User's Manual

zBOOST
®
SOHO YX550 4G AWS/VLTE USER GUIDE
6
zBOOST
®
SOHO YX550 4G AWS/VLTE USER GUIDE
7
Placement of the Signal Antenna
Choosing the best location for the Signal Antenna provides the best performance and the largest
area of improved signal. Determine the location that provides the strongest signal (generally found
on the roof or in an attic) using the signal strength indicator on your cell phone. Find the location
that provides the most bars of signal strength and place the Signal Antenna at or near that location.
Important: Assemble the Signal Antenna mounting bracket as shown on page 4.
Keep the Signal Antenna at least 2 feet above any metal such as wiring, A/C ducts, metal siding,
truss plates, etc. When connecting the cable to the antenna, run the cable straight down from the
antenna. Avoid draping the coax near the antenna.
Choose 1 of the following 3 options for placement your zBoost Signal Antenna:
①
① EASIEST: Inside, by a window
Locate a window where you get service.
1. Mount the Signal Antenna above the window. (Note: The
coverage your zBoost provides is largely determined by
the quality of signal received by the Signal Antenna so if
the signal there is 1 bar, your coverage area will be one
small room.)
2. Assemble the Base Unit and Base Unit Antenna and
position the antenna vertically. Place the Base Unit
in desired location – where you want to create a Cell
Zone™ Keep the Base Unit off the fl 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.
3. Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the base of the Signal Antenna, run the coax to the
location of the Base Unit and connect the remaining end of the coax to the Base Unit.
4. Connect the Power Supply to the Base Unit and plug into a power outlet.
NOTE: The zBoost SOHO YX550 4G AWS/VLTE 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.
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 fi nd the increased signal
coverage is acceptable, however, no additional adjustments are needed. See Base Unit Light
Indicator section page 12 for more information.
Setting Up Your zBoost Signal Booster
②
BETTER PERFORMANCE: Outside of a window
Locate a window where you get signal.
1. Mount the Signal Antenna outside of the window. The
coverage your zBoost provides is largely determined by
the quality of signal received by the Signal Antenna.
2. Assemble the Base Unit and Base Unit Antenna and
position the antenna vertically. Place the Base Unit
in desired location – where you want to create a Cell
Zone™ Keep the Base Unit off the fl 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.
3. Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the Signal
Antenna and run the cable from the Signal Antenna
through the window *(an optional window entry kit is
available: see page iv) and to the location of the Base
Unit. Connect the remaining end of the coax to the Base
Unit.
4. Connect the Base Unit Antenna to the Base Unit and position it vertically.
5. Connect the Power Supply to the Base Unit and plug into a power outlet.
NOTE: The zBoost SOHO YX550 4G AWS/VLTE 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.
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 fi nd the increased signal
coverage is acceptable, however, no additional adjustments are needed. See the Base Unit Light
Indicator section (page 12) for more information.
*An 8 inch window entry cable may be needed for this option. It is available for purchase at
www.Wi-Ex.com (Part #: YX030-08W).
Easiest Set-up
Place Signal Antenna
inside, by a window
Better
Performance
Place Signal Antenna
outside of window*