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ZBOOST® YX500/510 SERIES USER GUIDE
Easiest Set-Up:
Place the Signal Antenna
inside, by a window
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BETTER PERFORMANCE:
Outside of a window
1.
Locate a window where you get signal.
2.
Mount the Signal Antenna outside of the
window.
3.
Place the Base Unit in desired location –
where you want to create a Cell Zone™ (15
feet of vertical separation between the Base
Unit and Signal Antenna is recommended).
4.
Attach the coaxial cable to the Signal
Antenna.
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Run the coaxial cable from the Signal
Antenna through the window (an optional
window entry kit is available: see page viii)
and to the Base Unit.
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Attach the Base Unit Antenna to the Base Unit and position it vertically.
7.
Connect the Power Supply to the Base Unit and plug into a power outlet.
NOTE
: If a red light appears, try further separating the Signal Antenna and Base Unit or see the
Troubleshooting section (Page 12) for further information.
FIGURE 7: Placing the Signal Antenna Outside of a Window
Better Performance
:
Place the Signal Antenna
outside of a window
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ZBOOST® YX500/510 SERIES USER GUIDE
BEST PERFORMANCE:
Attic/Outdoor placement
The following instructions 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 best location
for attachment of the mounting bracket – such as an attic cross or main beam.
2.
Secure the mounting bracket at the highest possible point and at least 3 feet (1
meter) away from metal objects such as pipes, metal siding, A/C unit etc).
3.
Position the mounting bracket such that the Signal Antenna will be vertical and
attach the Signal Antenna (
see figure 9
).
4.
Connect the supplied RG6 coaxial cable to the base of the Signal Antenna.
5.
Run the coaxial cable along a descending pipe or through a wall that that leads
closest to the location of the Base Unit.
NOTE
: Refrain from securing cable or drilling holes until the system has been tested.
6.
From the other end, connect the coax cable it to the Base Unit.
7.
Connect the Base Unit Antenna to the Base Unit and position it vertically.
8.
Connect the Power Supply to the Base Unit and plug it into a power outlet.
NOTE
: If a red light appears, try further separating the Signal Antenna and Base Unit or see the
Troubleshooting section (
Page 12
) for further information.
FIGURE 8: Connecting the Base Unit Components
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Best Performance
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Place the Signal Antenna in attic
or on roof
