The brand new Wilson 801285 AG Pro 75 Installer Edition is here, featuring a massive 75 dB gain, as well as extra gain control settings for precise tuning on each of the bands. The 801285 is an installer edition, meaning the extra gain controls can help to minimize feedback and maximize coverage area. The cellular amplifier has 4 gain control dials, which allow the consumer to control uplink and downlink on both the 850 MHz and 1900 MHz bands. This sort of precision has never been documented before, and Wilson Electronics is making history by doing so.

With an astounding dB gain of 75, the 801285 is the most powerful amplifier here at RepeaterStore.  When combined with antennae and cables, the Wilson 801285 will cover up to 30,000 sq ft of wireless coverage.  The 801285 is dual band, meaning it’ll provide coverage and amplification of all US networks’ 3G data and voice services (excluding Nextel).

 Product Page: Wilson 801285 AG Pro 75 Installer Edition

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Wilson Electronics has just released a new cellular adjustable gain in-line amplifier, for use in larger systems or even as a direct connect amplifier. As a direct connect amplifier, you’d connect it directly to your cell phone or laptop data card via an adapter cable. We have adapter cables for most phone models – to check which one you need see our adapter cables page and check your phone/data card manufacturer. For in-line use, you have the freedom of placing it wherever you’ll want a strong signal boost – after long runs of cable, and/or splitters that reduce signal.

By using the Wilson 806215 as a direct connect or in-line amplifier, you can greatly increase your signal with a dB gain of 3 to 17. This amplifier is dual band, as well as having an adjustable gain meaning it’s compatible with all US networks both voice and data (except Nextel) and has two dials for each of the bands for precise tuning. The 806215 kit contents include the amplifier itself, a 12V DC power adapter (car charger), and the instructional manual. With the amount of dB gain from this cell phone booster, it makes it the ideal candidate for an in-line amplifier or direct connect booster.

Product Page: Wilson 806215 Adjustable Gain Amplifier

As the title implies, a recent security flaw in AT&T’s 3G MicroCell units has been discovered. However, most AT&T customers shouldn’t be concerned. A MicroCell is a femtocell, a device that’s designed to create a small area of 3G coverage using your wired internet connection, which means you’d only need it if your home or office area doesn’t get great signal. It appears Cisco (who manufactures and makes the device) has done a subpar job in securing the piece of equipment, given fail0verflow’s claims. Hacker group fail0verflow is widely known for their debut of the PlayStation 3’s private key, allowing unaccountable programs to be run.

As for the exploit, it appears users can connect to the WAN port and execute Linux commands with root access without any sort of authentication required. If you use the MicroCell behind a firewalled router, it wouldn’t be a big as an issue as you’d think, mainly because malicious hackers won’t have an easy way to connect to the MicroCell remotely.  If you use the device directly connected to your modem, it might be something you’d want to keep in the back of your mind. The hacker group hasn’t yet unveiled what they’re able to do with the ability to gain root access, but AT&T and Cisco should definitely be looking to get it fixed as quickly as possible.

Here at RepeaterStore we’ve just launched a new Live Chat feature on our website, allowing visitors to chat with us and have their questions answered in real time.  Users can send inquiries directly to our operators and have their questions answered instantly, all the while browsing the information they need directly on our website.  Our operators can also see exactly what page you’re viewing, to better understand and help you find what you’re looking for.

We’ve also got a number of trained representatives to help suit your needs, ranging from amplifier/repeater application suggestions to large building quotes. With this system, we’ll be able to help you faster than ever before.

Talking to us is extremely easy! To do so, simply click on the blue ‘Chat with us!’ box located at the bottom right of the website and type in your message. Voluntarily, you can enter your name and an e-mail to help us better serve you. If an operator is unavailable at any time, your messages will be sent to us via e-mail and we’ll be able to email back to you with an answer – so there’s no missed questions!

Recently our good friends over at OpenSignalMaps launched a new version of their website at the MWC2012 (Mobile World Congress) in Barcelona, Spain showcasing a new feature called NetworkRank. Simply put, NetworkRank is a tool that enables consumers to see which network is providing the best service in their area, giving them the opportunity to make smarter decisions when purchasing a new mobile contract.

NetworkRank brings transparency to the opaque world of network coverage, where consumers historically have only been able to make decisions based on limited amounts of data.  Consumers can now use the NetworkRank product on OpenSignalMaps.com to browse to their area and see a rank of which networks are performing the best in their area. It’s based on a sophisticated algorithm that leverages OpenSignalMaps’ large crowd-sourced data set of network performance information.  The algorithm compares network service across several key indicators such as signal coverage, data speeds, responsiveness and reliability. Consumers can also use the website to see if 4G service is available yet in their area.

For those readers who don’t know who the guys at OpenSignalMaps are, they’re the largest independent evaluator of mobile network performance, with data from over 200 countries.  The data is based on user submitted contributions from over one and a half million downloads of the OpenSignalMaps Android application. The Android application is a dashboard for your signal that helps you find better cell signal nearby, run speed tests, and find open wi-fi hotspots. An application for Apple’s iOS is also in development. OpenSignalMaps, founded in 2010 by four University of Oxford Physics graduates, helps consumers compare cellular networks by building independent coverage maps based on data crowd-sourced from mobile phones. The company has offices in San Francisco, as well as London.

If the information above has sparked an interest and you’d like to check out where the strongest signal strength in your area is, or see where the nearest cell phone tower for your carrier lies, head over to OpenSignalMaps.com!