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zBoost

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 Max ZB545M Manual

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To run the coax cable through a wall:

 Connect the two provided RG-6 cables. Then connect one 

end of the cable to the base of the External Antenna. Run the coaxial cable along a descending 

pipe or through a wall that leads closest to the location of the Base Unit. Connect the remaining end 

of the cable to the Base Unit. 

Should you need additional cable length, 15 foot extensions (Part #: YX030-15w) are available at 

www.zBoost.com. Please note: Cable longer than 65 feet is not recommended. 

FOURTH: Connect zBoost Base Unit to Power

Connect the zBoost Base Unit to the 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. 

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. 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 

"zBoost Base Unit Light Indicators" on page 9) for more information.

Confirm That Your zBoost is Working Properly

When your zBoost system is in place and fully connected, you should walk throughout the room 

and see that you are able to reliably place calls.

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 due to walls or 

ceiling/floors.

External Antenna

Coax Cable

Window Entry Cable

Base Unit

Indoor Antenna

Power Supply

15 ft. of

vertical

separation

External Antenna

Coax Cable

Base Unit

Indoor Antenna

Power Supply

15 ft. of

vertical

separation

Option 1: Running cable through 

a window

Option 2: Running cable through 

a wall

Summary of Contents for ZB545M

Page 1: ...0 day money back guarantee when purchased directly from zBoost If product is purchased from a reseller or third party the purchaser is subject to the policies of the third party 1 Year manufacturer wa...

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Page 3: ...nsure contact your provider You MUST operate this device with approved antennas and cables as specified by the manufacturer Antennas MUST be installed at least 20 cm 8 inches from any person You MUST...

Page 4: ...ting in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter In accordance with FCC requirements of human exposure to radiofrequency fields the radiating element antenna shall be installed such that a mi...

Page 5: ...may not be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form for distribution This manual whole or in part may not be modified without prior consent...

Page 6: ...make sure all of the following parts came with your zBoost Max ZB545M Contents Setup overview zBoost Base Unit Indoor Antenna Power Supply 15 feet of RG 6 Cable Window Entry Cable 35 feet of RG 6 Coa...

Page 7: ...irectional Panel CEL PCS 6 8 dBi CANT 0033 Outdoor External Antenna Small Omni CEL PCS 3 5 dBi CANT 0036 Outdoor External Antenna Omni with Industrial Casing CEL PCS 3 5 dBi CANT 0040 Outdoor External...

Page 8: ...et Up Your zBoost Product 3 Additional Cable Requirements 4 Grounding the External Antenna 4 Securing Cable with a Drip Loop 5 Power Requirements 5 Setting Up Your zBoost Signal Booster 5 FIRST Mount...

Page 9: ...t can contribute to the poor reception you receive in your home 1 Location of the Cell Phone Tower in Relation to Your Home While cell phone providers have tried to place cell phone towers to provide...

Page 10: ...plete the call If a weak signal is available at ground level check the signal strength in your attic or at roof level location where the signal will likely be stronger and where the External Antenna c...

Page 11: ...A longer cable is helpful only if it allows you to place the External Antenna in a location where you measure stronger signal Grounding the External Antenna If you decide to place the External Antenn...

Page 12: ...oaxial cable at the point where the cable enters the home through an outside wall This can be done by twisting and securing the cable into a loop no less than 4 across near the entry point This will h...

Page 13: ...nna that delivers signal in a circular pattern around the antenna The zBoost Max requires at least 15 feet of vertical separation between the Base Unit and the External Antenna Generally increasing th...

Page 14: ...nds a series of GREEN flashes will indicate the quality of your setup Following this a solid GREEN light indicates normal conditions If it is not solid GREEN follow the instructions in the Base Unit L...

Page 15: ...ate the External Antenna in order to capture a better signal higher is usually better and outside is better than inside Increase the distance between the Indoor Antenna and the External Antenna Purcha...

Page 16: ...itial 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...

Page 17: ...Downlink 4 dBm General Power Consumption 3W standby 7W max signal 5 0VDC 2 0A Max Wall Supply Input Voltage 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz Input and Output Impedance TNC Connector 50 Ohm F Connector 75 Ohm Syst...

Page 18: ...gnal with more bars You may not always observe more bars that gain on your signal meter because of the signal spreading out from the antenna If your phone has a dB meter 3 dB is a significant increase...

Page 19: ...nly for the original warranty period When the warranty on the original product expires the warranty on the replacement product also expires What is Excluded Your warranty does NOT cover Labor charges...

Page 20: ...be provided by zBoost If you believe you need service for your unit contact zBoost at 1 800 871 1612 or support zBoost com A representative will go through a diagnostic checklist with you If it is de...

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