SETUP OVERVIEW
zBoost
®
TRIO
CONNECT ZB570
DMAN-0081 Rev A
SETTING UP YOUR zBOOST
®
SIGNAL BOOSTER
The TRIO CONNECT boosts signal for your indoor workspace. No outside
antenna placement is required. Boost 3G and 4G and improve call clarity in 4 easy
steps:
STEP 1: Place the Signal Antenna on the interior of a window located in the
area of best signal.
Determine the location that provides the strongest signal
using the signal strength indicator on your cell phone. Find the location on the
window that provides the most bars of signal strength. Before proceeding, make
sure that the intended surface is clean and clear of any dust. Then choose the
suction cup attachments appropriate for your setting (short or long), fasten to the
Signal Antenna, and secure to your window. In order to capture the strongest
signal, you may do one or all of the following:
1. Move the antenna around the window – higher is usually better.
2. Use the long suction cup attachments provided, in order to create a greater
angle in which to capture the signal. The antenna must be vertical on the
window (as pictured in the illustration to the right, with cable at the bottom – not
on the side). Avoid draping the coax near the antenna.
3. Keep the Signal Antenna 2 feet from any metal.
Please note: Energy-efficient windows will likely block signal from reaching the
Signal Antenna. In this case, it is necessary to move the Signal Antenna away
from this window to another location. You may also upgrade to an outdoor rated
antenna (part # cant-0042) if mounting an antenna outside is possible.
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, it is recommended that you position the Base
Unit near the middle of a room or mount it on an interior wall by first removing the
silver bracket, screwing the bracket to a wall (screws not included), then snapping
the Base Unit back in place keeping the Indoor Antenna vertical. This Base Unit
uses an omni-directional antenna that delivers signal in a circular pattern around
the antenna.
The zBoost TRIO CONNECT does not require vertical antenna separation;
however, the Signal Antenna and Indoor Antenna should have at least 15 feet of
horizontal separation. Decreasing this distance will decrease the performance and
generally, increasing the distance (up to 40 feet), will produce greater coverage.
For best results, 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. 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 Signal
Antenna.
Use the provided RG-6 coaxial
cable to connect the Signal Antenna and
the Base Unit. Connections can loosen
when the cable is moved so be sure the
connections stay hand-tight.
STEP 4: Connect the zBoost Base Unit
to the provided power supply and plug
into a power outlet.
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. If you find the
increased signal coverage is acceptable,
however, no additional adjustments are needed.
See LED Indicator section for more information.
When your zBoost system is in place and fully
connected, walk throughout the room and verify
that you are able to reliably place calls.
Remember, coverage varies based on outdoor
signal level, building construction, and antenna
placement. Coverage in adjoining rooms will be
reduced by walls and ceiling/floors.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
zBoost Base Unit
Indoor Antenna
Coax Cable RG-6, 50 ft.
SETUP OVERVIEW
Setup Overview
Power Supply
Long Suction Cup
Attachments
Short Suction Cup
Attachments
Signal
Antenna
zBoost Base Unit
Power Supply
Suction Cup
Attachments
Indoor
Antenna
Coaxial Cable
Signal Antenna
15 ft.
separation
BASE UNIT LED INDICATORS
Download the ZB570 Manual at www.zBoost.com
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 SIGNAL ANTENNA to pick up the
strongest signal from your wireless carrier.
3. Move the SIGNAL ANTENNA as far away from the
INDOOR ANTENNA as possible, with at least 15 ft. of
horizontal separation.
4. Plug the BASE UNIT power supply back in.
5. Wait 30 secs. for the BASE UNIT to power cycle on.
So
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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
SIGNAL
ANTENNA
and INDOOR
ANTENNA
are too close
together.
1. Unplug the BASE UNIT power supply.
2. Move the SIGNAL ANTENNA as far away from the
INDOOR ANTENNA as possible, with at least 15 ft. of
horizontal separation.
3. Plug the BASE UNIT power supply back in.
4. Wait 30 secs. for the BASE UNIT to power cycle on.
So
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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 SIGNAL 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
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tio
n #3
Flashing
RED
Excessive
electronic
noise in the
system – the
BASE UNIT will
not operate.
^ Refer to Solution #2
Should you desire to improve coverage, you may:
• Move the Base Unit and/or adjust the angle of the Indoor Antenna.
• Move the Signal Antenna around the window – higher is usually better.
• Move the Base Unit farther from the Signal Antenna or around a wall.
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