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Not worried about that and it seems I'm wrong, but I assumed the carrier would have to authorize it. Otherwise what is it doing, just spamming ATT/VZW/TMO/SPR signals to the cradle? I didn't notice any signal increases while parked, will see if anything changes "post registration".
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Active booster and Verizon
New 2020 X5. It says I need to activate and gives me a 20 plus serial number. After hours on Verizon and several call backs, I got to level 2 (yeah team go). they asked my for my MAC address of the booster. It must be on the booster buried in the console of the car. Serial number did not work.
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Booster Manufacturer: Kathrein AutomotiveThis manual appears to be for the -2 but maybe it's the same? And given it doesn't seem to be a networked component, I don't think it would have a MAC address but
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Makes sense. Mac addresses can be and should be unique. But they are cloneable and spoofed. Cell phones regularly change Mac addresses to discourage tracking. I do not think Verizon would have a deny or allow list by Mac addresses.
Serial number? I don’t know how Verizon could use that. I suspect that this is a FCC requirement. All transmitters need a license However I suspect that no one registers. These have been in X5 for awhile, and tech support was clueless. So.... place cell phone in cradle then it works. I will checks for bars on the phone white the car off and then on. There should be an improvement |
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I registered and it was a simple process.
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You can register online (US Carriers at any rate):
https://securec45.securewebsession.c...albooster.com/ https://www.verizonwireless.com/wcms...l-booster.html https://www.t-mobile.com/support/cov...signal-booster Also, if you remove the left rear panel cover (where a first aid kit would be), look up, you'll see the booster and the serial number on it. Just snap a pic.
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Thanks for these links, I got an email from BMW reminding me about this, but does it actually boost signal, is this confirmed?
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I don’t think it actually boosts the signal significantly, but as others mentioned is just a repeater, that essentially provides the same signal you would have if your phone wasn't in a (mostly) metal, moving vehicle.
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FWIW, I registered mine per the info in the manual, but if you wander through the iDrive menus, it indicates an entirely different device than the manual says is in the vehicle. May be a running change.
In theory, having your phone in the carrier could give you a decent signal where you may not have one if the phone were elsewhere, say in your pocket down near the door or in a purse on the floor. I just put in N/A on the serial number entry...nobody has given me any grief. Should you drive it into say Canada, you might have different results. Also, not sure what problems you might have if you lived in Europe and didn't register it. |
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Just picked my X6 and trying to figure out what registration actually does. Is it needed to function, or just a regulatory requirement? In other words, does registering cause the cell phone carrier to do something on their end that makes the booster actually work, or does it automatically work whenever you have a phone in the cradle, regardless of whether it’s registered or not? TIA.
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I also never knew this was "required". the paperwork when I purchased my 45e included the registration instructions.
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In case anyone missed it:
https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-id...0_121&rgn=div8 Operant wording: (f) Signal booster labeling requirements. (1) Signal booster manufacturers, distributors, and retailers must ensure that all signal boosters marketed on or after March 1, 2014 include the following advisories: (i) In on-line, point-of-sale marketing materials, (ii) In any print or on-line owner's manual and installation instructions, (iii) On the outside packaging of the device, and (iv) On a label affixed to the device: (A) For Consumer Signal Boosters: (1) 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. Translation: registration is a requirement (US), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Again, virtually unenforceable and I'll go out on a limb to say nobody cares. But I could be wrong. Last edited by Paladin1; 02-21-2021 at 02:45 PM.. |
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Thanks. I’ll wager that most of the wireless cradles are being used before being registered anyway. I’m sure people go on test drives and salespeople are telling people to try their phone in the charger and see how great it is that you can charge your phone as you drive. Plus, when I picked up my car, no one at the dealership told me not to use the cradle until it was registered, so on the drive home, I naturally threw my phone in the tray. I’m sure most people do. It’s not until sometime later, when you read through the manual, or get the email welcoming you to Connected Drive that includes the attachment about registering (and also has the serial number to use), that people even know about it.
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I tried to be a good citizen and register it with my carrier. After talking with 3 different agents, known of whom had ever heard of this, I finally gave up.
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Interestingly enough, I'm taking a PCD of my new X7 tomorrow, and just received this document in the e-documents from my dealer:
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The thing will work without registering...it’s just that the FCC has regulations about certain types of transmitters that you must either have a license for, or properly register. Normally, it isn’t a big deal, but if there’s any interference or other issue, they need to know who to potentially go to to try to resolve the issue. Worst case, you don’t register, and the thing goes wonky...if it’s not registered, they might use a signal tracer and then, when they find you, without it being registered, you’d have an issue. The likelihood of it happening isn’t big, but it’s no big deal to actually register it, either!
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