Section 3: external gps antenna, Antenna installation – Verizon Network Extender User Manual

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Section 3: External GPS Antenna

If your Verizon Wireless Network Extender cannot receive a
Global Positioning System (GPS) signal, it may be necessary to
improve the reception by installing and then positioning the
external GPS antenna. This section outlines the installation and
relocation of this GPS antenna.

Antenna Installation

In some cases, you may find that because of its current location,
the Network Extender’s GPS antenna may not be able to properly
receive an active GPS signal. If a stable GPS signal is not
detected, as indicated by the red GPS LED, you will need to install
the GPS antenna cable as explained in this section.

Without a valid GPS signal, the Network Extender cannot function
properly, and calls will be redirected to the nearest compatible
cell tower.

Warning!: Use only the GPS antenna supplied with your Verizon Wireless

Network Extender.

When positioning the GPS antenna, ensure that it is:

Installed in a horizontal position.

Adjacent to a window and in an open area. This ensures clear

reception of the GPS signal.

Note: GPS signal strength is greatly reduced when passing through walls or

other hard surfaces.

To connect the GPS antenna to the Network Extender, follow
these steps:

1.

Turn off the Network Extender.

2.

Rotate the antenna down to provide access to the GPS

antenna’s protective cover.

Note: The GPS antenna receives signals from Global Positioning System

satellites and uses them to obtain time and location information.

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