User guide

zBOOST® YX520 INTERNATIONAL USER GUIDE
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zBOOST® YX520 INTERNATIONAL USER GUIDE
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Setting Up Your zBoost® Signal Booster
Placement of the Signal Aerial
Choose a location for the Signal Aerial that provides the best performance and the largest area of improved
signal. Determine the location that provides the strongest signal using the signal strength indicator on your
mobile phone. Find the location that provides the most bars of signal strength and place the Signal Aerial
at or near that location. Avoid placing the Signal Aerial near metal such as wiring, 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:
EASIEST: Inside, by a window
Locate a window where you get service.
1. Mount the Signal Antenna above the window.  e
coverage your zBoost® provides is largely determined
by the quality of signal received by the Signal Antenna.
2. Assemble the Base Unit Antenna. Place the Base
Unit in desired location – where you want to create
a Cell Zone™ (15 feet of vertical separation between
the Base Unit and Signal Antenna is recommended).
Connect the Base Unit Antenna to the Base Unit and place it
where you need signal.
3. Attach the coaxial cable to the Signal Antenna.
4. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the Base Unit.
5. Attach the Base Unit Antenna to the Base Unit and position it vertically.
6. Connect the Power Supply to the Base Unit and plug into a power outlet.
NOTE: If a red light appears, try further separating the Signal Aerial and Base Unit or see the
Troubleshooting section (Page 12) for further information.
Upon initial power up, a solid GREEN light should appear indicating normal conditions. If a RED light
appears, adjustments may be needed to optimize performance. If you  nd the increased signal coverage is
acceptable, however, no additional adjustments are needed. See Light Indicator section (Page 12) for more
BETTER PERFORMANCE: Outside of a window
Locate a window where you get signal.
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™ (5 meters of vertical
separation between the Base Unit and Signal Aerial is
recommended).
4. Attach the coaxial cable to the Signal Aerial.
5. Run the coaxial cable from the Signal Aerial through the window
(an optional window entry kit is available: see page v) and to the
Base Unit.
6. Attach the Base Unit Aerial to the Base Unit and position it vertically.
7. Choose the appropriate power supply option for your location, connect the Power Supply to
the Base Unit and plug into a power outlet.
NOTE: If the red light starts flashing, try further separating the Signal Aerial and Base Unit,
disconnect power for 10 seconds and reconnect power or see the Troubleshooting section (Page 12) for
further information.
Upon initial power up, a solid GREEN light should appear indicating normal conditions. If a RED light
appears, adjustments may be needed to optimize performance. If you  nd the increased signal coverage is
acceptable, however, no additional adjustments are needed. See Light Indicator section (Page 12) for more
information.
Better Performance
Place Signal Antenna
outside of window*
Easiest Performance
Place the Signal Aerial
inside, by a window