Confi Rm That Your Zboost Is Working Properly; Improving Your Coverage Area - zBoost Trio Xtreme Reach ZB585X Manual

zBoost TRIO Xtreme REACH ZB585X Manual
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Note: A 1 dBm increase is 25% gain in signal strength.
If you do not know which direction the best signal is coming from, once the unit is installed, rotate
the External Antenna in 90 degree increments while measuring the results inside the desired
coverage area.
1. Place the cell phone(s) on a non-metal surface about 6-8 feet from the Base Unit.
2. Turn the signal booster on and wait 30 seconds. Note the number of signal bars displayed
on your cell phone. For best results, you want to place your phone where the phone's signal
meter displays in the middle of the signal meter range or less so that it can indicate as you
rotate the External Antenna to the optimum direction. If it is reading too high, move the phone
farther from the Indoor Antenna.
3. Record the number of signal bars or dBm________(A) on your cell phone. You can use our
YX699 RF Signal Meter or an application on a smart phone to get the dBm. Leave the phone
in exactly the same place and pointing in the same direction for the following steps. Note the
direction External Antenna starting position ________________.
4. Rotate the External Antenna 90 degrees and then record the phone signal bars ______(B).
5. Continue to rotate the antenna another 90 degrees in the same direction and record the phone
signal bars _________(C).
6. Again, rotate the antenna another 90 degrees in the same direction and again record the
phone signal bars _________(D).
Cell Tower Cell Tower
Cell phone signal bars are approximate and vary from
phone to phone. The number of bars can fl uctuate
widely, depending on the location of the phone, the
position or angle of the phone, weather, etc. Most cell
phone signal meters update every 6 to 10 seconds. An
increase of only one bar typically indicates a 4x to 10x
signal increase.
External Antenna
Coaxial Cable Coaxial Cable
Indoor Antenna
Power Supply
zBoost Base Unit
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7. If you desire to optimize further, then look for the two highest signal bar readings above and
move the antenna between these two points to fi nd the highest signal bars reading.
8. Look for the highest reading above. Set the antenna to that position and tighten the antenna to
the mast of your choosing. We suggest PVC pipe that is at least 1.5" or J-Pole (part # YX014,
not included).
Confi rm That Your zBoost is Working Properly
When your zBoost system is in place and fully connected, walk throughout your home and verify
that you have fast, reliable data speeds. If the signal strength has improved, your zBoost is working.
Remember, coverage varies based on outdoor signal level, house construction, and antenna
placement. Coverage in adjoining rooms will be reduced by walls and building materials.

Improving Your Coverage Area

Should you desire to improve coverage, you may:
• Relocate the External Antenna in order to capture a better signal –higher is usually better.
• Increase the distance between the Indoor Antenna and the External Antenna.
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. The zBoost TRIO Xtreme
REACH performs best when there are no obstructions between the zBoost Base Unit and your
mobile device.
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