zBOOST® YX645 USER GUIDE
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zBOOST® YX645 USER GUIDE
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Optional zBoost® Accessories
Table of Contents
About zBoost® from Wi-Ex® .........................................................................................................................i
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® YX645-PCS-CEL............................................................................................ iii
Optional zBoost® Accessories .....................................................................................................................iv
Table of Content .........................................................................................................................................1
Overview .....................................................................................................................................................2
Why Indoor Signals Can Be Weak ......................................................................................................... 2
Preparing to Install zBoost® Product ...........................................................................................................3
Read Before Installing the YX645 .......................................................................................................... 3
Tools Needed ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Check for Signal Strength ...................................................................................................................... 3
Determine the Needed Coverage Area .................................................................................................... 4
Determine the Location of Signal Antennas and the Indoor Antenna..................................................... 4
Cable Requirements ............................................................................................................................... 4
Grounding the Directional Signal Antennas ........................................................................................... 5
Securing Cable with a Drip Loop ........................................................................................................... 5
Power Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 5
Important Reminders ............................................................................................................................ 5
Setting Up Your zBoost® Signal Booster ......................................................................................................6
Placement of the Signal Antenna ............................................................................................................ 6
Mounting of Signal Antennas ................................................................................................................ 6
Antenna Aiming ............................................................................................................................. 7 & 8
Running the Coaxial Cable to the Base Unit .......................................................................................... 8
Mounting the Base Unit ......................................................................................................................... 8
Installing the Indoor Antenna ................................................................................................................ 9
Illustration of YX645 setup in home .................................................................................................... 10
Confi rm Th
at Th
e zBoost® is Working Properly ................................................................................... 11
Improving Th
e Coverage Area .............................................................................................................. 11
zBoost® Base Unit Light Indicators ...........................................................................................................12
YX645 Technical Specifi cations.................................................................................................................13
Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................................................14 & 15
zBoost® Warranty Information .........................................................................................................16 & 17
Th
e following accessories are available to improve signal reception and provide increased coverage in the
building. Please see our website for complete selection.
To order, call 1-800-871-1612 or visit, www.Wi-Ex.com
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Part #
Description
Most Popular Accessories for the YX645:
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YX026-CEL
Directional receiving Signal Antenna upgrade (11 dBi)
X
YX050-PCS-CEL
Omni-Directional transmitting ceiling-mount Base Unit Antenna (2
dBi PCS / 1 dBi CEL)
Other Accessories:
X
YX012
Outside Grounding Kit
X
YX014
Outdoor J-pole Antenna Mounting Bracket
X
YX022-CEL
Omni-Directional receiving signal antenna upgrade (6 dBi)
X
YX024-PCS
Directional transmitting Base Unit Antenna upgrade (7 dBi)
X
YX026-CEL
Directional receiving Signal Antenna upgrade (11dBi)
X
YX028-PCS-CEL
Directional transmitting window-mount Base Unit Antenna upgrade
(9 dBi PCS / 6 dBi CEL)
X
YX030-15W
15 ft. Signal Antenna coax extension, low-loss RG-6
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YX030-35W
35 ft. Signal Antenna coax extension cable, low-loss RG-6
X
YX030-08W
8” fl at window entry cable
X
YX055-CEL
CEL Directional Outdoor Yagi Antenna (15 dBi)
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YX699
RF Signal Meter
