zBoost
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Cellular REACH ZB560Y Manual
6
Setting Up Your zBoost Signal Booster
FIRST: Placement of the External Antenna
Choosing the best location for the External Antenna
provides the best performance and the largest area
of improved signal. Choose a location for the External
Antenna using your cell phone to determine the area
of strongest signal - typically found outside, above the
roofline or in an attic. The antenna must also remain
at least 3 feet from any metal objects such as pipes,
metal siding, A/C unit etc. and at least 15 vertical feet
above the Indoor Antenna.
The YX699 Signal Meter (available separately)
provides signal strength information. It can be used
with its supplied whip antenna to find the best location
for antenna mounting with the strongest received
signal. It can also be connected to the directional
antennas to aim the antennas for maximum received signal. Contact zBoost to obtain a YX699
Signal Meter.
NOTE:
The zBoost
Cellualr REACH ZB560Y 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 zBoost 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.
Mounting of Antenna
1.
When you have determined the location of the strongest
signal, install the antenna to a mast (not provided).
Outdoor J-pole Antenna Mounting Bracket, YX014 is
available at www.zBoost.com. Loosely connect the antenna
to the mast to allow the antenna to be reoriented for
strongest signal. Take special care in aiming the External
Antenna in the direction of best signal. If you are unsure
of the nearest tower location of your wireless provider, see
“Antenna Aiming” on page 7 for detailed instructions.
2.
After installing the External Antenna to a mast or pole,
connect RG-6 coax cable to the External Antenna and run
to the Base Unit.
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 10 for more information.
SECOND: Place the zBoost Base Unit where you want to create a Cell Zone
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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
Maximum Performance
Minimum Performance
15’ of vertical
separation
15’ of vertical
separation
15’ of vertical
separation
