Wi-Ex
zBoost YX500/510 Series Installation Guide
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Preparing to Install zBoost
Check for Signal Strength
Before installing zBoost in your home, make sure that you can place calls on
the outside of your home or in the attic or at roof level where you will install the
signal antenna. The zBoost Series can only bring cell phone signals into your
home if cell phone signals are reaching the outside of your home, your attic or
at roof level.
Using your cell phone, place a call from an outdoor location to confirm that
enough signal is present to complete the call. If a weak signal is available at
ground level, check the signal strength in an attic or roof level location where
the signal antenna could be installed for best performance.
If you can reliably make and receive calls outside your home, then zBoost can
bring the signal into your home.
If only one signal bar is displayed on your cell phone, indoor coverage will be
limited to one small room. We recommend installing the Signal Antenna
outside and/or purchasing a Wi-Ex upgrade Signal Antenna (see Optional
Accessories on page 4).
Important Note on Using Signal Bars to Determine
Coverage Area
Cell phone signal bars are approximate and vary for each
model of phone. The number of bars can fluctuate widely,
depending on the exact location of the phone, position or
angle of the phone, weather, etc. Most cell phone signal
meters update every 6 to 10 seconds. An increase of only
one bar typically indicates a 4x to 10x signal increase.
THE BEST INDICATOR OF COVERAGE AREA IS
YOUR ABILITY TO RELIABLY PLACE AND
RECEIVE CALLS.
Determine the Needed Coverage Area
Identify the location in your home/office where you need signal coverage the
most. The YX500/510
Series can cover approximately 2500 square feet
(coverage varies based on outdoor signal level, building construction, and
general installation care). Walls, ceilings or floors will reduce the coverage
area.
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