Specifications
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SOHO Premium ZB645SL-CM Manual
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The zBoost SOHO Premium ZB645SL-CM includes
2 coax cables (35 ft. and 15 ft.) and a window-entry
cable for connecting the External Antenna to the
Base Unit. If you do not plan to run the cable through
a window, the window entry cable is not needed.
To run the coax cable through a window: Connect
the two provided RG-6 cables (35 feet & 15 feet)
using the provided window-entry cable. Use the
attached cables to connect the Base Unit and
External Antenna through a window, positioning
the window-entry cable at the window closing (See
Option 1 on page 9).
To run the coax cable through a wall: Connect the
two provided RG-6 cables. Then connect one end of
the 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. Connect the remaining end of the cable to the
Base Unit (See Option 2 on page 9).
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 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 nd
the increased signal coverage is acceptable, however, no additional adjustments are needed. See
“Base Unit Light Indicators” on page 11 for more information.
Antenna Aiming
To get the maximum benet, 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.
1. Place the cell phone(s) on a non-metal surface about 6-8 feet from the Base Unit.
2. Turn the signal booster on and wait 30 seconds. Note the number of signal bars displayed
on your cell phone. For best results, you want to place your phone where the phone’s signal
meter displays in the middle of the signal meter range or less so that it can indicate as you
Base Unit Assembly
Wall Mounting
Bracket
zBoost Base Unit
Power Supply
TNC-F Adaptor
RG-6 (15 ft.)
Indoor Antenna
Coaxial Cable