Wi-Ex SOHO YX545 Overview

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
zBoost Base Unit
Coax Cable
RG-59(mini), 50 ft
Base Unit Antenna
Signal Antenna
Power Supply
(comes in 2 pieces)
Mounting Hardware
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SETTING UP YOUR zBOOST
Designed for consumers, zBoost cell phone signal boosters extend a Cell Zone
multiple users and ALL devices operating on 800 and 1900 MHz frequency bands
except those using Nextel/iDEN, 4G or 2100MHz. zBoost boosts signal up to 2500
square feet, making it perfect for your home or office.
Boost voice and data transmission and increase call clarity in 4 easy steps:
FIRST: Mount the Signal Antenna. Choose a location for the Signal Antenna
using your cell phone to determine the area of strongest signal. The coverage
your zBoost provides is largely determined by the quality of signal received by the
Signal Antenna.
Choose one of the following options for placement of the Signal Antenna keeping
in mind that if your best signal is one bar, your coverage will be limited to one
small room.
Easiest Set-up Better Performance
Place Signal Antenna Place Signal Antenna
inside, by a window outside of window*
To maximize signal coverage, place the Signal Antenna where you find the strongest
signal (up high or outside) and at least 2 feet away from any metal.
*Note: An 8 inch window entry cable may be needed for this option.
It is available for purchase at www.Wi-Ex.com (Part #: YX030-08W)
SET-UP OVERVIEW
Download the YX545 SOHO User Guide at www.Wi-Ex.com
SECOND: Place the zBoost Base Unit where you want to create a Cell Zone
Connect the Base Unit Antenna to the Base Unit and place it where you need signal.
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. This Base Unit uses an
User Guide available
omni-directional antenna that delivers signal in a circular pattern around the
at www.Wi-Ex.com
antenna.
The zBoost SOHO requires at least 15 feet of vertical separation between the Base
SETUP OVERVIEW
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.)
Setup Overview
Keep the Base Unit off the floor and at least 2 feet away from other cords, metal
objects or other wireless devices such as wireless routers or wireless access points.
Signal Antenna The zBoost SOHO performs best when there are no obstructions between the
zBoost Base Unit and your mobile device.
THIRD: Run the provided coaxial cable between the Base Unit and Signal
SIGNAL BOOSTER
Antenna. 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
TM for
extensions (Part #: YX30-15w) are available at www.Wi-Ex.com. Please note: Cable
longer than 75 feet is not recommended.
FOURTH: Connect the zBoost Base Unit to the provided power supply and
plug into a power outlet. When your zBoost
connected, walk throughout your home or office 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/floors.
Upon initial power up, a solid GREEN LED should appear indicating normal
conditions. If a RED light appears, adjustments may be needed to optimize
Best Performance
Place Signal Antenna
on roof or in attic
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Signal Antenna
Coaxial Cable
Base Unit Antenna
Power Supply
zBoost Base Unit
SOHO YX545
performance. If you find the increased signal coverage is acceptable, however, no
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additional adjustments are needed. See LED Indicator section for more information.
Should you desire to improve coverage, you may:
• Relocate the Signal Antenna in order to capture a better signal –
higher is usually better.
• Increase the distance between the Base Unit Antenna and the Signal Antenna.
• Purchase an upgrade antenna available at www.Wi-Ex.com
BASE UNIT LED INDICATORS
At Initial Power Up Only
Normal condition at power up.
Solid GREEN
zBoost is working, but at reduced performance
Slowly Alternating
and coverage due to "non-ideal" setup. Increase
RED and GREEN
the distance between antenna and amplifier to
achieve maximum performance and coverage.
Indicates insufficient distance between the antenna
Fast Flashing RED
and the amplifier. The amplifier is operating at
significantly reduced coverage.
System is receiving signals from either the mobile
Solid RED
device or the base station transceiver which are too
strong for proper operation.
Fast Alternating The amplifier is disabled.
RED and GREEN
followed by no light
After Initial Power Up
Normal condition
Solid GREEN
Solid RED System is receiving signals from either the mobile
device or the base station transceiver which are
too strong for proper operation. Unplug your system
and re-orient the Signal Antenna and/or Base Unit
to reduce excessive signal. If LED remains RED
after reconnecting power, contact customer support
at 1-800-871-1612.
sales@repeaterstore.com
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