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ZBOOST® YX500/510 SERIES USER GUIDE

 

Before you begin, make sure all of the following parts came with your zBoost® YX500-PCS: 

Literature Contents: 

 

Before Unpacking this Box (single sheet)  

 

Set Up Overview (poster) 

 

zBoost® YX500/510 User Guide (manual) 

 

zBoost® Optional Accessories (single sheet) 

 

 

Product Contents: 

       zBoost® Base Unit with  attached  

mounting bracket 

 

Base Unit Antenna – 0 dBi 

 Rubber 

Feet 

 Self-anchoring 

screws 

 

Coaxial Cable – 35 ft 

 Power 

Supply 

 Signal 

Antenna 

 

Signal Antenna mounting hardware 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

Package Contents: zBoost® YX500-PCS 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ZBOOST® YX500/510 SERIES USER GUIDE

 

The following accessories are available to improve signal reception and provide increased 
coverage in your home or office. Please see our website for more options. 

 

To order, call 1-800-871-1612 or visit, www.Wi-Ex.com

 for a complete listing

 

 

 YX510-Dual B

and 

 YX500-CEL           

 YX500-PCS

 

 Part # 

Description 

 

X X X 

YX012 

Outdoor Grounding Kit 

X X   

YX022-CEL Outdoor 

Omni-Directional 

Signal Antenna upgrade (6 dBi) 

X  X 

YX023-PCS 

Outdoor Directional Signal Antenna upgrade (13 dBi) 

X  X 

YX024-PCS 

Indoor Directional Base Unit Antenna (7 dBi) 

X X   

YX025-CEL 

Outdoor Directional Signal Antenna upgrade (7 dBi) 

X X   

YX026-CEL 

Outdoor Directional Signal Antenna upgrade (11 dBi) 

X X X 

YX027-PCS-CEL 

Indoor Dual Band Directional Base Unit Antenna upgrade 
(6 dBi/CEL, 9 dBi/PCS) 

X X X 

YX029-PCS-CEL 

Outdoor Bi-Directional Amplifier System Signal Antenna 
upgrade (7 dBi/CEL, 13 dBi/PCS)

 

X X X 

YX050-PCS-CEL 

Indoor Dual Band Omni-Directional Ceiling option for Base 
Unit Antenna (2 dBi) 

X X X 

YX030-15W 

15 ft. Outdoor coax extension cable, low-loss RG-6 

X X X 

YX030-35W 

35 ft. Outdoor coax extension cable, low-loss RG-6 

X X X 

YX031-10W 

10 ft. Indoor coax extension cable for Base Unit Antenna  

X X X 

YX030-08W 

8” white window entry flat cable 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

Optional zBoost® Accessories 

Summary of Contents for zBoost YX500 SERIES

Page 1: ...ignals are present the rating would have to be reduced by 3 5 dB especially where the output is re radiated and can cause interference to adjacent band users This power reduction is to be by means of...

Page 2: ...oost all lights may flash for approximately 5 seconds This is a normal condition at power up For more detailed information on Base Unit light indicators see page the Troubleshooting section on page 12...

Page 3: ...nchoring screws Coaxial Cable 50 ft Power Supply Signal Antenna Signal Antenna mounting hardware P a g e v i ZBOOST YX500 510 SERIES USER GUIDE Before you begin make sure all of the following parts ca...

Page 4: ...r a complete listing YX510 Dual Band YX500 CEL YX500 PCS Part Description X X X YX012 Outdoor Grounding Kit X X YX022 CEL Outdoor Omni Directional Signal Antenna upgrade 6 dBi X X YX023 PCS Outdoor Di...

Page 5: ...ion 13 YX510 PCS CEL Technical Specifications 14 YX500 CEL Technical Specifications 14 YX500 PCS Technical Specifications 15 Frequently Asked Questions 16 zBoost Warranty Information 19 Table of Conte...

Page 6: ...on your cell phone outside indoor coverage will be limited to one small room We recommend placing the Signal Antenna outside and or purchasing a Wi Ex upgrade Signal Antenna see page viii FIGURE 3 Ch...

Page 7: ...oint This will help prevent moisture from gathering at entry point and leaking into the building Consult a professional installer if you need more information Additional instructions are also availabl...

Page 8: ...are recommended for the best reception 1 Using your cell phone as a signal meter confirm that either your attic or your roof will deliver optimal signal strength to the Signal Antenna Identify the bes...

Page 9: ...d placing the Base Unit on the floor For best results avoid placing the Base Unit antenna within 2 feet of other cords metal objects or other wireless devices such as wireless routers or wireless acce...

Page 10: ...Unit Antenna to maximize separation between the Signal Antenna and the Base Unit will improve your zBoost performance See page 4 Determine the Location of Signal Antenna and Base Unit Antenna for mor...

Page 11: ...lashing ORANGE or Flashing GREEN System is receiving signals from either the cell phone or the cell tower which are too strong for proper operation This may be due to improper set up or operation Remo...

Page 12: ...gnal antenna or an internal directional antenna available for purchase at www wi ex com Will the zBoost YX500 PCS or YX500 CEL unit work with any wireless service No while the zBoost YX510 Dual Band w...

Page 13: ...ew feet away from metal adequate antenna separation 15 20 feet vertical recommended The signal already present inside related to building losses The distance of your phone device from the Base Unit si...

Page 14: ...ge unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Wi Ex Incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequenti...

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