User guide

zBOOST
®
SOHO DATA BLAST USER GUIDE
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zBOOST
®
SOHO DATA BLAST USER GUIDE
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Optional zBoost Accessories Table of Contents
The following accessories are available to improve signal reception and provide increased coverage
in your home or ofce. Please see our website for complete selection.
To order, call 1-800-871-1612 or visit, www.Wi-Ex.com
Part # Description
Antenna Upgrade
CANT-0041 Wide Band Directional Signal Antenna, 700 - 2200 MHz (8 - 10.5 dBi)
Optional Accessories
YX012 Outside Grounding Kit
YX030-15W 15 ft. Signal Antenna coax extension, low-loss RG-6
YX030-35W 35 ft. Signal Antenna coax extension cable, low-loss RG-6
YX030-50W 50 ft. RG-6 cable
YX031-100W 100 ft. RG-11 cable
YX030-08W 8” at window entry cable
FCC Information ............................................................................................................................i
Industry Canada Regulations ........................................................................................................i
Safety and Product Warranty Information
.................................................................................... ii
Copyright Notice
..........................................................................................................................ii
Trademarks ..................................................................................................................................ii
Safety Guidelines
.........................................................................................................................ii
Limited Liability
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Package Contents: zBoost SOHO Data Blast ............................................................................. iii
Optional zBoost Accessories ...................................................................................................... iv
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................... 1
Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 2
Why Indoor Signals Can Be Weak
............................................................................................... 2
Preparing to Set Up Your zBoost Product .................................................................................... 3
Tools Needed
.............................................................................................................................. 3
Check for Signal Strength ........................................................................................................... 3
IMPORTANT: Before Installing, Note These Important Factors in Determining Performance
....... 4
Additional Cable Requirements
................................................................................................... 4
Grounding the Signal Antenna
..................................................................................................... 5
Securing Cable with a Drip Loop ................................................................................................. 5
Power Requirements
................................................................................................................... 5
Setting Up Your zBoost Signal Booster ....................................................................................... 6
Placement of the Signal Antenna
................................................................................................. 6
Antenna Bracket Assembly
......................................................................................................... 6
Positioning the Base Unit ............................................................................................................ 7
Running the Coaxial Cable from the Signal Antenna to the Base Unit.
........................................ 7
Connect the zBoost Base Unit to Power
...................................................................................... 8
Conrm That Your zBoost is Working Properly ............................................................................ 8
Improving Your Coverage Area
..................................................................................................... 9
zBoost Base Unit Light Indicators
.............................................................................................. 10
Technical Specications ..............................................................................................................11
Frequently Asked Questions
...................................................................................................... 12
Warranty Information
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