Best Performance - zBoost YX545 SOHO User Manual

zBOOST® YX545 SOHO USER GUIDE
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 BEST PERFORMANCE: Attic/Outdoor placement
The following instructions are recommended for the best
reception:
1. Using your cell phone as a signal meter, confi rm
that either your attic or your roof will deliver
optimal signal strength to the Signal Antenna.
Identify the best location for attachment of the
mounting bracket – such as an attic cross or main
beam. Th e coverage your zBoost® provides is largely
determined by the quality of signal received by the
Signal Antenna.
2. Secure the mounting bracket at the highest possible
point and at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from metal
objects such as pipes, metal siding, A/C unit etc).
3. Position the mounting bracket such that the Signal
Antenna will be vertical and attach the Signal Antenna.
See page 4 for more information.
4. Connect the supplied coaxial cable to the base of the Signal Antenna. Run the coaxial cable along
a descending pipe or through a wall that that leads closest to the location of the Base Unit. Use
the provided 50 feet of RG-59(mini) coaxial cable to connect the Signal Antenna and the Base
Unit. Should you need additional cable length, 15 foot extensions (Part #: YX30-15w) are available at
www.Wi-Ex.com. Please note: Cable longer than 75 feet is not recommended.
NOTE: Refrain from securing cable or drilling holes until the system has been tested.
5. From the other end, connect the coax cable it to the Base Unit. Assemble the Base Unit Antenna.
Connect the Base Unit Antenna to the Base Unit and place it where you need signal. Place the
zBoost® Base Unit where you want to create a Cell Zone. For the widest possible signal area, it is
recommended that you position the Base Unit near the middle of a room or mount it on an interior
wall. Th is Base Unit uses an omni-directional antenna that delivers signal in a circular pattern around the
antenna.
6. Connect the zBoost® Base Unit to the provided power supply and plug into a power outlet. When your
zBoost® system is in place and fully connected, walk throughout your home or offi ce and verify that you
are able to reliably place calls. If the signal strength has improved, your zBoost® is working. Remember,
coverage varies based on outdoor signal level, building construction, and antenna placement. Coverage in
adjoining rooms (next to, above, or below) will be reduced by walls and ceiling/fl oors.

Best Performance

Place Signal Antenna
on roof or in attic
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zBOOST® YX545 SOHO USER GUIDE
NOTE: Th e zBoost® YX545 SOHO requires at least 15 feet of vertical separation between the Base Unit
and the Signal Antenna. Generally, increasing this distance (up to 40 feet) will increase the performance and
decreasing the distance will limit zBoost® performance. (If 15 feet of separation is not possible, you may try our
new METRO model, which was designed for lofts and urban dwellings and requires no vertical separation.) Keep
the Base Unit off the fl oor and at least 2 feet away from other cords, metal objects or other wireless devices such
as wireless routers or wireless access points. Th e zBoost® SOHO performs best when there are no obstructions
between the zBoost® Base Unit and your mobile device.
Upon initial power up, a solid GREEN light should appear indicating normal conditions. If a RED light
appears, adjustments may be needed to optimize performance. If you fi nd the increased signal coverage is
acceptable, however, no additional adjustments are needed. See Light Indicator section (Page 12) for more
information.
Cell Tower
Pole Bracket
Saddle
U-Bolt
Figure A
Signal Antenna
Base Unit Antenna
Coaxial Cable
Power Supply
zBoost Base Unit
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