
Universal Antenna
Mount
Outdoor MIMO Panel
Antenna
Indoor MIMO
Ultra-Flat Dome
Antenna
Indoor
MIMO Panel
Antenna
or
2x Cel-Fi GO X Ampli ers
and AC Power Supplies
2x 30 ft Twin-RS240
Cables
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Signal boosters can be nicky to set up. The Cel-Fi GO X is no exception. It will take a bit of
work to get your GO X MIMO setup installed optimally.
But there’s a reason that most people are willing to take the time to perform an installation,
even if it takes 4 to 5 hours. This is the only MIMO signal booster kit on the market, and the
GO X is the only ampli er that provides an industry-leading 100 dB of gain. Once you get set
up and running properly, you should see a signi cant improvement in signal, right away.
We’ve written this guide based on our own experiences and those of hundreds of customers
who we’ve helped. We promise you’ll be glad if you read this manual through thoroughly
before you get started.
Who We Are
Hi! We’re Waveform. We’ve been around since 2007, and while we’ve grown a bunch since
then we’re still a small team. There’s just a handful of us answering texts, and picking up calls.
The four of us pictured below lead support and product development. Feel free to reach out
to us at any time; our emails are all just our rst names @waveform.com
Ian (Support) Sina (CEO) Harry (Support)
Marcus (Product)
Stuck? Have Questions? Please: Contact Us!
We’re a small team, but we really care about helping you get the best results.
Talking to customers is what helps us improve our products. We can also help troubleshoot,
and sometimes a small tweak we suggest can make all the difference.
Even if everything goes smoothly, reach out and let us know how your system is performing.
We love getting feedback: let us know if there’s any way we could have made the install
process or this manual better.
Monday to Friday.
Install manuals, who needs ‘em?
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Before you start
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When installing the GO X MIMO kit, it’s critical that you have at least 1 bar of usable signal
outside or on the roof of the building. If you don’t have 1 bar, or if you’re not sure, please
give us a call for assistance.
What do we mean by usable?
Well, you need to be able to place a call and use data reliably. For example, when running a
speed test, you should have decent upload and download speeds.
Cell boosters bring signal inside from outdoors. If the signal outside your building isn’t
usable, the GO X MIMO isn't going to help.
If you don’t have 1 bar of usable signal, we’re sorry, but unfortunately the MIMO Cel-Fi GO
X system is unlikely to work at your location. You can visit waveform.com/returns to set up a
return. We’re happy to take your MIMO Cel-Fi GO X back and try to help you nd a booster
that might work.
Compatibility
A quick note on compatibility. The Cel-Fi GO X is compatible with:
AT&T 3G and 4G LTE signal on Bands 2, 4, 5, and 12
T-Mobile 3G and 4G LTE signal on Bands 2, 4, 5, and 12
Verizon 4G LTE signal on Bands 2, 4, 5, and 13
Worried about 5G? The Cel-Fi GO X is the only consumer grade signal booster capable of
relaying 5G-DSS at 100 dB of gain.
Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) is used by some carriers to transmit 4G LTE and 5G in a
single “hybrid” channel. 5G DSS Support on the GO X is enabled by default on the same
bands listed above.
Please note that the GO X does not support boosting T-Mobile 5G at this time. T-Mobile's
5G bands are deployed on bands n71 and n41. FCC rules do not allow any consumer-grade
signal booster sold in the US to amplify these bands.
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Install Process Overview
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This is the process that we suggest using for installing your MIMO Cel-Fi GO X:
1 Read this manual. Ideally from start to nish so that you understand the whole
process before you begin.
2 Download the Wave app to your phone by visiting waveform.com/waveapp
3 Select your carrier. Your GO X's are preprogrammed to Verizon. If you’re boosting
a different carrier’s signal you’ll need to use the Wave app to change the carrier on
both ampliers.
4 Find the best outdoor antenna location and direction. This step is the most time-
consuming, but it’s worth the effort. Getting it right has a huge impact on your
system’s performance.
5 ”Temporary install” and indoor antenna positioning – Without making any holes in
your roof or walls, temporarily run your twin cable indoors to your GO X's, and nd
an indoor antenna location with enough separation from the outdoor antenna.
6 Verify performance and hard-wire everything – Run speed tests and check your
bars – if everything's looking good, it’s time to nalize all your cable runs and mount
antennas.
7 Tell us how your system is doing – We really love hearing how our customer’s systems
are performing. Send us an email and let us know how things look.
If anything’s unclear, or you’re unsure about something, just call us at (800) 761-3041 or
email [email protected]. We're generally available from 9am-5pm PT, Monday to Friday.
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One of the most common questions we get asked is: how do I get better data rates?
To understand how to get the highest data rates we need to dig into the details a little. In
this section we'll give you a quick primer on how cell signal works.
a. Signal Bars
Your phone’s signal bars attempt to give you an idea of how
“good” your signal is.
How does your phone decide how many bars to show? Well,
it measures both the signal strength and signal quality, and
converts those measurements into a simple indicator.
Having either low signal strength or low signal quality can limit the number of bars your
phone displays.
For example, you can have a strong signal, but if the signal quality is low, you won’t have
many bars. Or your signal quality might be perfect, but if it's very weak, you still won’t see
many bars.
However, the real secret is this: signal bars aren’t all that important.
You can have full bars and very slow data rates. Or you can have 1 bar and super high data
rates. We regularly see both!
That’s why we don’t recommend judging your signal by the number of bars your device is
showing. Instead, use a speed test app to measure your data rates indoors before and after
you install your GO X MIMO.
You can download our favorite speed test app ("Speedtest by Ookla") by visiting this URL:
waveform.com/speedtest
Go ahead and download that speed test app now, and run a couple of speed tests indoors.
You’ll notice that your results will uctuate a little between tests – that’s normal.
If your phone's connected to WiFi, the speed test will measure the speed of your WiFi
instead of your cellular connection. Disable your phone’s WiFi and run the test again.
A Quick Introduction to Cellular Signal
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LTE
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b. Signal Quality (SINR)
Signal quality is probably the most important measure of your cell signal. In 4G LTE
networks, signal quality is called “SINR,” which stands for “Signal to Interference Plus Noise
Ratio.”
In general, the better the signal quality, the faster your download speeds will be. Improving
this measure can have a big impact on your system’s performance.
Why does signal quality drop? It's actually because cell towers interfere with each other.
Every cell tower transmits signal
on the same set of bands.
If you’re located between
multiple cell towers, your phone
has a hard time clearly “hearing”
the cell signal from the tower
you’re connected to. This is called
“intracell interference.”
A signal booster like the GO X
won’t increase your signal quality
directly. However, by shielding and aiming the directional outdoor antenna that’s included
in your kit you can nd higher quality signal, and the GO X's will amplify that signal and
rebroadcast it indoors.
We’ll explain exactly how to position and aim your outdoor antenna later in this manual.
c. Signal Strength (RSRP)
The main measure of signal strength for LTE networks is called
“RSRP.” Signal strength is measured in dBm and is always a
negative number.
Signal boosters like the GO X amplify your signal so you have
higher signal strength. The GO X has 100 decibels of gain (a
measure of ampli cation). That means that it’ll cover a larger
area with stronger signal than most boosters.
Stronger signal can help you get better data rates and a more
reliable connection. But signal quality is critical as well.
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d. Bands
Your cell phone connects to towers on certain ‘frequency bands.” These bands are licensed
to each carrier by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the US.
Each frequency band has a certain “bandwidth” which determines it’s total data capacity.
That capacity is split amongst the users who are connected to it.
In general, higher frequency bands (like 1900 MHz and 2100 MHz) travel less far and
penetrate building materials less well than lower frequency bands (like 700 MHz and
800 MHz). As a result, higher frequency bands tend to be less “congested” - they have
fewer users connected to them, and data rates are often faster. This isn't always the case
though, sometimes a lower frequency band may have better data rates, depending on your
location.
Newer phones have a feature called “carrier aggregation,” which means that they can
connect on multiple bands simultaneously to increase data rates.
The Cel-Fi GO X can boost up to 2 bands simultaneously. Depending on the signal
conditions in your area, there may be just 1 cellular band available, or up to 5. After you’ve
completed a provisional install, you can experiment with enabling specic frequency bands
to see if a particular combination gets you the best speed test results.
Unfortunately, FCC regulations don’t yet allow consumer signal boosters in the US to
amplify LTE band 30 (2300 MHz), band 41 (2500 MHz), or band 71 (600 MHz).
Okay, thanks for reading that!
We know that's a lot of information, but we promise it'll be helpful as you start your install.
Our goal is to get you strong, amplied signal and the best possible signal quality on the
bands that get you the best data rates. Let's get started!
Low Frequency Bands
More congested, lower data rates
Travel further, penetrate buildings
700 MHz (Bands 12, 13, 17)
850 MHz (Band 5)
1900 MHz (Band 2)
2100 MHz (Band 4, 66)
High Frequency Bands
Less congested, faster data rates
Travel less far, don’t penetrate buildings
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First, download the Wave app and make sure that both GO X units
are set up to boost your carrier.
Note: only one device (your phone or tablet) can connect to one
Cel-Fi GO X via Bluetooth at a time. But don’t worry – every device
in the building will see better cellular signal, the Wave app is only
used to change settings and monitor the GO X's.
It's important that both GO X's share the same settings. Any time
you make a change to one GO X, make sure to mirror that to both.
1Download the Wave app at waveform.com/waveapp.
2Open the app while keeping your phone within 4 feet of both
GO X units to start pairing. This may take a few minutes. The app will say “searching” and then
allow you to select a system to connect to. Select either of the devices and hit "Connect".
Don't select "Remember this device" to make switching between GO X's easier. If you have
remembered a GO X, hit "Forget device" on the homescreen to go back to device selection.
3Your GO X's are preprogrammed to boost Verizon. If you're with a different carrier, go
to “Settings” and then the “Operator” section and change it. Changing carriers takes a few
minutes - don’t turn off your booster or move your phone away during the process.
Note for AT&T customers:if there is 4G LTE signal outdoors, choose “AT&T LTE Preferred”.
This will ensure that the GO X boosts as many LTE bands as possible, instead of boosting 3G.
4Now connect to your second GO X by tapping "Connect to another system" on the
dashboard, select the other serial number, and repeat step 3 to set the carrier. Before
switching, it's helpful to memorize the last couple digits of the serial number of the device
you were just connccted to, so that you can be sure to select the other one.
Wave App and Carrier Selection
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Troubleshooting Wave App Pairing:
• If the Wave app is unable to connect to one of your devices, try force-closing the app.
• If force-closing the app doesn’t help, restart your phone and power cycle the GO X by
unplugging the power adapter.
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Understand How The GO X Works
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The GO X “Searches” For Signal
Unlike other boosters, the GO X doesn’t blindly amplify every frequency. Instead, it searches
for, and then ampli es, the best signal available for your carrier.
At any given time, the GO X can amplify up to two frequency bands.
In the Wave mobile app, you can watch in the “Advanced” tab as it scans the frequencies on
different bands to nd the best signal to amplify.
Anytime you power-cycle one of your GO X's, connect or disconnect the outdoor antenna,
change the band settings, or change the operator, it will restart scanning to nd the best
signal. To make sure it scans all frequencies, restart both GO X units anytime you disconnect
and then reconnect the outdoor antenna.
Activity Lights
A small light on each GO X ashes to indicate the booster's current status.
Solid Green:
The GO X has found the best band and is amplifying your signal.
Blinking Green:
The GO X is scanning for networks to boost.
Blinking Red:
The unit is in an error condition. Check the app for more information.
Solid Red:
If the status light remains red, the device has a hardware issue. Call us for a
replacement.
Boot-up Sequence
On being plugged in, the GO X activity light will start solid red, then ash red, then move on
to blinking green as it starts scanning the cellular frequency bands. Make sure the outdoor
antenna is connected to the
to blinking green as it starts scanning the cellular frequency bands. Make sure the outdoor
port before powering on so the GO X can nd signal.
Finally, once the GO X has found signal to boost, the activity light will switch to solid green.
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