Cel-Fi GO – LED Indicators Explained
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As Cel-Fi GO is only able to boost one frequency band at a time, a way of indicating and switching between frequency bands was developed by using a button. The button enables the selection of 3G, 4G/4GX or AUTO (band with strongest signal). An LED indicator displays which band GO is currently boosting.
Once Cel-Fi GO is powered up the LED status indicator will flash a variety of colours to indicate it is going through a boot up procedure.
3G
When 3G is selected the button LED will be yellow and the status indicator will flash yellow when the GO is searching for the 3G network. Once it finds the 3G network a solid yellow indicator will be displayed. GO is now connected to 3G 850.
4G
When 4G/4GX is selected the button LED will be green and the status indicator will flash green when the GO is searching for the 4G network. Once it finds the 4G network a solid green indicator will be displayed. GO is now connected to either 4G 700 or 4G 1800, with the strongest frequency being selected. Locking the unit into either 700 or 1800 can be done using the WAVE App.
AUTO
When AUTO is selected the button LED will be blue and the status indicator will flash yellow and green when the GO is searching for the network. Once it finds 3G a solid yellow indicator will be displayed, if 4G is being boosted a solid green LED will be displayed.
ERRORS
If an operation error occurs the status indicator will flash red. This could due to the GO:
- Not receiving a signal from the network
- Unit disabled by Telstra
- Input signal is too strong
- Registration is required by user
- Antennas are too close together
The WAVE App will indicate which error is occurring.
If a hardware error occurs the status indicator will flash red. This could due to the GO:
- Overheating
- Fault with hardware
The WAVE App will indicate which error is occurring.
In the next article we will talk about the WAVE app. This app will perform all of the above functions and more.
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Hi I have just installed my cell fi go unit and using the app it is not boosting but I have strong signal strength according to the app but I may only have 2 bars of signal. Will it start boosting when the signal get really low?
Hi Luke – You can access support which will provide you with more information on troubleshooting here: https://www.powertec.com.au/helpdesk/. If you have the Cel-Fi Go Mobile then there is a boosting threshold, so it will only boost when the signal gets below around 3 bars. This is measured at the external antenna and can be seen in the WAVE app. The Wave app will show a ‘0 – not boosting’ when the signal is sufficient to use without boosting. Let us know if you need any additional help. Thanks.
What signal strength do i need to receive with donor antenna 3g to be able to connect and boost?
The minimum signal required by the GO or any other Cel-Fi model is:
3G – 104dB
4G – 120dB
We are often out of range and was looking to improve our coverage while on the road.
We also have a number of clients in areas that need repeaters to expend coverage on there sites. Looking forward to pricing and availability of items you have available.
Hi Brian – If you were not advised, the product is now released with plenty available. You can find more information on this website plus pricing and package options on the http://www.powertec.com.au website. Any questions, you are welcome to call Powertec direct on 07 5577 0500.
What signal strength do i need to recieve with donor antenna 3g to be able to connect and boost?
Hi Donald, with regards to boosting thresh hold for Cel-Fi GO Mobile it only boosts when signal is worse than -80dB (3G) or -95dB (4G). There is no thresh hold for Cel-Fi GO Stationary. Have a read of the blog here to see more of the differences between the 2 models. http://blog.cel-fi.com.au/the-cel-fi-go-booster-models/ Please contact us for dealers in your local area by sending us an email with your postcode to sales@powertec.com.au.
I note your LED indicators explained page you talk about Antannae being too close. On my boat I have mobile (which I will remove if I fit your Cel-fi system) but I also have vhf and radar antennae will there be an interference problem?
The antennas we are talking about, are the GO’s outdoor and indoor antennas. These need to be isolated from each other as much as possible. Try to keep the GO’s external antennas a few metres away from other antennas on the boat. We recommend as least one metre if possible.