User's Manual

zBOOST
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SOHO YX550 4G AWS/VLTE USER GUIDE
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zBOOST
®
SOHO YX550 4G AWS/VLTE 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 offi ce. Please see our website for complete selection.
To order, call 1-800-871-1612 or visit, www.Wi-Ex.com
Part # Description
CANT-041
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
YX030-08W 8” fl 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 ............................................................................................................................ii
Package Contents: zBoost SOHO YX550 4G AWS/VLTE ........................................................... 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
Determine the Needed Coverage Area ........................................................................................ 4
Determine the Location of Signal Antenna and Base Unit Antenna .............................................. 4
Antenna Bracket Assembly ......................................................................................................... 4
Additional Cable Requirements ................................................................................................... 5
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
Easiest ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Better Performance
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Best Performance ....................................................................................................................... 8
Positioning the Base Unit .......................................................................................................... 10
Confi rm That Your zBoost is Working Properly .......................................................................... 10
Improving Your Coverage Area ....................................................................................................11
zBoost Base Unit Light Indicators .............................................................................................. 12
Technical Specifi cations ............................................................................................................. 13
Frequently Asked Questions ...................................................................................................... 14
Warranty Information .................................................................................................................. 15