User's Manual

zBOOST
®
YX545 SOHO USER GUIDE
8
zBOOST
®
YX545 SOHO USER GUIDE
9
 BEST PERFORMANCE: Attic/Outdoor placement
The following instructions are recommended for the
best reception:
1. Using your cell phone as a signal meter,
conrm that either your attic or your roof
will deliver optimal signal strength to the
Signal Antenna. Identify the best location for
attachment of the mounting bracket – such
as an attic cross or main beam. The coverage
your zBoost provides is largely determined
by the quality of signal received by the Signal
Antenna.
2. Secure the mounting bracket at the highest
possible point and at least 3 feet (1 meter)
away from metal objects such as pipes, metal
siding, A/C unit etc).
3. Position the mounting bracket such that the Signal
Antenna will be vertical and attach the Signal Antenna. See page 4 for more information.
4. Connect the supplied coaxial cable to the base of the Signal Antenna. Run the coaxial cable
along a descending pipe or through a wall that leads closest to the location of the Base
Unit. Use the provided 50 feet of RG-59(mini) coaxial cable to connect the Signal Antenna
and the Base Unit. Should you need additional cable length, 15 foot extensions (Part #:
YX30-15w) are available at www.Wi-Ex.com. Please note: Cable longer than 75 feet is not
recommended.
NOTE: Refrain from securing cable or drilling holes until the system has been tested.
5. From the other end, connect the coax cable it to the Base Unit. Assemble the Base Unit
Antenna. Connect the Base Unit Antenna to the Base Unit and place it where you need
signal. Place the zBoost Base Unit where you want to create a Cell Zone. For the widest
possible signal area, it is recommended that you position the Base Unit near the middle of
a room or mount it on an interior wall. This Base Unit uses an omni-directional antenna that
delivers signal in a circular pattern around the antenna.
6. Connect the zBoost Base Unit to the provided power supply and plug into a power outlet.
When your zBoost system is in place and fully connected, walk throughout your home or
ofce and verify that you are able to reliably place calls. If the signal strength has improved,
your zBoost is working. 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 by walls and ceiling/oors.
Best Performance
Place Signal Antenna on roof
or in attic
NOTE: The zBoost YX545 SOHO requires at least 15 feet of vertical separation between the Base
Unit and the Signal Antenna. Generally, increasing this distance (up to 40 feet) will increase the
performance and decreasing the distance will limit zBoost performance. (If 15 feet of separation is
not possible, you may try our new METRO model, which was designed for lofts and urban dwellings
and requires no vertical separation.) Keep the Base Unit off the 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 SOHO performs best when there are no obstructions between the zBoost®
Base Unit and your mobile device.
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.
zBoost Base Unit
Power Supply
Base Unit Antenna
Coaxial Cable
Signal Antenna
Cell Tower
15 ft
separation
Pole Bracket
Saddle
U-Bolt
Figure A