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zBOOST® YX545 SOHO USER GUIDE

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zBOOST® YX545 SOHO USER GUIDE

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Solid GREEN

Normal condition at power up

.

Slowly Alternating RED and GREEN

zBoost® is working, but at reduced 
performance and coverage due to “non-
ideal” setup. 

Solution: 

Increase the distance 

between antenna and amplifi er to 
achieve maximum performance and 
coverage.

Fast Flashing RED

Indicates insuffi

  cient distance between 

the antenna and the amplifi er. Th

 e 

amplifi er is operating at signifi cantly 
reduced coverage.

Solution:

 Increase space between base 

unit and antenna.

Solid RED

System is receiving signals from either 
the mobile device or the base station 
transceiver which are too strong for 
proper operation.

Solutions:

 

 Move away from 

receiving antenna with your cell phone. 

 Move antenna away from other 

devices..

Fast Alternating RED and GREEN 
followed by no light

Th

 e amplifi er is disabled.

Solution:

 Unplug and start over.

zBoost® Base Unit Light Indicators

At Initial Power Up Only

Solid GREEN

Normal condition.

Solid RED

System is receiving signals from either 
the mobile device or the base station 
transceiver which are too strong for 
proper operation. 

Solution:

 Please unplug your system. 

Re-orient your Signal Antenna and/or 
Base Unit to reduce the excessive signal 
source. Plug your system back in. If 
still solid red, call customer support 
1-800-871-1612.

After Initial Power Up

Technical Specifi cations

Product Specifi cations for zBoost® YX545 SOHO – Dual Band

PCS band

Frequency  

Uplink: 1850 to 1910 MHz  
Downlink: 1930 to 1990 MHz

System Gain

60dB

PCS band supported

A, D, B, E, F, C

Networks

CDMA, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, EVDO, 1xRTT, 
UMTS, HSPA, 3G

Cellular band

Frequency  

Uplink: 824 to 849 MHz  
Downlink: 869 to 894 MHz

System Gain

60dB

CEL band supported

A, B, A’, B’

Networks

CDMA, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, EVDO, 1xRTT, 
UMTS, HSPA, 3G

General

Power Consumption – Power Supply Current

3W standby; 7W max signal - 5.0VDC, 2.0A 
Max

Wall Supply Input ; Voltage

100-240VAC, 50-60 Hz

System Certifi cations

FCC Parts 15 & 24 (PCS), Parts 15 & 22 
(CEL), Industry Canada

Base Unit Size and Weight

5” x 7” x 1.25” – 9 oz.

Operating Conditions 

Indoor Use Only (40° - 105° F)

Th

  is product uses patented technology to protect the carrier network

Th

  is product is covered by patent US 7,706,744.  Other U.S. 

and foreign patents pending.

Summary of Contents for SOHO YX545

Page 1: ...30 day money back guarantee when you buy directly from Wi Ex If product is purchased from a reseller or third party you must use their return policy 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty Register your zBoost product at www Wi Ex com v2 0910 ...

Page 2: ...or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled enviro...

Page 3: ...in writing from Wireless Extenders Copyright 2010 by Wireless Extenders Inc Trademarks Wireless Extenders Wi Ex the Wi Ex logo zBoost the zBoost logo and Extending Cell Zones are registered trademarks of Wireless Extenders Inc Safety Guidelines In accordance with FCC requirements of human exposure to radiofrequency fields the radiating element antenna shall be positioned such that a minimum separa...

Page 4: ...llowing accessories are available to improve signal reception and provide increased coverage in your home or office Please see our website for complete selection To order call 1 800 871 1612 or visit www Wi Ex com YX545 Dual Band Part Description Most Popular Accessory for YX545 SOHO X YX039 PCS CEL Bi Directional receiving Signal Antenna upgrade 13 dBi PCS 8 dBi CEL Other Accessories X YX012 Outs...

Page 5: ...tools are needed to set up zBoost 2 Philips screwdriver Cellular phone operating in the band supported by your zBoost unit Drill may be required for outdoor or attic antenna placement Cell phone signal bars are approximate and vary from phone to phone The number of bars can fluctuate widely depending on the location of the phone the position or angle of the phone weather etc Most cell phone signal...

Page 6: ...nal Antenna in a location where you measure stronger signal Grounding the Signal Antenna If you decide to place the Signal Antenna outdoors it must be properly grounded See page iv for a recommented grounding kit The set up must be in accordance with Article 810 of the National Electric Code NEC A listed antenna discharge unit must be provided for the lead in coaxial cable per NEC article 8 10 20 ...

Page 7: ...est when there are no obstructions between the zBoost Base Unit and your mobile device Upon initial power up a solid GREEN light should appear indicating normal conditions If a RED light appears adjustments may be needed to optimize performance If you find the increased signal coverage is acceptable however no additional adjustments are needed See Light Indicator section Page 12 for more informati...

Page 8: ... Base Unit near the middle of a room or mount it on an interior wall This Base Unit uses an omni directional antenna that delivers signal in a circular pattern around the antenna 6 Connect the zBoost Base Unit to the provided power supply and plug into a power outlet When your zBoost system is in place and fully connected walk throughout your home or office and verify that you are able to reliably...

Page 9: ...mate and vary from phone to phone The number of bars can fluctuate widely depending on the location of the phone the 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 PRODUCT PERFORMANCE IS THE ABILITY TO RELIABLY PLACE AND RECEIVE CALLS WHERE YOU CO...

Page 10: ...gnals from either the mobile device or the base station transceiver which are too strong for proper operation Solution Please unplug your system Re orient your Signal Antenna and or Base Unit to reduce the excessive signal source Plug your system back in If still solid red call customer support 1 800 871 1612 After Initial Power Up Technical Specifications Product Specifications for zBoost YX545 S...

Page 11: ...sly and will allow multiple users to operate at the same time Does the zBoost work if you have no bars No if no signal is present outdoors zBoost producs will not work for you Also keep in mind if your best signal is 1 bar at the Signal Antenna your coverage will be limited to a small room You could improve that with an upgraded antenna See page iv Limited 1 Year Warranty Register your product at ...

Page 12: ...ll be provided by Wi Ex If you believe you need service for your unit contact Wi Ex at 1 800 871 1612 or support wi ex com A representative will go through a diagnostic checklist with you If it is determined that the product needs to be returned for service or exchanged you will receive a return merchandise authorization RMA number The representative will give you complete shipping details Do not ...

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