SETUP OVERVIEW
DMAN-0066 Rev 4914
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Should you desire to improve coverage, you may:
• 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.
SETTING UP YOUR zBOOST
®
SIGNAL BOOSTER
FIRST: Install the External Antenna
Choosing the best location for installation of the External Antenna provides the best
performance and the largest area of improved signal. Determine the location which
provides the strongest signal using the signal strength indicator on your cell phone.
Find the location which provides the most bars of signal strength and place the
External Antenna at that location. This location will be typically found on the roof.
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
placement. It can also identify peak antenna alignment when connected directly to
antenna using the provided cable.
Caution: Avoid placing antenna near 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.
When you have determined the location of the strongest signal, install the External
Antenna to a mast or pole (not provided). Loosely secure the antenna to the mast to
allow the antenna to be reoriented for strongest signal.
Antenna Aiming
To get the maximum benefit, you will want to take special care to make sure you
point the antennas in the direction of the best signal for your wireless service
provider. You may wish to use a YX699 RF signal meter to help during this process.
SECOND: Install the Base Unit and Indoor Antenna
The Base Unit can be easily mounted on a wall by first removing the bracket from
the Base Unit and using the provided mounting hardware to affix to wall. Connect
the Indoor Antenna to the 15 feet of RG-6. Then, using the TNC-F Adaptor, connect
the RG-6 to the Base Unit. The Base Unit should be a minimum distance of 4-5 feet
off from the floor so there is clearance for the Indoor Antenna extension.
The Indoor Antenna should be mounted on a ceiling where increased coverage is
desired. Keep the Indoor Antenna off floor and at least 3 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
Indoor Antenna and your mobile device.
The zBoost ZB645SL-CM requires at least 15 feet of vertical separation between the
Indoor Antenna and the External Antenna. Generally, increasing this distance (up to
40 feet) will increase the performance and decreasing the distance will limit zBoost
performance.
THIRD: Run the Coaxial Cable between the External Antenna and the Base Unit
Connect the two provided RG-6 coax cables (35 feet & 15 feet) using the provided
window-entry cable. Use the attached cables to connect the Base Unit and External
Antenna through a window, positioning the window-entry cable at the window closing.
For addtional cable setup options, see User Manual.
FOURTH: 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
building 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, building construction, and
antenna placement. Coverage in adjoining rooms will be reduced by walls and
building materials.
Upon initial power up, the LED will cycle RED, GREEN and ORANGE for 30 seconds.
After, 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 LED Indicator section for more information.
Download the SOHO Premium ZB645SL-CM Manual at www.zBoost.com/Support
Window Entry
Cable
External Antenna
Power Supply
External Antenna
Base Unit
Indoor Antenna
Power Supply
Coax Cable
Window Entry
Cable
15 ft of
vertical
separation
15 ft of
vertical
separation
zBoost
®
SOHO
Premium ZB645SL-CM
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.
So
lu
tio
n #1
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.
So
lu
tio
n #2
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.
So
lu
tio
n #3
Flashing
RED
Excessive
electronic
noise in the
system – the
BASE UNIT will
not operate.
^ Refer to Solution #2
Coax Cable
RG-6, 35 ft
zBoost Base Unit
Indoor Antenna
and TNC-F Adapter
Coax Cable (2)
RG-6, 15 ft
