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Page 1: User Guide
YX520 International User Guide 30-day money back guarantee and 2-year manufacturer warranty Register your zBoost product at www.Wi-Ex.com DMAN-0023-Rev A... -
Page 2: About Zboost® From Wi-Ex
ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE About zBoost® from Wi-Ex® Wi-Ex is the leader in mobile phone signal boosters. zBoost® enhances the performance of your mobile phone, PDA and wireless data card. Compatibility – zBoost YX520-i is compatible with 900MHz and 1800MHz phones regardless of technology. -
Page 3: Read First Before Setting Up Your Zboost
Before unpacking the contents, verify that your mobile phone operates on the frequency band supported by this product. zBoost® YX520i will enhance your in-building coverage for local provider networks operating at 900MHz and 1800MHz frequencies. Caution: Before beginning installation, you must have enough space to provide 5 meters of vertical separation between the Signal Aerial and Base Unit. - Page 4 P a g e ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE zBoost® Base Unit Signal Light Indicator Upon initial power-up of your zBoost®, the base unit light indicator should be solid green. This signifies a normal condition at power up. Solid GREEN...
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Page 5: Package Contents: Zboost® Yx520I
P a g e ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE Package Contents: zBoost® YX520-i Before you begin, make sure all of the following parts came with your zBoost® YX520-i: Literature Contents: ① Set-Up Tips (single sheet) ② Set-Up Overview (poster) ③... -
Page 6: Optional Zboost® Accessories
P a g e ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE Optional zBoost® Accessories The following accessories are available to improve signal reception and provide increased coverage in your home or office. Please see our website for more options. To order, call 001-800-871-1612 or visit, www.Wi-Ex.com... -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Trademarks ............................i Safety and Product Warranty Information ..................i Limited Liability ........................... i Read First Before Setting Up Your zBoost® ..................ii zBoost® Base Unit Light Indicators ....................iii Package Contents: zBoost® YX520i ....................iv Optional zBoost® Accessories ......................v Table of Content .......................... -
Page 8: Overview
ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE Overview Thank you for choosing zBoost®. You will now be able to use your mobile phone INSIDE your home or office. Gone are the days when you had to go to the window upstairs or walk outside to use your mobile phone. -
Page 9: Preparing To Set Up Your Zboost® Product
Check for Signal Strength Before placing a zBoost® in your home, make sure that you can place calls on the outside of your home, in the attic, at roof level or wherever you plan to place the Signal Aerial. zBoost®... -
Page 10: Determine The Needed Coverage Area
Determine Coverage Area Needed Identify the location in your home/office where you need signal coverage the most. The zBoost® YX520i can cover approximately 250 square meters (coverage varies based on outdoor signal level, building construction, and placement of aerials). Walls, ceilings or floors will reduce the coverage area. -
Page 11: Additional Cable Requirements
Please consult a professional installer or electrician for more information. Additional instructions and hardware are also available in the zBoost® Outdoor Grounding Kit (page v). Securing Cable with a Drip Loop... -
Page 12: Setting Up Your Zboost® Signal Booster
A/C ducts, metal siding, truss plates, etc. When connecting the cable to the aerial, run the cable straight down from the aerial. Avoid draping the coax near the aerial. Choose 1 of the following 3 options for setting up your zBoost® system: ➊... -
Page 13: Better Performance
P a g e ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE ➋ BETTER PERFORMANCE: Outside of a window 1. Locate a window where you get signal. 2. Mount the Signal Aerial outside of the window. 3. Place the Base Unit in desired location – where you want to create a Cell Zone™... -
Page 14: Best Performance
P a g e ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE ➌ BEST PERFORMANCE: Attic/Outdoor placement The following instructions are recommended for the best reception: Best Performance Place the Signal Aerial in attic or on roof 1. Using your mobile phone as a signal meter, confirm that either your attic or your roof will deliver optimal signal strength to the Signal Aerial. - Page 15 P a g e ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE FIGURE 7: Placing the Signal Aerial on the Roof (pictured) or in the Attic More on Routing the Coaxial Cable Along side an Attic Pipe Locate a pipe that descends from the attic down to the desired location of the Base Unit. Tie a weight to a pull string and lower the weight down alongside the pipe.
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Page 16: Positioning The Base Unit
ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE Positioning the Base Unit For the widest possible signal area, it is recommended that you position the zBoost® YX520i Base Unit near the middle of a room or mount it on an interior wall. This Base Unit uses an omni-directional aerial that delivers signal in a circular pattern around the aerial. -
Page 17: Improving Your Coverage Area
Figure 8: Wall Mounting the Base Unit Improving Your Coverage Area When your zBoost® system is in place and fully connected, you should walk throughout the room and see that you are able to reliably place calls. Remember, coverage varies based on outdoor signal level, building construction, and aerial placement. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting Your Zboost® System
P a g e ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE Troubleshooting Your zBoost® System Upon initial power-up of your zBoost®, the base unit light indicator should be solid green. This signifies a normal condition at power up. zBoost® Base Unit Light Indicators... -
Page 19: Yx520I Technical Specifications
P a g e ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE YX520i Technical Specifications Frequency 890-960 MHz 1710 -1880 MHz Networks: GSM, GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA Total Signal Gain: 50 dB (Adaptive) GSM900 50 dB (Adaptive) DCS Signal Aerial Gain: 0dBi Dipole; F-Type Connector Base Unit Aerial Gain: 0dBi whip;... -
Page 20: Frequently Asked Questions
The degree of improvement will depend upon many factors. The intent of zBoost® products are to bring outside coverage inside. If you want an even stronger signal, consider a more powerful signal aerial or an internal directional aerial, available for purchase at www.wi-ex.com. - Page 21 Is a cellular phone signal booster the same as a wireless router; will it help my WiFi signal? zBoost® will not help your WiFi service. This unit is designed to work with mobile phones and devices. The WiFi in your home or office operates on a different frequency.
- Page 22 P a g e ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE zBoost® Warranty Information Limited 2 Year Warranty Register your product at www.Wi-Ex .com Wi-Ex® warrants every Wi-Ex® product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for the warranty period of two years from the time of purchase.
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Page 23: Zboost® Warranty Information
P a g e ZBOOST® YX520 (INTERNATIONAL) USER GUIDE Make sure you keep… Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of purchase. Attach it to this User Guide and keep both nearby. Also, keep the original box and packing material in case you need to return your product.
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