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zBoost
TRIO Xtreme REACH ZB585X Manual
®
Setting Up Your zBoost Signal Booster
FIRST: Mount the External Antenna
Choosing the best location for the External Antenna provides the best performance and the largest
area of improved signal. Choose a location for the External Antenna using your cell phone to
determine the area of strongest signal - typically found outside, above the roofl ine or in an attic.
Keep in mind that if your best signal is one bar, your coverage will be limited to one small room.
Maximum performance will be achieved when the antenna is aimed at the strongest signal from
your wireless provider. If you know the direction of your provider's tower, simply point the antenna
in that direction. If you are unsure of the location of the nearest tower, loosely secure the antenna
to the mounting surface or mast (not provided) to allow adjustment or rotation around mast. Before
securing antenna hardware, take care in fi nding the optimum angle at which to aim the antenna –
See Antenna Aiming section on page 7 for further instruction.
Once you have determined the optimum location and
angle, connect the L-bracket to the antenna and secure the
antenna bracket to a mast (not provided) or a fl at surface
using the provided antenna hardware (see bracket assembly
illustration). Ensure that the antenna remains at least 3 feet
above any metal objects (such as pipes, metal siding, A/C
unit etc.) and parallel to the ground with the two holes on the
side of the antenna facing down.
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To mount antenna to a pole: Attach bracket end
of antenna to pole bracket as pictured. Use U-Bolt to
secure bracket to pole and fasten.
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To mount antenna to a fl at surface: Attach bracket
end of antenna desired surface. Secure bracket using
provided screws. The of the U-Bolt is not necessary for
this option.
Note
Avoid placing the External Antenna near metal such as
wiring, A/C ducts, metal siding, truss plates, etc.
When connecting the cable to the antenna, run the
cable straight down from the antenna. Avoid draping
the coax near the antenna.
SECOND: Position the Base Unit and Indoor Antenna
Connect the Indoor Antenna to the Base Unit. Place the Base Unit and the Indoor Antenna where
increased coverage is desired. Keep it 4 - 5 feet from the fl oor and at least 3 feet away from other
cords, metal objects or other wireless devices such as wireless routers or wireless access points.
The zBoost TRIO Xtreme REACH performs best when there are no obstructions between the
Indoor Antenna and your mobile device.
Wall Mounting the Base Unit (Optional)
The Base Unit should be a minimum distance of 4-5 feet off from the fl oor so there is clearance for
the Indoor Antenna extension.
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1.
Remove the mounting bracket from
the Base Unit by slightly spreading
the tabs on the mounting bracket.
2.
Fasten the mounting bracket to the
wall using the self-tapping wall/ceiling
anchors.
3.
Snap the Base Unit into the mounting
bracket.
Remember, the zBoost TRIO Xtreme
REACH requires at least 15 feet of vertical
separation between the Indoor Antenna
and the outdoor External Antenna.
Generally, increasing this distance (up to
40 feet) will increase the performance and
decreasing the distance will limit zBoost
performance.
THIRD: Run the Coaxial Cable between the External Antenna and Base Unit
Connect one end of the provided 50 feet of RG-6 coax cable to the External Antenna then run the
cable to the location in the home where you have installed the Base Unit.
Should you need additional cable length, 15 foot extensions (Part #: YX030-15W) are available
at www.zBoost.com. The total cable length should not exceed 65 feet unless you also purchase
an upgraded External Antenna or replace your existing cable with our 100 foot RG-11 coax cable
(Part# YX031-100W). A longer cable is helpful only if it allows you to place the External Antennas in
a location where you measure stronger signal.
It is highly recommended that you refrain from securing your cable, drilling any holes, etc. until you
complete and test the installation of the system.
Caution: Before drilling any holes into a wall to run your cable, make sure you know where existing
electrical wiring is located. Drilling into live electrical wiring could cause an electrical shock and
sever the wire.
FOURTH: Connect the zBoost Base Unit to Power
Connect the zBoost Base Unit to the provided power supply and plug into a power outlet.
Upon initial power up, the LED will cycle RED, GREEN and ORANGE for 30 seconds. After 30
seconds, a series of GREEN fl ashes will indicate the quality of your setup. Following this, a solid
GREEN light indicates normal conditions. If it is not solid GREEN, follow the instructions in the
Base Unit LED Indicators section. Adjustments may be needed to optimize performance. If you fi nd
the increased signal coverage is acceptable, however, no additional adjustments are needed. See
"zBoost Base Unit Light Indicators" on page 10) for more information.
FIFTH: Antenna Aiming
To get the maximum benefi t, you will want to take special care to make sure you point the antenna
in the direction of the best signal for your wireless service provider. You may wish to use a YX699
RF signal meter to help during this process or try our zBoost Signal Finder Android App. The
majority of the time a cell tower will hold more than 1 frequency band and/or service provider.
To aim the antenna for maximum signal, you will need a phone operating on the same wireless
network(s) in use at the install location.
Base Unit Antenna
zBoost Base Unit
Coaxial Cable
Power Supply
zBoost Base Unit Assembly
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Base Unit Bracket
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