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zBoost

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 YX560SL User Guide

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zBoost

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 YX560SL User Guide

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Optional zBoost Accessories

Table of Contents

FCC Information .......................................................................................................i
Industry Canada Regulations ...................................................................................i

Safety and Product Warranty Information .................................................................ii

Copyright Notice ...................................................................................................... ii
Trademarks ............................................................................................................. ii
Safety Guidelines .................................................................................................... ii
Limited Liability ........................................................................................................ ii

Package Contents: zBoost SOHO YX560SL .............................................................iii
Optional zBoost Accessories .....................................................................................iv
Table of Contents .........................................................................................................1
Overview........................................................................................................................2

Why Indoor Signals Can Be Weak ..........................................................................2

Preparing to Set Up Your zBoost Product .................................................................3

Tools Needed ..........................................................................................................3
Check for Signal Strength .......................................................................................3
Additional Cable Requirements ...............................................................................4
Grounding the Signal Antenna ................................................................................4
Securing Cable with a Drip Loop .............................................................................5
Power Requirements ...............................................................................................5

Setting Up Your zBoost Signal Booster .....................................................................5

FIRST: Mount the Signal Antenna ...........................................................................5
SECOND: Place the zBoost Base Unit   .................................................................6
THIRD: Run Coaxial Cable Between the Base Unit and Signal Antenna ...............6
FOURTH: Connect the zBoost Base Unit to the Power Supply ..............................6
FIFTH: Antenna Aiming ...........................................................................................7
Confirm That Your zBoost is Working Properly .......................................................8

Improving Your Coverage Area ...................................................................................8
zBoost Base Unit Light Indicators ..............................................................................9
Technical Specifications ............................................................................................10
Frequently Asked Questions .....................................................................................11
Warranty Information .................................................................................................12

The following 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-ExStore.com

 Part #

Description

Most Popular Accessories

YX039-PCS-CEL

Bi-Directional receiving Signal Antenna upgrade  

(13 dBi PCS / 8 dBi CEL)

YX027-PCS-CEL

Directional transmitting Base Unit Antenna upgrade  

(9 dBi PCS / 6 dBi CEL)

Other Accessories:

YX014

J-Pole for mounting Signal Antenna

YX012

Outside Grounding Kit

YX030-15W

15 ft coax extension cable, RG-6

YX030-35W

35 ft coax extension cable, RG-6

YX031-100W

100 ft coax extension cable, RG-11

YX030-08W

8 inch flat window entry cable

YX050-PCS-CEL

Omni-Directional transmitting ceiling-mount Base Unit Antenna  

(2 dBi PCS / 1 dBi CEL)

YX015D

PCS-CEL Antenna Combiner

Summary of Contents for YX560SL

Page 1: ...ave a 30 day money back guarantee when purchased directly from Wi Ex If product is purchased from a reseller or third party the purchaser is subject to the policies of the third party 2 Year Manufacturer Warranty Register at www Wi Ex com v 613 ...

Page 2: ...o try to correct the interference by one 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 li...

Page 3: ...hout prior consent in writing from Wireless Extenders Copyright 2012 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 th...

Page 4: ... 6 FIFTH Antenna Aiming 7 Confirm That Your zBoost is Working Properly 8 Improving Your Coverage Area 8 zBoost Base Unit Light Indicators 9 Technical Specifications 10 Frequently Asked Questions 11 Warranty Information 12 The following 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 c...

Page 5: ...eded to set up zBoost 2 Phillips screwdriver Cellular phone operating in the band supported by your zBoost unit Drill may be required for outdoor or attic antenna placement Check for Signal Strength Before placing a zBoost in your home make sure that you can place calls on the outside of your home in the attic at roof level or wherever you plan to place the signal antenna zBoost can only bring sig...

Page 6: ...ion Note The zBoost YX560SL base unit MUST only be used with the provided power adaptor Use of other power adaptors will void the warranty and may damage the unit Use of other equipment is not FCC approved 15 of vertical separation 15 of vertical separation 15 of vertical separation Coax Cable Exterior Wall Setting Up Your zBoost Signal Booster Additional Cable Requirements If the distance between...

Page 7: ...our mobile device THIRD Run Coaxial Cable Between the Base Unit and Signal Antenna Use the provided 50 feet of RG 6 coaxial cable to connect the Signal Antenna and the Base Unit Run the cable along a descending pipe or through a wall that leads closest to the location of the Base Unit To run the cable from exterior to interior through a window an 8 inch window entry cable is available for purchase...

Page 8: ...l Antenna and the Signal Antenna Purchase an upgrade antenna available at www Wi ExStore com NOTE The zBoost YX560SL requires at least 15 feet of vertical separation between the Base Unit and the Signal Antenna Generally increasing this distance up to 40 feet will increase the performance and decreasing the distance will limit zBoost performance Keep the Base Unit off the floor and at least 2 feet...

Page 9: ...age will be improved You will be able to make calls where you couldn t before The degree of improvement will depend upon many factors The intent of zBoost products are to bring outside coverage inside Just as the signal bars move up and down when outside the boosted signal will fluctuate in a similar fashion Is a cellular phone signal booster the same as a wireless router will it help my WiFi sign...

Page 10: ...ion may not apply to you Any modifications or other changes to the product including but not limited to software or hardware modifications in any way other than as expressly authorized by Wi Ex will void this limited warranty Product that has been modified or adapted to enable it to operate in any country other than the country for which it was designed manufactured approved and or authorized or r...

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