zBoost
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METRO Workspace ZB540iP Manual
zBoost
®
METRO Workspace ZB540iP Manual
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Setting Up Your zBoost Signal Booster
The METRO Workspace boosts signal up to 1500 square feet, making it perfect for apartments,
condos and lofts. No outside antenna placement is required.
Boost voice and data transmission and improve call clarity in 4 easy steps:
FIRST: 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.
Please note:
Energy-ef
fi
cient 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.
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 suctions cups must be vertical on the window (as pictured, 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.
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SECOND: Place the zBoost Base Unit where you want to create a Cell Zone™
Connect the Indoor Antenna and coax 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. This Base Unit uses an omni-directional antenna that delivers
signal in a circular pattern around
the antenna. The zBoost METRO
Workspace does not require vertical
separation; however,
the Signal
Antenna and Indoor Antenna
should have at least 15 feet of
horizontal separation.
Increasing
separation of the 2 antennas will
optimize zBoost performance.
For best results, keep the Base
Unit off the
fl
oor 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 METRO
Workspace performs best when
there are no obstructions between
the zBoost Base Unit and your
mobile device.
THIRD: 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. Coaxial
connections can loosen when the cable is moved. Be sure the connections stay hand-tight.
Should you need additional cable length, 15 foot
extensions (Part #:
YX030-15w
) are available at
www.zBoost.com.
The total cable length should not exceed 65 feet. A longer
cable is helpful only if it allows you to place the Signal
Antenna in a location where you measure stronger signal.
FOURTH: 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 30 seconds, a series
of GREEN
fl
ashes 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
fi
nd the
increased signal coverage is acceptable, however, no
additional adjustments are needed. See “zBoost Base
Unit Light Indicators” on page 7) for more information.
NOTE: The Base Unit can be plugged into a standard 2
or 3 prong 110 VAC receptacle using the Included power
supply. The power supply consumes less than 10W (less
than 0.2A AC).
zBoost Base Unit
Power Supply
Indoor Antenna
Coaxial Cable
Base Unit Bracket
zBoost Base Unit
Power Supply
Suction Cup
Attachments
Indoor
Antenna
Coaxial Cable
Signal Antenna
15 ft.
separation
