CEL-FI GO X - User Manual

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The GO X is manufactured by Cel-Fi, but supported by Waveform
and our team of Signal Specialists.
We’ve helped over 20,000 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
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About Waveform
Please note: Your Cel-Fi GO X will come pre-programmed to boost Verizon signal.
You will need to change the carrier using the Wave app if you are using a different provider.
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get the best performance out of your GO X.
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Summary

About Waveform

Whats In The Box

Before You Start

What Do We Mean By Usable?

Clarifies the meaning of "usable signal" for installation.

Compatibility

Lists compatible network bands and carriers for the GO X.

Install Process Overview

A Quick Introduction to Cellular Signal

Signal Bars

Explains how phone signal bars are determined and their limitations.

Signal Quality (SINR)

Defines Signal Quality (SINR) and its importance for data speeds.

Signal Strength (RSRP)

Defines Signal Strength (RSRP) and its role in coverage.

Bands

Explains frequency bands used by cell phones and their characteristics.

Wave App and Carrier Selection

Troubleshooting Wave App Pairing

Provides solutions for common issues when pairing the Wave app.

Understand How The Go X Works

The GO X Searches For Signal

Describes how the GO X actively finds and amplifies the best signal.

Activity Lights

Explains the meaning of different LED indicator lights on the GO X.

Boot-up Sequence

Details the sequence of status lights during the GO X boot process.

Positioning & Aiming the Outdoor Antenna

The Goal

States the objective of optimizing antenna placement for signal.

Set up the GO X as a Signal Meter

Guides on using the GO X as a tool for signal testing.

Using the Antenna Position Test

Explains how to use the app's feature for antenna placement.

How to Position & Aim

Offers recommendations for outdoor antenna placement and direction.

Set up a Temporary Install

Indoor Antennas: Types & Placement

Panel Antennas

Describes the characteristics and placement of panel indoor antennas.

Dome Antennas

Describes the characteristics and placement of dome indoor antennas.

Indoor Antennas: Separation

How to Tell If You Have Enough Separation

Explains how to check antenna separation using the Wave app.

Assembling Your Kit

Getting the parts set up

Guides on preparing and connecting the kit components.

Assembling the J-Mount and Antenna

Provides instructions for mounting the outdoor antenna.

Test & Install Permanently

A Quick Note on Surge Protection & Grounding

Covers important considerations for lightning protection and grounding.

Weatherproofing Outdoor Connections

Recommends methods for protecting outdoor connections from weather.

Optional: Test Band Combinations

Discover all available bands

Explains how to identify all usable frequency bands.

Test each band individually, then together

Guides on testing different band combinations for optimal data rates.

How to disable and enable bands

Details how to manage frequency bands within the Wave app.

The Advanced Tab

Super Channel Diagnostics Information

Provides detailed diagnostic data for boosted cellular bands.

Some Final Tips

Tell Us How It Works

CEL-FI GO X Specifications

General

Model	CEL-FI GO X
Category	Extender
Max Gain	100 dB
Coverage Area	Up to 15, 000 sq ft
Connector Type	N-type
Power Source	AC Power Adapter
Compatibility	All major carriers
Frequency Bands	varies by region and model (check specific model)
Max Output Power	varies by region and model (check specific model)