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snapping the Base Unit back in place keeping the Indoor Antenna vertical. The Base Unit uses an
omni-directional Indoor Antenna that delivers signal in a circular pattern around the antenna.
The zBoost Cellular REACH requires at least 15 feet of vertical separation between the Base
Unit and the External Antenna. Generally, increasing this distance (up to 40 feet) will increase the
performance and decreasing the distance will limit the performance.
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 Cellular REACH
performs best when there are no obstructions between the zBoost Base Unit and your mobile
device.
THIRD: Run the Coaxial Cable
NOTE: Refrain from securing cable or drilling holes until the system has been tested.
Connect the supplied 50 feet of RG-6 coaxial cable to the base of the External Antenna. Run the
coaxial cable along a descending pipe or through a wall that leads closest to the location of the
Base Unit. Should you need additional cable length, 15 foot extensions (Part #: YX030-15w) are
available at www.zBoost.com. Please note: Cable longer than 65 feet is not recommended.
FOURTH: Connect zBoost Base Unit to Power
Connect the zBoost Base Unit to the power supply and plug into a power outlet. When your
zBoost system is in place and fully connected, walk
throughout your home and verify that you are able
to reliably place calls. If the signal strength has
improved, your zBoost is working.
Upon initial power up, the LED will cycle RED,
GREEN and ORANGE for 30 seconds. After 30
seconds, a series of GREEN fl ashes will indicate
the quality of your setup. Following this, a solid
GREEN light indicates normal conditions. If it is not
solid GREEN, follow the instructions in the Base Unit
LED Indicators section. Adjustments may be needed
to optimize performance. If you fi nd the increased
signal coverage is acceptable, however, no additional
adjustments are needed. See “zBoost Base Unit Light
Indicators” on page 10) for more information.
Antenna Aiming
To get the maximum benefi t, you will want to take special care to make sure you point the antenna
in the direction of the best signal for your wireless service provider. You may wish to use a YX699
RF signal meter to help during this process or try our zBoost Signal Finder Android App. The
majority of the time a cell tower will hold more than 1 frequency band and/or service provider.
To aim the antenna for maximum signal, you will need a phone operating on the same wireless
network(s) in use at the install location.
Note: A 1 dBm increase is 25% gain in signal strength.
If you do not know which direction the best signal is coming from, once the unit is installed, rotate
the External Antenna in 90 degree increments while measuring the results inside the desired
coverage area.
Place the cell phone(s) on a non-metal surface about 6-8 feet from the Base Unit.
Setting Up Your zBoost Signal Booster
FIRST: Placement of the External Antenna
Choosing the best location for the External Antenna
provides the best performance and the largest area
of improved signal. Choose a location for the External
Antenna using your cell phone to determine the area
of strongest signal - typically found outside, above the
roofl ine or in an attic. The antenna must also remain
at least 3 feet from any metal objects such as pipes,
metal siding, A/C unit etc. and at least 15 vertical feet
above the Indoor Antenna.
The YX699 Signal Meter (available separately)
provides signal strength information. It can be used
with its supplied whip antenna to fi nd the best location
for antenna mounting with the strongest received
signal. It can also be connected to the directional
antennas to aim the antennas for maximum received signal. Contact zBoost to obtain a YX699
Signal Meter.
NOTE: The zBoost Cellualr REACH ZB560Y requires at least 15 feet of vertical separation between
the Base Unit and the External 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 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 performs best when there
are no obstructions between the zBoost Base Unit and your mobile device.
Mounting of Antenna
1. When you have determined the location of the strongest
signal, install the antenna to a mast (not provided).
Outdoor J-pole Antenna Mounting Bracket, YX014 is
available at www.zBoost.com. Loosely connect the antenna
to the mast to allow the antenna to be reoriented for
strongest signal. Take special care in aiming the External
Antenna in the direction of best signal. If you are unsure
of the nearest tower location of your wireless provider, see
“Antenna Aiming” on page 7 for detailed instructions.
2. After installing the External Antenna to a mast or pole,
connect RG-6 coax cable to the External Antenna and run
to the Base Unit.
Upon initial power up, the LED will cycle RED, GREEN and
ORANGE for 30 seconds. After 30 seconds, a series of GREEN
fl ashes will indicate the quality of your setup. Following this, a solid GREEN light indicates normal
conditions. If it is not solid GREEN, follow the instructions in the Base Unit LED Indicators section.
Adjustments may be needed to optimize performance. If you fi nd the increased signal coverage
is acceptable, however, no additional adjustments are needed. See “zBoost Base Unit Light
Indicators” on page 10 for more information.
SECOND: Place the zBoost Base Unit where you want to create a Cell Zone
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Connect the Indoor Antenna to the Base Unit and place it where you need signal. For the widest
possible signal area, position the Base Unit near the middle of a room. You may also mount it on an
interior wall by fi rst removing the bracket, screwing the bracket to a wall (screws not included), then
15’ of vertical
separation
15’ of vertical
separation
15’ of vertical
separation
zBoost Base Unit
Power Supply
Base Unit Antenna
Coaxial Cable
Base Unit Bracket