User guide

zBoost
®
SOHO Xtreme YX545x User Guide
8
zBoost
®
SOHO Xtreme YX545x User Guide
9
Positioning the Base Unit and Panel Antenna
The Base Unit can be easily mounted on a wall by rst removing the orange bracket from the Base
Unit and using the provided mounting hardware to afx to wall. Connect the Indoor Panel Antenna
to the Base Unit using the provided 10’ RG-8 coax.
The Panel Antenna should be mounted on a wall facing the direction where increased coverage is
desired. Note that signal is broadcasted in a 70° beam width from the front of the Panel Antenna.
Keep the Panel Antenna off 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 Xtreme performs
best when there are no obstructions between the Panel Antenna and your mobile device.
The zBoost SOHO Xtreme requires at least 15 feet of vertical separation between the Panel and
Signal Antennas. Generally, increasing this distance (up to 40 feet) will increase the performance
and decreasing the distance will limit zBoost performance.
Conrm That Your zBoost is Working Properly
Perform the following steps to conrm that the unit is now working properly:
1. Unplug the Base Unit power cord.
2. Turn on your cell phone and check the signal meter.
3. Plug the power cord into the Base Unit.
4. Hold your cell phone about 5 feet from the Base Unit and then turn it on. Wait up to 1 minute
for the cell phone to register the signal coming from the Base Unit.
If the signal meter shows improvement, your zBoost unit is working properly.
Note
Cell phone signal bars are approximate and vary from
phone to phone. The number of bars can 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.
THE BEST INDICATOR OF PRODUCT
PERFORMANCE IS THE ABILITY TO RELIABLY
PLACE AND RECEIVE CALLS WHERE YOU COULD
NOT BEFORE.
Improving Your Coverage Area
When your zBoost system is in place and fully connected, you should walk throughout the room
and see that you are able to reliably place calls.
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 due to walls or
ceiling/oors.
Should you desire to improve coverage, you may:
• Relocate the Signal Antenna in order to capture a better signal – higher is usually better and
outside is better than inside.
• Increase the distance between the Panel Antenna and the Signal Antenna.
• Purchase an upgrade antenna available at www.Wi-Ex.com
NOTE: The zBoost Xtreme YX545x requires at least 15 feet of vertical separation between the
Panel Antenna and the Signal Antenna. Generally, increasing this distance (up to 40 feet) will
increase the performance and decreasing the distance will limit zBoost performance.
Keep the Base Unit off the 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 Xtreme performs
best when there are no obstructions between the zBoost Panel Antenna and your mobile device.