Base Unit LED Indicators
During Initial Power Up
Light
Mode
Status
Solution
Cycle
RED,
GREEN,
ORANGE
System is
powering
up. Please
allow up to
30 seconds.
N/A
Flashing
GREEN
BASE UNIT will
flash GREEN
once for every
2 dB less than
optimal system
gain. Three
flashes or less
indicates the
system will
still operate
properly.
1. Unplug the BASE UNIT power supply.
2. Relocate the EXTERNAL ANTENNA to pick up the
strongest signal from your wireless carrier.
3. Move the EXTERNAL ANTENNA as far away from the
INDOOR ANTENNA as possible, with at least 15 ft. of
vertical separation (height difference).
4. Plug the BASE UNIT power supply back in.
5. Wait 30 secs. for the BASE UNIT to power cycle on.
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After Initial Power Up
Light
Mode
Status
Solution
SOLID
GREEN
zBoost is
ready.
N/A
Flashing
GREEN
zBoost is
in use.
N/A
SOLID
ORANGE
EXTERNAL
ANTENNA
and INDOOR
ANTENNA
are too close
together.
1. Unplug the BASE UNIT power supply.
2. Move the EXTERNAL ANTENNA as far away from the
INDOOR ANTENNA as possible, with at least 15 ft. of
vertical separation (height difference).
3. Plug the BASE UNIT power supply back in.
4. Wait 30 secs. for the BASE UNIT to power cycle on.
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SOLID
RED
Signal from the
carrier’s cell
tower is too
strong for the
BASE UNIT
to operate
properly.
1. Unplug the BASE UNIT power supply.
2. Relocate the EXTERNAL ANTENNA to another spot.
3. If you have a directional antenna re-aim it to reduce
carrier signal strength.
4. Plug the BASE UNIT power supply back in.
5. Wait 30 secs. for the BASE UNIT to power cycle on.
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Flashing
RED
Excessive
electronic
noise in the
system – the
BASE UNIT will
not operate.
^ Refer to Solution #2
SETUP OVERVIEW
zBoost
®
SOHO ZB545
DMAN-0061 Rev 32014
Setting Up Your zBoost
®
Signal Booster
Designed for single-family homes, zBoost cell phone signal boosters extend a Cell
Zone
TM
for multiple devices, such as iPhone
®
, Android™ and Samsung
®
operating on 800
and 1900 MHz frequency bands. zBoost boosts signal coverage up to 2,500 sq. ft. –
perfect for your home.
Boost voice and data transmission and increase call clarity in 4 easy steps:
STEP 1: Mount the External Antenna.
Choose a location for the antenna using your cell
phone to determine the area of strongest signal. The coverage your zBoost booster
provides is largely determined by the strength of signal received by the External Antenna.
Before installing, please note the following important factors in determining your zBoost
performance:
•
At least 15 vertical feet is needed between the External Antenna (receives the outside
signal) and the Indoor Antenna (rebroadcasts the signal indoors). Separation less than 15
vertical feet will result in decreased performance.
• Keep the External Antenna at least 3 feet above any metal such as wiring, A/C ducts,
truss plates, etc. When attaching the cable to the antenna, run the cable straight down
from the antenna. Avoid draping the coax near the antenna.
Choose one of the following options for placement of the External Antenna,
keeping
in mind that if your best signal is one bar, your coverage will be limited to one
small room
.
To maximize signal coverage, place the External Antenna where you find the strongest
signal (up high or outside) and at least 3 feet above any metal.
IMPORTANT: Incorrectly mounting the External Antenna to the mounting bracket (
see
figure A
) will decrease performance. Ensure that the External Antenna is properly
positioned in the mounting bracket as pictured in figure B.
To mount antenna to a non-metal pole:
Attach bottom of antenna to pole bracket
as pictured. Use U-Bolt to secure bracket to pole and fasten.
To mount antenna to a flat surface
: Attach bottom of antenna to pole bracket
as pictured. Secure bracket to desired surface using provided screws. Use of
the Saddle and U-Bolt are not necessary for this option.
STEP 2: Place the zBoost Base Unit where you want to create a Cell Zone
TM
.
Connect the Indoor Antenna to the Base Unit and place it where you need signal. For the
widest possible signal area, position the Base Unit near the middle of a room. You may
also mount it on an interior wall by first removing the bracket, screwing the bracket to a
wall (screws not included), then snapping the Base Unit back in place keeping the Indoor
Antenna vertical. The Base Unit uses an omni-directional Indoor Antenna that delivers
signal in a circular pattern around the antenna.
zBoost requires at least 15 feet of vertical separation between the Base Unit and the
External Antenna. Generally, increasing this distance (up to 40 feet) will increase the
performance and decreasing the distance will limit the performance.
Keep the Base Unit off the floor and at least 2 feet away from other cords, metal objects
or other wireless devices such as wireless routers or wireless access points. The zBoost
performs best when there are no obstructions between the zBoost Base Unit and your
mobile device.
STEP 3: Run the provided coaxial cable between the Base Unit and External
Antenna.
Connect one end of the cable to the External Antenna and the remaining end
to the Base Unit. Should additional cable length be needed, 15 ft. extensions
(Part YX030-15w) are available at www.zBoost.com. Note: Cable runs longer than 60 ft.
are not recommended for RG-6, unless upgraded to RG-11. RG-11 can be run up to
120 ft.
STEP 4: 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 and verify that you are able to reliably place calls. If the signal
strength has improved, your zBoost is working. Remember, coverage varies based on
outdoor signal level, home construction, and antenna placement. Coverage in adjoining
rooms (next to, above, or below) will be reduced by walls and ceiling/floors.
Upon initial power up, the LED will cycle RED, GREEN and ORANGE for 30 seconds.
After 30 seconds, a series of GREEN flashes will indicate the quality of your setup.
Download the zBoost SOHO ZB545 Manual at www.zBoost.com/Support
Package Contents
zBoost Base Unit
Indoor Antenna
Coax Cable
RG-6, 50 ft.
Power Supply
External Antenna
Mounting Hardware
External Antenna
(comes in 2 pieces)
SETUP OVERVIEW
Setup Overview
Following this, a solid GREEN light indicates normal conditions. If it is not solid GREEN,
follow the instructions in the Base Unit LED Indicators section.
Adjustments may be
needed to optimize performance. If you find the increased signal coverage is acceptable,
however, no additional adjustments are needed. See the LED chart for more information.
Should you desire to improve coverage:
• Relocate the External Antenna to capture a better signal – higher is better.
• Increase the distance between the Indoor Antenna and the External Antenna.
• Purchase an upgrade antenna at www.zBoost.com.
Adequate Performance
Place External Antenna outside of window
Antenna at
highest elevation
(15 feet above
Base Unit)
Best Performance (Recommended)
Place External Antenna on roof or in attic
Figure B
Figure A
zBoost Base Unit
Power Supply
Indoor Antenna
Coaxial Cable
External Antenna
15 ft. of
vertical
separation
Pole Bracket
Saddle
U-Bolt
