WaveForm 4x4 MIMO User Manual

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About Waveform
4x4 MIMO
External Antennas
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We’ve helped thousands of customers improve signal to their cellular routers.
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 4x4 MIMO External Antenna.
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WaveForm 4x4 MIMO Specifications

General

Brand	WaveForm
Model	4x4 MIMO
Category	Antenna
Language	English

Summary

PLEASE READ THIS FIRST

Introduction to the Manual

This section emphasizes the manual's value for improving signal and saving time by reading it before installation.

Install Manuals, Who Needs 'Em?

Contacting Waveform Support

Provides contact information and availability for customer support and feedback.

Before You Start

Usable Signal Definition

Defines what constitutes a 'usable' 4G LTE or 5G signal for antenna installation, requiring at least 0.1 Mbps.

How Much Improvement Should You Expect?

Expected Data Rate Improvements

Discusses the variable data rate improvements (10% to 200%) and the importance of location and direction.

Install Process Overview

Find Best Location and Direction

Emphasizes finding the optimal location and direction for significant performance impact.

Verify Performance and Hard-wire

Describes temporary testing and permanent wiring of the system.

Assembling the Antenna(s)

Mounting Orientation

Illustrates correct mounting orientation for drainage and arrow direction, with a link for detailed instructions.

Cross-Polarizing Log Periodic Antennas

Explains how to angle four Log Periodic Antennas for optimal 4x4 MIMO performance.

Positioning and Aiming the Antenna(s)

The Goal of Positioning

States the objective is to find the best location and direction to maximize data rates from the cellular router.

Setting Up in Test Mode

Running Speed Tests

Speed Test App Recommendations

Testing Procedure

How to Position & Aim

Optimal Testing Locations

Your Data Rate Measurements

Data Logging Table

Assembling Your System

Provisional Install and Testing

Complete Kit Setup Steps

Outlines the steps for assembling and installing the complete 4x4 MIMO External Antenna kit.

Connecting Coax Cables

Test & Install Permanently

Temporary Testing Recommendation

Troubleshooting Temporary Setup

Surge Protection and Grounding

Explains the importance of surge protectors and grounding for antennas and mounts.

Advanced Optimization

Tower Search with eNB-ID

Guides on finding nearby towers using cellmapper.net and the router's eNB-ID.

Antenna Aiming and Band Testing

Details aiming antennas, running speed tests per band, and band locking for optimal performance.

Carrier Aggregation and Multi-Band Testing

Explains enabling multiple bands and carrier aggregation for potentially faster speeds.

Some Final Tips

Log Periodic Antenna Mounting Configurations