zBoost
®
SOHO Premium ZB645SL Manual
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NOTE:
The zBoost
SOHO Premium
ZB645SL 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.
SECOND: Position Base 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 Indoor Antenna should be mounted on a wall facing the direction where increased coverage is
desired. Note that signal is broadcast in a beamwidth of 70° horizontally and 60° vertically from the
front of the Indoor Antenna. 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.
zBoost performs best when there are no obstructions between the Indoor Antenna and your mobile
device.
Note
: The FCC requires that the panel antenna has a minimum horizontal separation of 6 feet
(2 meters) from other CMRS (commercial mobile radio service) devices.
Wall Mounting the Base Unit
The Base Unit can also be easily mounted on a wall. 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.
Perform the following steps to mount the Base Unit on a wall:
1. Remove the mounting bracket from the Base Unit by slightly spreading the tabs on the
mounting bracket.
2. Fasten the mounting bracket to the wall using the self-tapping wall/ceiling anchors.
3. Snap the Base Unit into the mounting bracket.
THIRD: Run the Coaxial Cable
NOTE: Refrain from securing cable or drilling holes until the system has been tested.
The zBoost SOHO Premium ZB645SL includes 2 coax cables (35 ft. and 15 ft.) and a window-
entry cable for connecting the External Antenna to the Base Unit. If you do not plan to run the cable
through a window, the window entry cable is not needed.
To run the coax cable through a window:
Connect the two provided RG-6 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 (See
Option 1 on page 9).
Note
Avoid placing the External Antenna near metal such as
wiring, A/C ducts, metal siding, truss plates, etc.
When connecting the cable to the antenna, run the cable
straight down from the antenna. Avoid draping the coax
near the antenna.
