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 Max ZB545M Manual

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not by an attenuator at the output of the device.
Cet appareillage numérique de la classe [B] répond à toutes les exigences de l’interférence 

canadienne causant des règlements d’équipement. L’opération est sujette aux deux conditions 

suivantes: (1) ce dispositif peut ne pas causer l’interférence nocive, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter 

n’importe quelle interférence reçue, y compris l’interférence qui peut causer l’opération peu désirée.
Le fabricant nominale de la puissance de sortie de ce matériel est simple transporteur. Pour les 

situations lorsque plusieurs signaux porteurs sont présents, l’évaluation devrait être réduite de 

3.5 dB, en particulier lorsque le signal de sortie est ré-émise et peut provoquer des interférences 

adjacentes à la bande utilisateurs. Ce pouvoir est de la réduction par le biais de la sortie 

d’alimentation ou la réduction de gain et non par un atténuateur à la sortie du dispositif.

Please note: This unit has been approved for use in Canada under RSS 131, however, consent 

for the use of this device to improve cellular or PCS coverage, must be obtained through your 

cellular or PCS provider, prior to placing the unit in operation. Please refer to the Industry Canada 

document CPC 2-1-05, Section 6.1 available or viewable at:  

http://www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/smt-gst.nsf/en/sf08942e.html

Copyright Notice

This manual is copyrighted. All rights reserved. This manual, whole or in part, 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, in 

writing, from zBoost. 

Copyright © 2014 by zBoost.

Trademarks

zBoost, the zBoost logo, Wireless Extenders, Wi-Ex, the Wi-Ex logo, and Extending Cell Zones are 

registered trademarks of zBoost.

Safety Guidelines

In accordance with FCC requirements of human exposure to radiofrequency fields, the radiating 

element (antenna) shall be positioned such that a minimum separation distance of 8 inches (20cm) 

is maintained between the radiating element and the user and/or general population.

Limited Liability

In no event shall zBoost be liable for any direct, indirect, special, punitive, incidental, exemplary 

or consequential damages, or any damages, whether in an action under contract, negligence, 

or any other theory, arising out of or in connection with the set up of, use of, inability to use, or 

performance of the information, services, products, and materials available from this manual. 

These limitations shall apply notwithstanding any failure of essential purpose of any limited 

remedy. Because some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty 

last, or the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above 

limitations may not apply to you. 

For full warranty guidelines, see page 12.

Safety and Product Warranty Information

 Note

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by 

zBoost could void the user’s authority to operate this 

equipment and/or void the product warranty.

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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