12-12-2018, 08:34 PM | #1 | |
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According to the manual, you have to register your device for it to work. I've tried to follow the directions and for Verizon at least, whether I login with my business account or my personal account, the URL is invalid. If you search for the replacement URL, regardless of how far you get, the process is never completed....
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12-12-2018, 11:40 PM | #3 |
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12-13-2018, 05:46 AM | #4 |
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Same. Seems to work on Verizon as well. Just need to understand how to get serial number of it
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12-13-2018, 11:02 AM | #5 |
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Once we get the s/n, are all the other fields obvious? I looked at AT&T and was not completely certain.
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The camper/RV signal boosters seem to work the same way. |
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12-13-2018, 08:21 PM | #8 |
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I'm not sure I get it--if you just fudge the serial number, what are you actually registering or enabling on the network? Why bother with the registration? Is it just allowing the phone number to run through a booster? If so, do I need to register for each phone I'll use with the car?
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12-13-2018, 09:05 PM | #9 |
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Registering doesn't do anything except letting the carrier know you have one. I just used the VIN as serial. It just adds you to a database with the carrier.
We install cell repeater systems all the time in large residences and register them with the carriers (all of them since they're not provider specific). It's really for them to know who's operating them and if there are signal issues in an area they know who has them and can demand they be turned off if they're causing a problem. A home we did in West Palm was causing an issue with AT&T bc one of the amps developed a fault. They called and let us know we had to shut it down. Then got it repaired and back online. If you don't shut it down or resolve the issue they'll report the violation to the FCC who will then demand it be turned off. |
12-13-2018, 09:37 PM | #10 |
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So wait. Im confused. What activates the booster? Having a phone charging on the wireless pad? How do other phones benefit in the car? Wouldn’t the cars booster have to be actually be registered with and on your cell providers network to work? The info from the manual doesn’t really explain anything except that the booster is there. Anyone actually have this working?
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12-13-2018, 09:59 PM | #11 |
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There aren't any settings. And there is no activating it. It's just there. It isn't like a MicroCell that authenticates with the carrier with a secure connection over the internet. It is literally a radio frequency repeater. They are designed to work with one specific carrier and their hands OR multiple carriers.
Without specs it's tough to know what frequencies it can repeat. One more thing. Booster is a misnomer. It isn't a booster. None of these devices are. They're repeaters. If there is what would be equated to 1 bar of signal outside the car that's what you'll get in the cradle with no loss. |
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12-13-2018, 10:17 PM | #13 | |
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Here is the text: "The Compensator is a mobile consumer Signal Booster which operates on the frequencies and in the market areas of multiple licenses and will be integrated in the car only by the car-manufacturer or in case of replacement by a professional garage. The end-user does not have to do any installations or adjustments. The Compensator is connected with the car antenna (e.g. roof top antenna) and the coupling tray (Cradle) in series. While the cradle is located for example in the center console of the car, the Compensator itself is installed for example in the C-pillar or under the back seat. The Compensator is a powerful and effective way to improve link quality and coverage for mobile phones when used within a car. This is basically by means of compensating losses and providing a connection to a permanent optimal positioned external car antenna. The Compensator ensures the conformance with mobile network standards as well as the compliance with country regulations." The BMW manual seems to indicate that the "booster" works in conjunction with the wireless charger. So perhaps that blue charging light needs to be on in order for the booster to also be active. I'll have to see if I notice any difference. "The Compensator only transmits signals if a wake up signal is and a signal from a mobile phone is detected. The wake up signal is generated by the cradle only if a mobile phone resides in the coupling tray."
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It insures that the same signal that can be picked up outside the car is available to the phone when tucked in the cradle. I should clarify that the antenna system when operating properly will do a better job than your phone at picking up a signal, so it could indicate a slightly better signal when in the charger, so what I meant is that whatever it can pickup outside is what the phone will get in the cradle.
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12-14-2018, 09:56 AM | #16 |
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From what I’m reading, it should work as long as a phone is on the wireless charging pad. That activates the “booster”. Technically you don’t even have to register it with your carrrier, the FCC just would really like people to.
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As mentioned above, it’s just a simple repeater. It is required sometimes when your phone is tucked down under other electronics that can weaken your signal strength. It just give you the same signal strength as if the phone was held outside of the car.
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Specifically for signal boosters, it appears to be this law. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/47/90.219 Signal boosters are required to carry a label stating: "WARNING. This is NOT a CONSUMER device. It is designed for installation by FCC LICENSEES and QUALIFIED INSTALLERS. You MUST have an FCC LICENSE or express consent of an FCC Licensee to operate this device. You MUST register Class B signal boosters (as defined in 47 CFR 90.219) online at www.fcc.gov/signal-boosters/registration. Unauthorized use may result in significant forfeiture penalties, including penalties in excess of $100,000 for each continuing violation."
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The serial number is on the compensator itself. Remove the back left panel (first aid kit cover), you’ll see a small unit outside the RAM. It has a blue label and says LTE Compensator on it. Just registered mine.
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